Like so many viewers the world over, Steven Hirsch of California found his eye drawn to the chief bridesmaid as he watched the royal wedding. He was moved to write to her afterwards... more
A photograph taken from Parliament Hill — one of six protected panoramas — shows how Europe’s tallest building dramatically compromises views of London’s greatest landmark, St Paul’s Cathedral... more
If you’re mad enough, you could attend a music festival every weekend from late May to September. From Florence in a field to Snoop Dogg in the park, David Smyth outlines a hectic schedule.... more
In the second part of our Quality of Life series, Lindsay Nicholson — who lost her husband and daughter to leukaemia then beat cancer herself — reveals what she has learned from adversity, while therapist Derek Draper combats the pressures of work... more
The departure of Tim Parker from City Hall can be seen as a salutary lesson for any business heavyweight fancying their chances at the top of local government... more
The departure of first deputy mayor Tim Parker is being seen as a blunder by Boris. But it was the millionaire businessman's own thirst for power that led to his downfall... more
Zaheer Ahmad, the president of the National Association of Muslim Police, has urged the Home Secretary to launch a "critical review" of racism in the police... more
Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson, opera singer Katherine Jenkins and jazz star Diana Krall will all be in the line-up at Kenwood House this summer... more
The National Gallery's claims for its new exhibition of portraits from Holland's Golden Age are ludicrously inflated - yet still, there are sublime works to be seen... more
When an Austrian archduke, appointed by a Spanish king, employed a Flemish painter to copy his collection, the first ever illustrated art catalogue was born.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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