The British attitude to the American mid-term elections is squeamish, the disdain for the housewife superstars on the Republican side curiously snooty... more
Tessa Jowell’s political career may have survived the Blair-Brown rivalry and a Berlusconi bribery scandal, but has her marriage, asks Anne McElvoy... more
At a time of savage cuts, £600 million on Olympic consultants alone may make Croesus seem stingy. But dropping the Olympiad has left £40 million in the bank. It needs to be spent on the capital, and wisely ... more
The appearance of Tony Blair before the Chilcot inquiry is a reminder, after a long absence from British politics, of just what an articulate and convincing politician he is... more
Ballet lovers at the Royal Opera House witnessed a real-life romance in The Nutcracker when the lead male character proposed to his female counterpart on stage... more
Renowned photo-journalist Nick Danziger speaks of his outrage after the student behind his exhibition missed the opening night because of immigration red tape... more
TV presenter Jill Dando was murdered as a protest against Nato operations in Serbia, an anonymous caller told the BBC in the days after her death... more
Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever — and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industry. ... more
Wayne McGregor plays mind games with his dance creations at Sadler's Wells and now he is at the heart of plans to pull the cool crowd into Covent Garden.
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Tony Blair hailed Britain's "golden age" of the arts today as he revealed London now rivals New York and Paris in numbers of visitors to galleries, museums and theatre.... more
More than 600 children, aged between nine and 14, descended on the Dance Attic in Fulham to battle for a place with a prestigious dance charity.... more
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