Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city.
Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city.
The US election and Proposition 8
I have been somewhat troubled by some comments about yesterdays election in the USA which are appearing on a few websites/twitter feeds. In case you are not aware of it – in addition to the fantastic decision to elect Barak…
I read often from the hand-wringing brigade about the evils of “food miles” and how we should always buy locally produced food. As a statement, it sounds sensible – why “waste” effort importing food from the other side of the…
Of Polonium and the death of Alexander Litvinenko
Many of you will be aware of the death of the Russian, Alexander Litvinenko who was poisoned by the administration of a dose of Polonium 210, allegedly in some sushi. Much has been made of the fact that a rare…
An outdoor drinking ban in Soho?
Last week, I became aware of a protest group on the Facebook website which is protesting against plans by Westminster Council to ban outdoor drinking in Soho. The facebook group says “this petition has been created by the licensee’s of…
The urban nightlife – a lecture
Last Thursday evening, I wandered along to the headquarters of the Magic Circle – for a lecture on how to deal with problems and benefits caused by urban nightlife. The evening was hosted by The Civic Trust – which is…
Should Madam Tussauds make a waxwork of Gordon Brown?
OK – its just a bit of blatant bit of PR spin by the infamous tourist attraction, but they are asking the public to decide if they should make a waxwork of Gordon Brown. http://www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/GordonBrownVote/
I am off to watch another recording of Have I Got News for You this Thursday evening and thought I would check to see who the guest presenter would be. It’s Brian Blessed! And the guest panelists are Alan Duncan…
The British flag flying on the moon
Over the weekend, over on another private website the old chestnut of the fake moon landings was raised, and sensibly put in the bin where it belongs. As part of the discussion, I mentioned one of the things I learnt…
David Davis and the Rhodesia Solution
Been following the issue of the MP who had his conversation bugged when discussing an issue with a constituent. Needless to say, I am worried about this – especially as the constituent, who is in jail – is only there…
