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50 lorries a day in West End to take Crossrail earth away

09.11.09

Swathe of London faces months of disruption when 50 lorries a day start carrying earth dug from the Crossrail tunnel out of the capital... more

My London: Henry Holland

04.09.09

Fashion designer Henry Holland finds Andrew Edmunds on Lexington Street the most romantic place in London ... more

Frankie Dettori's golden touch can put Yeats in his place

17.06.09

Horse racing: Forget racing's latest initiative to promote the sport, there is no better advertisement for the Flat than its equine stars - and few come much bigger than Yeats... more

Kate Moss has got plenty of time to Kill

12.05.09

Kate Moss isn't going to stop partying just because boyfriend Jamie Hince is away on tour with The Kills. ... more

Versailles? Washington? Gordon Brown offers visiting world leaders ... Canning Town

24.03.09

As global premiers prepare to assemble for the G20 summit at a bleak east London wasteland, we pick some highlights around the ExCel conference centre... more

Why would you leave Royal Oak?

16.09.08

A wonderful Victorian pub in Borough, the Royal Oak has a great food and drinks menu, friendly service and a vibrant atmosphere.... more

Rick Stein has Tom Aikens for dinner

03.09.08

Some of Britain's most famous chefs were among the cooks and diners at a London banquet... more

How to get there

20.08.08

A large area of west London will be closed to traffic on Sunday and Monday to allow for the huge number of pedestrians enjoying the carnival... more

The day I challenged the men digging up our road

18.04.08

Congestion is a big issue in the race to be mayor. But it's not just about bendy buses. For one Londoner, the new rules on utility company works still are not tough enough ... more

How to get to the Notting Hill Carnival

14.08.07

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The gastro-preneurs saving London's pubs

14.03.07

A group of thrusting gastro-preneurs are committed to reinventing our pub experience and saving one of London's greatest assets.... more

Essential Notting Hill Carnival guide

18.08.06

Here's your complete guide to all the essential info to make sure you're not left high and dry over the bank holiday weekend.... more

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