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Jam or cream first? The great scone debate ...

06.11.09

It is the great question facing anyone with a serious interest in tea time: what goes on scones first - the cream or the jam? ... more

Mum's night out as Lily Allen & Russell Brand keep it in the family

05.11.09

Mother's Day came early in celebsville last night, with both Lily Allen and Russell Brand treating their mums to a night out. ... more

Car launch bash is just the ticket for Jo Wood

05.11.09

Jo Wood was helping to launch a new car yesterday so getting a parking ticket was more than a bit ironic. ... more

Apple will add to Covent Garden core factor

04.11.09

Covent Garden market is booming, with footfall and tenant levels higher than a year ago and the picture expected to brighten even further when Apple moves in next year, owner Liberty International said ... more

Simon Mann's road to freedom

04.11.09

As British 'dog of war' comes home, Stephen Robinson looks at the politics behind his release and what the future might hold for him... more

It's no Geordie pub, Princess Eugenie

03.11.09

Newcastle University student Princess Eugenie and pals were snapped leaving Bungalow 8 in St Martin's Lane.... more

150m tower block to rise in Battersea

02.11.09

Three tower blocks - two taller than Battersea power station's chimneys - could help fund a transformation of New Covent Garden Market... more

When Arne found time to declare rule, Italia

02.11.09

Known primarily as the composer of the alternative national anthem, Rule, Britannia, Thomas Arne also deserves to be remembered for his opera Artaxerxes.... more

Helen Hamlyn is the lady of the first night

08.10.09

Helen Hamlyn talks about reviving her late husband�s scheme to make the Royal Opera House affordable for first-timers.... more

Capital's food markets defy recession and pull in crowds

03.09.09

London's gourmet food markets are defying the recession and expanding in response to demand... more

Keeping the city alive: Landlords turn over 'slack space' to creative projects

24.08.09

Property owners are loaning or cheaply leasing empty retail space or buildings on stalled development sites - known as "slack space" - to galleries and creative enterprises... more

Mammoth project that may turn into a white elephant

03.07.09

Mark Morris and Maurice Golker have a very big decision to make in the coming weeks. This virtually unknown pair of property investors control a major site in the City. They are on the verge of submitting plans for a huge office block on the 2.8 acres of land in EC3. But is building a huge office block a terribly bright idea right now?... more

Best dance classes for men in London

24.03.09

Ballet lessons are all the rage in and out of school � and not just among girls. Here are some of the best places for men to kick up their heels.... more

Royal Opera House takes a break at the seaside

23.03.09

The Royal Opera House is to make its debut on the festival circuit with performances at this year's Latitude... more

Kimberly Stewart pays Guy Ritchie a social call

18.12.08

Kimberly Stewart went to Guy Ritchie's Mayfair pub The Punch Bowl with a rather well-groomed male pal.... more

Cross Keys keeps it traditional

24.06.08

The Cross Keys is a quaint pub that has remained pretty much unchanged over the years. The only problem is its popularity.... more

Liberty's mall values take a mauling

07.05.08

Covent Garden piazza owner today said the value of its shopping centres had declined sharply ... more

�345m mauling for Liberty's portfolio

07.05.08

Covent Garden piazza owner today slashed value of its property portfolio by �345 million... more

Good life comes to Covent Garden

23.04.08

The countryside has been brought to the city thanks to the Spring Renaissance Festival with a working allotment in the heart of Covent Garden.... more

Covent Garden buskers hit back at cuts

01.04.08

Buskers in Covent Garden have hit back at plans to cut their hours because the noise "upsets" shop workers... more

Acid house at the opera house?

01.04.08

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. ... more

Soprano's protest song for buskers in Covent Garden

28.03.08

Soprano Lesley Garrett joined scores of Covent Garden buskers to protest at cuts in their playing time... more

How Covent Garden 'is forcing out the piazza musicians'

13.03.08

Classical musicians who perform free in Covent Garden piazza are warning that they are under threat... more

Crunch takes �316m off Liberty portfolio's value

13.02.08

Shopping centres group Liberty slashes �316.5 million off the value of its properties, which include Lakeside in Thurrock and the Covent Garden market... more

Just super Christmas markets!

05.12.07

Avoid the high street crush ... drink, eat and shop at traditional stalls full of festive spirit.... more

Festival of Pumpkin

23.10.07

As Halloween nears, Covent Garden Piazza is playing host to an Autumn Pumpkin Festival featuring a variety of family-themed events.... more

An Iberian treat

19.09.07

An odd title doesn't detract from the tasty and very Spanish rustic fare on offer at Oops in Covent Garden.... more

A grown-up restaurant

25.07.07

With its air of luxury, dark wood panelling and formally dressed staff, Clos Maggiore looks like it's been there for ever, not just since 2001.... more