On a relaxed Sunday morning what could be better than a few lovely links from around London? If you want to see pictures from the underground in the seventies – London Re-connections is for you. Kate Belgrave is at loggerheads with Barnet Council. We know which side we’re on this one. Alternatively […]
Let’s start the weekend off with a few less than cheery items shall we? The Guardian reports on rape culture in South London gangs. Loving Dalston reports that the CLR James library is to be colonised by Starbucks. Christina Paterson in the Independent asks what are the cycle memorials trying […]
A few of the online tit bits we’ve coming across in the last 24 hours; The Evening Standard reports that one MP is getting flack over the cancelling of the Lambeth Country Show. There is an open letter to the Olympics Committee from Steve Dowding. Scrapper Duncan writes on the […]
A few of the stories we’ve spotted in the last day or so; Trial by Jeory has the low down on Tower Hamlets Council’s high pay scandal. The excellent Broken Barnet has a tale of two Barnets. Londonist looks at the election claims over affordable housing. The Evening Standard on […]
On my recent trip to New Maldon I noticed this lovely piece of road design. Thank heavens cyclists are made of rubber and can stretch or shrink to any size they please. Somehow it all reminded me of this classic bit of cycle-pathery from Holland. Thank goodness they all drive […]
Spotted outside Vauxhall City Farm. There is something very wrong about this that I can’t quite put my finger on. And if I could put my finger on it I would definitely wash my hands afterwards.
What have we found today for you? Hackney Citizen reports on moves to go 20 mph in Hackney. There were 11 arrests, according to the BBC, as protesters attempted to prevent a deportation. Barnet Homes have been nominated for an award. Barnet Eye is surprised. The South London Press report that […]
Thanks to Liam for this pic taken today. Trafalgar Square’s fountain frozen over. That’s a lovely sight you don’t see everyday. Send us your snaps at editorial@bigsmoke.org.uk
This weekend’s round-up of bits and pieces we’ve spotted online. The Mayor’s budget has been passed BBC (more to come) Mayor Watch thinks the smaller parties have set their sights on Mr Paddick. Fancy driving in the Olympics VIP lane? Why not be rich says Ian Bone. Feeling chilly? Brixton […]
Old Street has some really top notch Graffiti / Street Art. This is one of my favourites because it has the kind of gentleness that youu rarely see slapped up on walls.
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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