What have we spotted around London today? Lambeth Save Our Services explain why you should lobby the council in February. Crouch End sells world’s most expensive coffee, apparently. Hornsey Journal. Kate Belgrave reports that Barnet council workers will be on strike again. There’s one of ‘those’ headlines in the Lewisham […]
Counterfire takes a look at David Lammy and violence against children. Also HarpyMarx. Livingstone thinks cocaine and loose women is the heart of London’s success. Snipe. Inside Croydon looks at what will happen if the local incinerator is cancelled. Unison’s Jon Rogers calls for one Barnet in the fight against […]
No wonder the people of Greenwixh look confused. On one side of the road is the 20 mph (correct) speed limit – and on the other the (old) 30 mph limit. Come on!
Passing the old Alexandra Bridge yesterday in glorious wintry sunshine, I had to stop and take a picture. Especially when my companion informed me that the ICA had once contemplated relocating here in the mid-1990s. Apparently Will Alsop wanted to build on top of the disused red pillars. Does anyone […]
Godfrey’s butchers in Islington consistently put out warning to drivers of the super sized puddle (flood) outside their shop so pedestrians don’t get splashed. If the council wont do anything about it a little community action can always help. Good on them! Click pictures to enlarge.
The BBC reports on residents opposing building temporary Olympic basketball courts on green belt land. Camden Council spends thousands on scaffolding round the wrong building. Fitzrovia News. Dalston people has a quick report on Chinese New Year. The 200th hybrid bus is on the streets. TfL. Se1 Community says that […]
A daring little bit of urban veg up on the roof near Old Street. If you see a little something in London, feel free to send us a pic at editorial@bigsmoke.org.uk
Barkingside 21 says that consultations aren’t a done deal. Brian Coleman is livid with Lambeth Council. SE1 community. Lutfur Rahman is very keen on Mayors, as well he might be as a Mayor himself. Also in Tower Hamlets Trial by Jeory notes that a leading Respect activist has been convicted […]
You can’t beat a little bit of wry, askanceness when wandering home through Camden town.
Sunny Hundal at Liberal Conspiracy says Ken has to step out of his comfort zone. The Londoneer has the insider’s view of street performance at Covent Garden. In August there’s to be a two day cycling festival. Excellent! Londonist. Broken Barnet has the low down on Barnet’s full council meeting. We’re […]
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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