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London can rise above this chaos in Parliament

11.05.10
The capital’s politics are more democratic than the horse trading in Westminster. We need the powers to match... more

Wealth of history at St Stephens Tavern

23.09.08
The 125-year-old St Stephens Tavern has been frequented by many notables; including prime ministers like Baldwin, Churchill and Macmillan. ... more

Politcs at the Red Lion

08.09.08
So often is the Red Lion frequented by MPs and political figures that its televisions show the BBC Parliament channel.... more

Great Days out: A-I

22.07.08
From a trip on Star Over London to a butterfly house visit here is your A-Z guide of great things to do in London.... more

Best attractions on the banks of the Thames

09.07.08
Some of the best attractions in London lie on the banks of the River Thames - and to make visiting them even more special, get there by boat.... more

A poignant tribute

02.06.08
The Philharmonia and Richard Hickox's Pioneering Pilgrim series marked the 50th anniversary of the death of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.... more

Following Fawlty

05.11.07
The Two Chairmen pub restaurant follows the Basil Fawlty Guide to Entertaining, says Mark Bolland.... more

A wooly performance

16.10.07
Instead of modernist notes, a Renaissance choral masterpiece was chosen to launch the Southbank Centre's Nono festival.... more

30,000 cyclists take over capital

24.09.07
Thousands of cyclists took to the streets in the capital's biggest mass bike-ride.... more

Unholy row as play to be hit by smoking ban

26.06.07
The Last Confession, which stars David Suchet, looks set to be the first play in London to be affected by the smoking ban... more

West End stars at biggest free festival

22.06.07
Thousands of people are expected to turn out for London's biggest free theatre festival, West End Live, over the weekend... more

Rooftop figures to give London nude horizons

20.04.07
More than 30 life-size sculptures of a naked male body are to be exhibited across the London skyscape.... more

Traffic ban to help put spotlight on Theatreland Traffic ban to help put spotlight on Theatreland

13.04.07
Theatreland could be boosted by pedestrianisation plans for Soho and Covent Garden. ... more

Theatreland traffic ban on cards

13.04.07
Times Square could come to Covent Garden in a bid to revitalise Theatreland - other plans involve banning traffic from the area at key times. ... more

West End casts in free festival

13.04.07
The casts of hit West End shows including Chicago and Dirty Dancing will perform in Leicester Square as part of a free summer theatre festival. ... more

As London heats up, head to the parks

13.04.07
With temperatures in London expected to reach 25C this weekend, the capital's parks and other green spaces are the place to be.... more

Family misfortunes

05.04.07
Rory Bremner seems to have relished his move from politics, translating to the stage with breezy farce and a generous dollop of cynical social satire in this Brecht double bill.... more

London to celebrate New Year in style

29.12.06
Half a million people are expected to line the streets of central London to watch the New Year's Day Parade.... more

Free food as noise row delays Scott's licence

12.12.06
Diners at one of London's smartest restaurants were surprised when they were told they would not have to pay for their dinner or wine.... more

Mice shut St James's Park restaurant

08.11.06
One of London's most feted restaurants has been closed down by health inspectors after being invaded by mice. ... more

500,000 ready to party

15.09.06
Half a million people are expected to take part in the 10th Thames Festival this weekend, which will feature boat races, a huge fireworks display, and even a nudist beach.... more

Dining dens where the plot thickens

13.09.06
Forget the Commons - London's finest restaurants are where all of the real political scheming takes place, as former Labour minister Gerald Kaufman reveals.... more

Free Scissor Sisters gig

11.08.06
The Scissor Sisters are set to perform a free open-air concert in Trafalgar Square. The glam-rock band have been given permission by Ken Livingstone to take over the square next month.... more

Lowerdown

08.08.06
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Roland Lacey

08.08.06
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Lincoln

08.08.06
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Lights

08.08.06
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Glut in the City

02.08.06
Restaurant review: City Café's Sunday buffet is worth a go if you are hungover, starving, or just plain greedy, says Nick Curtis. But with so many restaurants offering reasonable set meals, £19.50 seems quite steep.... more


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