Pic of the day: lone fire eater, South Bank, London
Gamely pursuing his craft despite the complete absence of a crowd is this lone fire eater, spotted on London’s South Bank.
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Cardiff City FC becomes Franchise FC as branding changes forced on fans
So after zero consultation with the fans, Cardiff City FC have declared that from henceforth we shall play in red, swiftly discarding over a hundred years of club tradition.
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Brixton’s Loughborough Park gets greener with edible hedge and new gardens
It’s great to see that one of Brixton’s lesser-known small parks is getting some of the attention and care it deserves, although some locals still have reservations about visiting the …
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Photos of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla from Vauxhall, south London
Yesterday, we went along to a packed Vauxhall river bank to watch the The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla go past – and it was quite a sight. Here’s some pics …
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New music hall sensation, the Mrs Mills Experience, debuts at the Offline Club, Brixton
The Prince Albert enjoyed a proper community singalong on Friday night, when the Mrs Mills Experience debuted their Brixton brand of music hall entertainment.
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Brixton and Stockwell tube stations to get free wi-fi for the summer
Both Brixton and Stockwell tube stations will be getting free wi-fi connections the summer, thanks to a deal with Virgin Media which will see a total of 80 London Underground tube platforms hooked …
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St George Wharf Tower – the tallest residential building in the UK hits 50 floors
Shooting up in to the central London sky is the St George Wharf Tower, soon to be the tallest residential building in the UK.
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Out Of Focus: Photography exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea
Yesterday we headed off to hoity-toity Chelsea to check out the ‘Out Of Focus: Photography’ exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, on the Kings Road, Chelsea, south-west London.
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Weird pic of the day: The Queen and Prince Philip as giant plant pots
I spotted these bizarre 11 foot high statues of the Queen and Prince Philip parked outside Marco Polo House, the London headquarters of the QVC television shopping channel in Battersea.
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Brixton Offline Club – a right lively Friday night out!
We had another thumping big night out at the Brixton Prince Albert last Friday, with the Offline Club DJs doing their thang. Here’s a few snaps from the night – …
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Soho Square swelters in the early summer sun
With the temperatures soaring up to 25C, Soho Square was jam-packed with lunchtime picnickers, office workers, tourists and the time-rich, all keen to soak up the glorious sunshine.
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The magnificent Edwardian grandeur of Birmingham Moor Street station
Beautifully restored and putting the nearby New Street station to shame is the magnificent Birmingham Moor Street station, situated close to Brum’s famous Bullring shopping centre.
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See the ruins of Brixton Castle, set in a delightful little park named after a jazz drummer
Well, OK, it’s not really a castle, but I imagine that to a young kid with a bit of imagination, these recently created ‘ruins’ in Max Roach Park could easily be some ancient monument …
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Brixton rocks to the Actionettes’ ‘Vive La Revolution’ special with Thee Faction playing live
Saturday night saw the second of the ongoing Actionettes’ residency at the Brixton Prince Albert, and there was certainly a pretty special show on offer.
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Photographer’s Gallery London reopens: and it’s a bit of disappointment
I’d been really looking forward to the Photographer’s Gallery in Ramillies Street, near Oxford Circus London reopening, and went along over the weekend to see the changes.
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Shoddy workmanship at The Viaduct, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
Built on the site of the old Part Worn Tyres business on Coldharbour Lane (opposite Southwyck House, aka the Barrier Block), the semi-gated development grandly calling itself ‘The Viaduct’ had …
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Brixton! Get ready for the Mrs Mills Experience!
Coming up on the 1st June at the Brixton Albert is the world debut of the Mrs Mills Experience – a band so hot that they secured a Saturday night …
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Offline Club regulars and worthy winners of a clutch of national ‘Best Live Act’ awards, The Scribes, put in another ace set at the Brixton Albert on Friday. This band …
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Britannia 7000 loco steams through Brixton, south London
Arriving a little earlier in Brixton than expected (so I missed its approach) was this chartered steam-hauled train, hauled by BR standard class 7 70000 Britannia.
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Hastings Jack In The Green Procession 2012: marching green men, morris dancers and drummers galore
I love mad stuff like this. Every Mayday bank holiday weekend, the south coast town of Hastings turns into a place for mass Pagan celebrations, with a series of traditional …
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Brixton squatters face eviction as Rushcroft Road residents get notice to quit
The social cleansing of Brixton continues with the news that several long-term squats in at least four different blocks have been given notice to quit. Update: we’ve heard that they’ve …
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The Shard looks post-apocalyptic in the dark, gloomy clouds of May
I like the way that the top part of The Shard tower in London Bridge is currently sporting something of post-apocalyptic look, heightened by the dark, stormy clouds behind.
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Great coffee in Brum: the 6/8 Kafe, Temple Row, Birmingham
After a big night out, there’s little I crave more than a strong cup of top-notch coffee, so this weekend I found myself seeking out the best brew in downtown Birmingham – …
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Brixton Square emerges on Coldharbour Lane, acquires suitably ‘edgy’ typeface
It appears Brixton is getting a new square in the shape of ‘Brixton Square’ at 368-372 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW9 8PL – right next to Granville Arcade/Brixton Village.
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Doing the Digbeth Shuffle: Actionettes at the Flatpack Festival at the Spotted Dog, Birmingham
On Saturday night there was a big Brummie party to be had at the fabulous Spotted Dog pub in Digbeth, as part of the Flatpack Festival.
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Going to the o2 Academy in Brixton? Check out our pre-gig pub guide!
I’ve just posted up a handy guide to the best pubs and bars around Brixton’s hugely popular Academy venue (or the ’02 Academy, Brixton’ as it’s currently known).
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The Shard – time-lapse video shows the great tower rising over London
This fantastic time-lapse video shows the final stages of construction of Europe’s largest skyscraper, The Shard, towering over London Bridge in the heart of London.
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Say no to Cardiff City FC corporate rebranding and sign the petition
It looks like Cardiff City really are going to ignore the wishes of their fans and push through the unwanted rebranding of the club in return for a fat £100m …
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Crowning the Queen of May, Hastings Castle
On the site of an ancient castle overlooking a south coast town, I witnessed a quintessentially English scene as the Queen of May was crowned in Hastings, East Sussex.
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The 39 steps, Brixton railway station
The 39 steps sign seen on Brixton railway station. Well, it amused me for a moment 🙂
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