University: three years of drunken debauchery punctuated by lengthy conversations about children's TV shows. At least that's the picture those who lived in the era of grants rather than fees seem to paint... more
There cannot be any doubt now that a public inquiry into phone-hacking by the News of the World is essential. Unless Wapping's Augean stables are cleaned, and seen to be cleaned, the credibility of the entire British press will be stained forever... more
Flanked by Jim Palmer on percussion and Mamadou Sarr on djembe, Baaba Maal let his remarkable voice unfurl slowly before sending it heavenwards with gale-force passion... more
BBC director general Mark Thompson has alarmed staff by warning that fresh cuts to budgets will increase to 20%, rather than the 16% first signalled... more
The boss of one quango tells City Spy of how he had to face furious attacks from his upset employees when his organisation’s name was leaked among 200 such bodies to be cut... more
Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow said it was 'another stake through my heart' when he fell victim to bike thieves for the second time
in nine months... more
The Union Chapel will be a powder keg of youthful engagement and revolutionary fervour on Monday when the cultural campaign Instigate Debate lights a general election fuse amongst the pews... more
Whenever I see a rich footballer such as Ashley Cole get fined for speeding at 104mph in a 50mph zone I cannot suppress my schadenfreude. Just deserts, you cocky rich bastard... more
Video: It was evident from those who packed Southwark Cathedral for a celebration of the life of Sir John Mortimer that the playwright, barrister and creator of Rumpole of the Bailey, was very much loved by all... more
Head down to a Pecha Kucha night where anyone can give a talk so long as it's quick. But, says Harry Mount, the ultimate faux pas is to be boring... more
Tomorrow a judge will be asked to decide whether the police are right to demand that a journalist hand over her notes, phones and computers in order to discover how she obtains her stories ... more
A recent event organised by Mr Mulder raised more than £130,000 for charities fronted by names such as Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow and writer Nick Hornby... more
London still exports hit formats all over the world and is a hothouse for the use of new technologies in tandem with traditional creative talents.
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Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow was embroiled in a massive row after praising an American website for revealing Prince Harry's deployment in Afghanistan... more
To celebrate the ICA's 60th birthday, 59 celebs, including Beth Ditto and Peter Blake, have each taken a snap representing 'Tomorrow' on a camera phone.... more
This weekend's comedy highlights include Jo Brand, Stewart Lee and Mark Thomas raising money in aid of democracy for Burma, and DJ Danny nailing the ludicrous jargon of dance music.... more
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