As you know Big Smoke launched just a couple of weeks ago and despite having to iron out the fact that different browsers are displaying the headers differently – oh my! – we’re pretty happy with how it’s going. For us content is always going to be the priority – […]
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The LSE Migration Studies Unit is looking to employ research assistants for a short-term project on Spanish immigration law. Would suit Spanish-speaking law student. Must be capable of locating and interpreting Spanish legislation for a comparative analysis of government policy. Knowledge of migration would be an advantage. Usual LSE hourly pay rates […]
Stephen Fry indulges his passion in London. The Everywhereist ventures into The Clink Prison Museum so you don’t have to. Brockley Central reports on library lending in Lewisham. Nadine lets us know about tours of Parliament. Unsure how to spend Christmas day? Why not go for a walk says Peter. […]
Barnet primary schools are taking the ramp up the fear approach to policing. Broken Barnet. Lewisham community center closing after 34 years. East London Lines. In Hackney they send court orders by text. BBC. Revised TfL fares for 2012 announced. Londonist. The first female tube driver has died. Evening Standard. […]
Urban Times has this very interesting interview with Labour’s Mayoral candidate; Ken Livingstone: London, Newts and Atheism from Urban Times on Vimeo.
A few things we’ve spotted around the web; Pete tells us about the muscles we use when cycling: Balanced Training Battersea Power Station redevelopment in doubt: Londonist The Green Party have launched their ‘plan for animals’: Caroline Allen Lewisham have chosen a new contractor for recycling: recycle for Lewisham Richard […]
Lovely. Hat tip to London Pedal Pushers.
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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