Lee Jasper writes on the strange case of Ali Dizaei. OBV Our old bendy buses are now causing mayhem in Malta, bless ’em. Guardian Women – fancy some cycling accessories? You could try out Cyclodelic Spotted this from our European cousins, coming out against cycle helmets. ECF Mapping 17th and […]
Pictures on Walls presents the first London show by Berlin based super stencilist EVOL. Featuring a site specific futuristic cityscape made from dirty storage units and an array of craftily cannibalized cardboard boxes. Also features TILT, Jimmy Cauty, Bill Barminski and other art amusements. Lasts until December 23rd. Monday to […]
Artist Anthony Gormley, most famous for the Angel of the North, was down at the British Library earlier today unveiling a new work – titled ‘Witness’. I’m a big fan of Gormley ever since seeing one of his great seas of clay men (Field) back in the nineties. He’s always […]
A new report from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry argues that capping migration exacerbates our skills shortage. Migrant Rights Ken Livingstone has been highlighting the crisis in housing. IPPR (pdf) It’s time to dig out those winter warming recipes. Liberty London Girl Scotland Yard apologise to a 16 year old […]
One cyclist equipped with cameras caught one dangerous driver in the act, who then got fined and points on his licence.
Londonist notices that the cable cars has made its mark on the map at least. New signs go up at the Bow junction via Diamond Geezer. (Worth reading the comments) Eurekalert looks at taxi drivers’ brains so you don’t have to. If you want ethical Christmas gifts The Guardian has […]
Two spokespeople from Occupy LSX on the deterioration relationship with the Cathedral. h/t Scrapper Duncan
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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