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Rafe Spall - My London

06.11.09

Rafe was named after the title character in The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, played by his father Timothy in an RSC production in the 1980s... more

Films made in London

02.10.09

Filming in the capital has never been easier, and the influx is paying dividends.... more

England wear it well as Aussies drown their sorrows

24.08.09

Ashes heroes emerge blinking in the sunshine after a 'quiet' night of celebrations... more

Head over wheels stunt rider somersaults across open Tower Bridge

13.07.09

In a stunt to make Evel Knievel proud, an Australian jumped across an open Tower Bridge on a motorbike early today... more

Tower Bridge closed to public as investigation into lift disaster begins

11.05.09

Tower Bridge is to remain closed indefinitely while investigators try to establish why a lift full of people suddenly plunged to the ground... more

�150 million 'whirlpool' hotel in City gets the go-ahead

08.05.09

A landmark City building will take on the appearance of a giant whirlpool under plans to create a �150million hotel... more

�80m �living bridge� planned for Thames

05.05.09

Plans for a new bridge across the Thames lined with shops and homes - similar to the Ponte Vecchio in Florence - are being drawn up by Boris Johnson... more

Best Places for Valentine's Day in London

10.02.09

From inspirational views to candlelit concerts, here are some of the best places to celebrate Valentine's Day in London.... more

First view of river towers with a cultural dimension

11.12.08

This is the first image of new proposals by developer Berkeley Homes and Southwark council for the site between Tower Bridge and City Hall.... more

A Night Out in London: St Katharine Docks & Zizzi

18.11.08

St Katharine Docks offer a picturesque setting for a night out in London and a window seat at Zizzi is the ideal place for dinner with a view.... more

Eat, drink and make merry by the Thames

08.08.08

A spectacular Thames Festival will round off summer next month... more

Transplant survivor starts 200-mile ride for Great Ormond St

11.07.08

A teenage boy who had a double lung transplant last year is cycling to Paris to raise money for the hospital that saved his life... more

Wind turbines give new look to Thames Gateway

09.07.08

A column of wind turbines is to be erected alongside the Thames near Tower Bridge... more

Best restaurants by the Thames

11.06.08

Who needs the Riviera when London has its own fabulous waterfront restaurants? Take a look at our guide to the top tables with sea views.... more

Art ahoy! Thames show to feature capsized yacht

10.06.08

A capsizing yacht that refuses to sink is one the attractions at London's first annual art exhibition on the Thames... more

Man, 63, dies in bus collision

10.06.08

A man has been killed in a collision with a double decker bus off Edgware Road... more

My lost angel - mother's tribute to bus crash victim

21.05.08

The mother of a woman killed when a bus hit a roadside tree has paid tribute to her "lost angel"... more

Woman killed by tree in bus crash horror

20.05.08

A woman was killed when she was hit by a tree which is believed to have been torn up by a passing bus near Tower Bridge... more

Pay a visit to Horniman

22.04.08

Horniman drinkers are treated to a picturesque setting among London's most popular tourist attractions. Be careful it's not over-crowded though.... more

Leading landmarks are dwarfed by Big Ben's popularity

09.04.08

Big Ben has been crowned Britain's greatest landmark... more

Doing the Marathon

02.04.08

With 30,000 runners raring to go the 2008 Flora London Marathon is fast approaching. But you don't have to be in the race to get in on the action.... more

Thousands stuck for hours in fuel spill chaos

27.02.08

Thousands of motorists were caught in jams caused by a huge diesel spillage that shut the Blackwall Tunnel... more

Sink a Swift pint

07.01.08

Presumably named after satirist Jonathan Swift, The Dean Swift is modestly understated with a friendly service.... 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

Egyptian god sails in to London

01.10.07

Passers-by were astonished by the extraordinary sight of a 25-foot, 5 tonne statue of Egyptian god Anubis floating down the Thames. ... more

Access all arias

22.05.07

The Royal Opera House's free, open-air screenings of ballet and opera have become essential events. This summer there are a trio of classics to choose from.... more

Bollywood comes to London

14.05.07

A map has been published pinpointing the locations of the most popular locations in London for filming Bollywood pictures.... more

Location gives Dim T the wow factor

25.04.07

The latest branch of the little Dim T chain is perfect for a date. Not for the food but because this sleek little outpost offers one of the capital's million-dollar views.... more