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Boris Bikes — A gift to the city

With the launch of London’s new Barclays Cycle Hire scheme, you should never be more than a few minutes from a hire bike in central London. Boris’s bikes are a wonderful gift to the city and will be his lasting legacy. Continue reading

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Did police kill G20 protester in London? (Updated: not looking good)

Article title preserved for posterity but it’s clear now that Ian Tomlinson was not a protester and was just walking home from work. Please see the updates in the comments at the bottom of this post. Unnamed: The protester who … Continue reading

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The Stepford Wives of Worcester Park

Children of social housing tenants at The Hamptons in Worcester Park have been given a 9pm curfew. Fine by us, say the parents. Continue reading

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Caught short by Sat Lav

According to Westminster Council, the bulging bladders of that city’s denizens are an accident waiting to happen: Every year 10,000 gallons of urine is at risk of ending up in the city’s streets and alleyways through irresponsible and anti-social behaviour.

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