Category archive for ‘Features’ 
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Video Feature: London Eye refurbishment
David Sharpe, London divisional director at Merlin Entertainment, discusses the three year, £12.5m package of works will see each of the wheel’s 32 capsules removed one at a tim[...]
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Interview: Darren Johnson on the London Assembly and Mayoral Accountability
Ahead of the London Assembly’s Annual General Meeting today, MayorWatch spoke to newly elected Chair Darren Johnson about the Assembly’s relevance to Londoners, it’s role in [...]
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Investing in London’s businesses
My recent call for positive news brought me into contact with gateway2investment (g2i), a mentoring scheme for companies seeking private sector funding, who invited me to sit in on[...]
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Easter highlights in London
Londoners are being encouraged to join this year's Easter celebrations which will include concerts, displays talks and storytelling sessions as well as the weekend's traditional se[...]
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European Government in London
There are 785 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), of which London currently elects nine, although this number is set to decrease to eight after the 2009 elections when the U[...]
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Darwin, Natural History Museum
As previously reported, today marks the start of a major new exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum exploring the ideas of Charles Darwin and their impact on the way we vi[...]
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Oliver Stone’s W. – Review
Oliver Stone’s take on the life and presidency of George W. Bush comes to UK cinemas next month, just in time for the final days of his term of office. Read our exclusive review.
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Josh Brolin discusses W.
Actor Josh Brolin has spent years toiling in supporting roles before breaking through to a new level of success and recognition with high profile performances in American Gangster [...]
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Local Government in London
Local government in the capital is conducted by 32 borough authorities and the City of London. These local authorities are responsible for delivering a range of services including [...]
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National Government in London
Situated on Millbank the Government Office for London is a central government body responsible for co-ordinating the policies and efforts of 11 government bodies including the Home[...]
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Follow Indy and Explore London’s Crystal Skull
You don't need to be the daring Indiana Jones to come face to face with a crystal skull - a real specimen can be found at London's British Museum meaning you can leave the bullwhip[...]
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For Your Eyes Only – Ian Fleming and James Bond
My visit to the War Museum's Fleming cxhibition took place a week after it opened and it’s clearly already a popular attraction - at times exhibits and the interactive displays h[...]
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What it takes to be a good leader – some advice to London mayoral election candidates
Dominic Mahony, director at international performance development consultancy Lane4 offers some advice on what it takes to be a good Mayor of London.
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Enjoying London On a Budget
London has reputation as one of the most expensive cities in Europe but many of the capital’s most popular attractions are free and with some careful planning it’s possible to [...]