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Once again I have to say: London's alright sometimes
Name them
shame them
February 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Ex Tory councillor from London’s appointment as Reform UK’s leader in Wales ‘a huge insult’
Ex Tory councillor from London's appointment as Reform UK's leader in Wales 'a huge insult'
Martin Shipton Nigel Farage’s appointment of a former London Tory councillor as Reform UK’s leader in Wales has been condemned as a huge insult to Wales and Reform’s membership here. Blaenau Gwent…
nation.cymru
February 6, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I just had a lovely afternoon with London's most eminent ginger 😋
February 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Hamlet review – Riz Ahmed’s tortured prince drives chilling modern take through London’s streets
Hamlet review – Riz Ahmed’s tortured prince drives chilling modern take through London’s streets
Timothy Spall and Art Malik co-star in Aneil Karia’s intelligent and stark retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in the world of shady family business
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM
How can we protect fire fighters from toxic contaminants?

I chair London's Fire Committee and after a cross party investigation - I'm releasing our report including recommendations to national government:

www.london.gov.uk/sites/defaul...
www.london.gov.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Strange yet true. The opening sounds heard on the Style Council's second album 'Our Favourite Shop' were recordings made at London's Victoria station by sound engineer Jeremy Murray-Wakefield (although Jeremy has since cited the station as Waterloo, the sounds prove otherwise).
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Over five million people rely on London’s buses every day.

Transport for London is trialling new and improved bus shelter designs at 27 locations, featuring better lighting, seating, roofing and CCTV to boost safety and accessibility.
First look: TfL is trialling a brand new bus stop design across London
New bus shelters have priority seating, CCTV and improved lighting.
www.timeout.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
LGBTQ+ History Month is a fantastic opportunity to explore London’s heritage.

See which exhibitions, talks, and cultural events the capital is serving this month to showcase the histories and contributions of our LGBTQI+ communities:
Things To Keep You Busy For LGBT+ History Month 2026 In London
February means LGBT+ History Month, and London celebrates in style. Here's what to get up to.
londonist.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Marc Bolan’s T.Rex with The Damned as support at London’s Rainbow in 1977. I really, really wish I’d been there.
February 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
London's Second Inquisition elements in MI6 discussing Mithras:
ok Britain we're on our last remaining prince what can we do about it
February 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM
London’s Metropolitan Police this evening opened an investigation into former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office.
UK police investigating Mandelson after Epstein files revelations
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s U.K. government has turned on Mandelson, having given him a plum diplomatic role just a year ago.
www.politico.eu
February 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Documents released by the US Department of Justice show that Epstein helped Ian Osborne establish Hedosophia, one of London’s most secretive technology funds that has backed US companies Uber and Spotify, as well as fintechs including Wise and Ant Group.
www.ft.com/content/8b04...
Epstein propelled investment career of UK power broker Ian Osborne
Convicted sex offender helped establish tech fund Hedosophia after Osborne offered to help clean up Epstein’s image
www.ft.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
London's JCDecaux bus stop billboard company is DRAGGING Musk and I like that for him.
February 5, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Prog rock band Yes performing "And You and I" live at London's Rainbow Theatre on December 1972. Song from the album Close to the Edge. #ProgRock m.youtube.com/watch?v=PbS5...
YesSongs #4: YES - And You And I
YouTube video by yesofficial
m.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 AM
On advance access: "Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928"

by Simeon Koole (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) and @benmechen.bsky.social (@uclhistory.bsky.social)

#OpenAccess

doi.org/10.1093/past...
Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928*
Abstract. This article examines changes in the bodies and environment of labourers carrying timber imported into London’s docks in the 1860s to the 1920s t
doi.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Tomorrow, London's Science Fiction Book Club discusses The Word for World Is Forest:
The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm - A world of peaceful aliens conquered by bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the...
www.sciencefictionbookclub.org
February 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
We're well overdue for a cozy graphic novel adaptation of Jack London's The Sea Wolf.
February 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
There is a major exhibition of works by this artist at the Kunsthistorisches Museum:

Michaelina Wautier: Painter, www.khm.at/en/exhibitio... (thru Feb 22)

Then London's @royalacademyarts.bsky.social hosts the show from March 27-June 21, 2026, www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/m...
February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Huge congratulations to the Londoners who took home Grammys this year.

Outstanding talent on one of the world’s biggest stages. So proud to see London’s creativity and diversity represented at the Grammys.
Grammys 2026: Full list of winners as London singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist
British artists Olivia Dean and Lola Young were among the winners at the presigious awards ceremony
www.standard.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
DEEP PURPLE Announces Return To London's Royal Albert Hall
DEEP PURPLE Announces Return To London's Royal Albert Hall
Global rock icons DEEP PURPLE will return to the Royal Albert Hall for a special one-off performance on November 25, 2026, reconnecting the band with one of the most significant venues in their storie...
blabbermouth.net
February 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
He lived and worked in the same cosmopolitan global city that I do. London's immigrants are treasured by the vast majority of its population. We keep voting for the son of one of them to be our mayor - and we will again.
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It took an Official Criminal Complaint from the SNPs Stephen Flynn for London’s Met Police to instigate a criminal enquiry into LABOUR Lord Mandelson

🇬🇧 ‘bbc Shortbread’ are reporting this without mentioning Stephen Flynn or the SNP

🇬🇧 Standard bbc ‘Propaganda by Omission’

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺😎
February 3, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Nine blue plaques are coming to streets across London, honouring the activists, scientists, actors and writers who shaped our city.

Their stories live on in the places they lived and worked, helping keep London’s history visible and alive.
Sir Laurence Olivier among nine honoured with new London blue plaques
The scheme is honouring figures including the late actor Sir Laurence Olivier.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Deform UK’s Gorton & Denton hopeful Matt Goodwin claims half of the residents in London’s social housing are not "British".

The actual figure is around 14%.

Never let the facts get in the way of a good dog whistle to your core supporters who aren't even affected by a meaningless statistic.
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM