Banksy's ghost continues to haunt the rear of the Royal Courts of Justice.
October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Banksy's ghost continues to haunt the rear of the Royal Courts of Justice.
Surprised to hear that the Barbican Theatre screwed up so badly. When the last test happened a couple of years ago I was in the same venue and the lead actor appeared before the show to clearly ask everyone to switch off all phones, leading to no interruptions.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Surprised to hear that the Barbican Theatre screwed up so badly. When the last test happened a couple of years ago I was in the same venue and the lead actor appeared before the show to clearly ask everyone to switch off all phones, leading to no interruptions.
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Signs it is almost the end of August - a large rack of mince pies in Xmas packaging at my local Sainsburys.
August 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Signs it is almost the end of August - a large rack of mince pies in Xmas packaging at my local Sainsburys.
The ONLY access to this 900m long development (386 residential units, 246 student rooms and 243 hotel rooms) is via the narrow concrete ramp in front of West Hendon Station. At one point the pavement width is less than 1m and cannot be widened.
August 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The ONLY access to this 900m long development (386 residential units, 246 student rooms and 243 hotel rooms) is via the narrow concrete ramp in front of West Hendon Station. At one point the pavement width is less than 1m and cannot be widened.
Also, the ONLY access to the development (comprising 386 residential units, 246 student rooms and 243 hotel rooms) is via a narrow concrete ramp in front of West Hendon Station. At one point the pavement is less than 1m wide and cannot be widened.
July 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Also, the ONLY access to the development (comprising 386 residential units, 246 student rooms and 243 hotel rooms) is via a narrow concrete ramp in front of West Hendon Station. At one point the pavement is less than 1m wide and cannot be widened.
This proposed development in Hendon is horrific. A strip of land 900m long by 18-26m wide, sandwiched between the M1 and a major railway line to be filled with 6 linked towers rising to 29 storeys above a multilevel podium.
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July 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This proposed development in Hendon is horrific. A strip of land 900m long by 18-26m wide, sandwiched between the M1 and a major railway line to be filled with 6 linked towers rising to 29 storeys above a multilevel podium.
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Treading a fine line between hilariously weird & downright creepy, Burnt Toast at Battersea Arts Centre is an extraordinarily memorable show.
April 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Treading a fine line between hilariously weird & downright creepy, Burnt Toast at Battersea Arts Centre is an extraordinarily memorable show.
It's Easter, and Santa's beard is still next to the southbound track at New Barnet Station.
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It's Easter, and Santa's beard is still next to the southbound track at New Barnet Station.
A lovely warm, bright, sunny day... but Highbury & Islington station thinks otherwise!
March 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A lovely warm, bright, sunny day... but Highbury & Islington station thinks otherwise!
According to my local branch of Sainsbury's, pies, lasagne, paella, and toad in the hole are 'Asian cuisine'
March 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
According to my local branch of Sainsbury's, pies, lasagne, paella, and toad in the hole are 'Asian cuisine'
First Capital Connect ceased operating services over 10 years ago, but nobody has updated the signs at Highbury & Islington.
March 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
First Capital Connect ceased operating services over 10 years ago, but nobody has updated the signs at Highbury & Islington.
Santa's beard enjoying the sun at New Barnet Station today.
March 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Santa's beard enjoying the sun at New Barnet Station today.
Love a theatre content advice sign and am intrigued to discover whether the single depiction of vomiting will be linked to the consumption of cooked chicken in the second act...
February 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Love a theatre content advice sign and am intrigued to discover whether the single depiction of vomiting will be linked to the consumption of cooked chicken in the second act...
I have read many Design & Access statements over the years, but claiming that a 25 storey tower is necessary to "celebrate" an open space & nature reserve and makes it "far more accessible and visible", really takes the biscuit.
February 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I have read many Design & Access statements over the years, but claiming that a 25 storey tower is necessary to "celebrate" an open space & nature reserve and makes it "far more accessible and visible", really takes the biscuit.
Planning application for redevelopment of the Great North Leisure Park (Finchley Lido / Vue Cinema / Hollywood Bowl / Restaurants site) has been submitted. 1502 flats in multiple blocks between 8 and 25 storeys.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Planning application for redevelopment of the Great North Leisure Park (Finchley Lido / Vue Cinema / Hollywood Bowl / Restaurants site) has been submitted. 1502 flats in multiple blocks between 8 and 25 storeys.
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A month later and Santa's beard is still in situ at New Barnet Station.
January 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A month later and Santa's beard is still in situ at New Barnet Station.
I know buses in Barnet can be relied on to be slow & late, but a "Crossrail Replacement"?!!
January 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I know buses in Barnet can be relied on to be slow & late, but a "Crossrail Replacement"?!!
As another December ends it is time to trawl though the vast number of shows seen and draw up my annual list. In no particular order, here is my selection of the best (and worst) theatre I saw in 2024.
December 31, 2024 at 8:28 PM
As another December ends it is time to trawl though the vast number of shows seen and draw up my annual list. In no particular order, here is my selection of the best (and worst) theatre I saw in 2024.
Every time I see one of these stores I think Soylent Greene and don't want to investigate further...
December 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Every time I see one of these stores I think Soylent Greene and don't want to investigate further...
How long will Santa's beard remain at New Barnet Station?
It's been there since Tuesday.
It's been there since Tuesday.
December 27, 2024 at 1:57 PM
How long will Santa's beard remain at New Barnet Station?
It's been there since Tuesday.
It's been there since Tuesday.