Through the heart of London, free of all the normal hold-ups, runs a six-lane highway, used to a mere fraction of its potential. In a report launched tomorrow, the think-tank Policy Exchange will show how the Thames could transform our travelling lives... more
Click on the links below for video highlights of the Evening Standard's Influentials debate on 'Are the Olympics good for London?' featuring Tessa Jowell, Will Self, Andrew Gilligan, Sebastian Coe and Kate Hoey...... more
Do you remember that Monty Python scene from The Life Of Brian asking what the Romans ever did for us? There was sanitation, public health, irrigation, education, the roads - and so the list went on, but it was never enough... more
Three years ago this week, London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics. But in that time, while work on the Olympic park has proceeded well, there has also been rising public anxiety about costs and the legacy of the Games... more
Tomorrow's election for the Mayor of London is the culmination of a uniquely engaging contest, focused on two of the most charismatic individuals in British political life, Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson... more
Boris Johnson has maintained his lead over Ken Livingstone in the race to be Mayor - despite increasing doubts over his seriousness for the job, a poll reveals today.... more
Lee Jasper's resignation last night closes one chapter in London politics - Ken Livingstone's long, bitter and losing battle to defend his senior adviser... more
This week's top DVDs include the twisted tale Tell No One, Spiderman 3, a Daft Punk collection entitled Electroma and US comic Joe Rogan performing stand-up.... more
London is the place to be for anyone who appreciates quality food, but knowing where to go can be a problem. To help out our writers have picked their favourite local eateries.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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