Trees on high-rises, vertical farms, edible bus stops, insect hotels... The director of the Garden Museum tells Katie Law why he is set on bringing nature back into our city... more
Family of teenager Agnes Sina-Inakoju, shot dead by two gang members as she chatted to friends, said they are still struggling to cope with her death... more
Girl who dreamed of making it to Oxford University from a London council estate was shot dead as she chatted to friends - the innocent victim of a gang feud
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Fay Mashchler has awarded Brawn five stars. Her meal was thoughtfully sourced and in parts bewitching, was perfectly executed and served at exactly the right pace... more
Britain's Olympic swimming team must find a new training venue for the 2012 build-up after the US beat them to the right to use London Fields lido, the capital’s only 50-metre heated outdoor pool... more
Rafe was named after the title character in The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, played by his father Timothy in an RSC production in the 1980s... more
Forget greasy fries and chins smeared in kebab juice - these days, late-night food in the capital is all about lobster and Bakewell tart. Christian Koch meets the gourmet entrepreneurs revolutionising London’s small-hours dining... more
A bit of a novelty when it first opened, the extensive range of continental beers at The Pub on the Park no longer seems to pull the fashion-conscious.... more
From smart rooftop restaurants and pretty park cafès to pub gardens and riverside spots, our leading food writers select their choice of the places to eat and drink alfresco.... 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