Politicians and councils have come under pressure to hand back thousands of VIP tickets after it emerged as many as 13,000 seats would not be made available to the masses... more
London's Olympic marathon plans have been thrown into doubt after the organiser quit following a row with 2012 bosses, the Standard has learned... more
The wonderful thing about the questions that Mrs Gillian Duffy of Rochdale put to the Prime Minister yesterday — with disastrous results for him — is that they represent so many of the concerns of ordinary voters... more
Londoners pay more than three times the European average to watch a film, research showed today. An adult ticket for the Odeon in Leicester Square costs up to £17.50.... more
Our reviewers select London's best plays, from Nina Rain's comedy Rabbit, to a clever cabaret from New York, and Brixton Stories - a thoughtful snapshot of south-west London life.... more
The Steam Industry's pacy, bold and determinedly accessible revival of Brecht's epic masterpiece, Caucasian Chalk Circle, is playing for any passer-by outside City Hall. The politicians should be thankful.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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