In the wake of the riots, the spotlight has been on London's street culture - yet it contributes hugely to the city's status as a creative powerhouse. Here, six Londoners tell Karen Dacre and Nick Curtis what it means to them... more
Charlie Gilmour is serving his sentence for violent disorder in Wandsworth and post-riots he will be joined by many of the looters. One ex-con from the jail tells Nick Curtis what it's like inside... more
Feature: While the scandal continues to expose murky relations between a media empire, politicians and police, Nick Curtis details the unexpected fallout, from custard pies to leather trousers... more
Come rain or shine, sometimes you just have to get away from it all without leaving town. Whatever your needs, our writers have checked out a city spa to suit you... more
Rebecca Hall highlighted the global standing of the London stage today as she prepared to take her place at the 56th Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
Between now and William and Kate’s wedding in April they’ll rarely be off your screens. Here Nick Curtis and David Sexton assess the style and credentials of the top royal watchers... more
Nick Curtis talks to the newcomers with their eyes on a prize at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Sunday and Fiona Mountford profiles the young writers... more
That's how much we entrusted to each of our shopping-averse men about town, Richard Godwin and Nick Curtis, when we challenged them to brave the sales and put together a stylish summer wardrobe... more
As it aims to open in June after a 15-month delay, Nick Curtis and Jonathan Prynn get an exclusive look at what’s emerging beneath the dustsheets of London’s most famous hotel after a refit costing at least £100 million... more
Video: Terry Wogan's loyal fans looked to have been won over as the former bad boy of broadcasting, Chris Evans, took over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show this morning... more
Throughout 2009 we have tested every pampering treatment and fitness class in town for the Feelgood Factor slot. These are our favourites — they make great last-minute gifts too...... more
We all have to feel rather sorry for Oxford chemistry graduate Sam Kay. First, he missed out on funding for the postgraduate work he wanted to do. Then, as a direct result of this initial misfortune, his winning team has been disqualified from University Challenge. ... more
Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months.
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After the past 12 months of highs and lows in the capital, Nick Curtis sorts out the London personalities with plenty to smile about from those who have gone into freefall... more
Society bible Tatler claims the pinstripe has had its day, a victim of the City’s demise and Aldi’s £25 version. Here two writers join the sartorial debate... more
From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... 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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