London’s foreign tourists record (BBC News)
London welcomed a record-breaking 15.2 million overseas visitors last year, according to the latest figures.
April 23rd, 2007
London learns how to love at new sex academy (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The hottest new attraction in the throbbing heart of London opened its doors this week: Amora — The Academy of Sex and Relationships, dedicated to looking at love in a new light.
Brown Withdraws From London Marathon (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
British number one Jon Brown has pulled out of today’s Flora London Marathon because of sickness.
April 22nd, 2007
Russian Executives Pull Out of London Forum After Putin `Ban’ (Bloomberg.com)
April 20 (Bloomberg) — Russian business leaders including the head of state oil company OAO Rosneft pulled out of the annual Russian Economic Forum in London at the last minute, after what one executive called an “unofficial and maybe official ban'’ by President Vladimir Putin.
London high and low (The Ithaca Journal)
It’s possible to experience classic London moments on a budget, even with the current exchange rate of one pound to $1.96. Here are examples of ways to experience the city on two very different budgets:
London council agrees on site for Mandela statue (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A London local council has decided where to place a statue of former South African president Nelson Mandela, after five years of wrangling, it announced late on Thursday.
April 21st, 2007
Kiplagat a favorite in London marathon (AP via Yahoo! News)
Ten years ago, Lornah Kiplagat was a pacemaker at the London Marathon. On Sunday, she’ll be one of the favorites.
London mayor tipped for re-election after ex BBC-chief pulls out (AFP via Yahoo! News)
London Mayor Ken Livingstone’s hopes of winning a third term were bolstered Thursday after opposition parties failed to agree to back a popular former BBC chief for the top City Hall job.
London Hit Comedy ‘The 39 Steps’ Has Broadway Plans (Playbill via Yahoo! News)
Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of The 39 Steps - which recently played in London - will head to Broadway following its run at the Huntington Theatre Company.
April 20th, 2007
On display at London’s book fair: The art of the deal (International Herald Tribune)
With the public excluded from the fair’s site at Earls Court One in west London, thousands of book editors, agents and scouts are able to indulge in their favorite pastime: schmoozing and deal-making.
April 19th, 2007
Right Said Fred: I’ll stand for London Mayor (Evening Standard)
The lead singer of novelty pop band Right Said Fred has revealed he is to stand for London Mayor - because he is fed up of paying the congestion charge.
Poll of London Muslims challenges stereotypes (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Muslims in London not only have almost twice as much confidence in the government as the wider public, but greater faith in the police, judicial and electoral system, a poll suggested Tuesday.
Limo predicting tight battle in London Marathon (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Kenyan Felix Limo said he will need eyes in the back of his head as he aims to win the London Marathon for the second year running on Sunday.
April 18th, 2007
Drugs, Adultery, Acosta’s Twirls Enliven London `Mayerling’ (Bloomberg.com)
April 17 (Bloomberg) — The characters in Kenneth MacMillan’s 1978 ballet “Mayerling,'’ which is on the bill at London’s Covent Garden, need little flags above their heads with identification tags.
London stocks hits six-year high (AFP via Yahoo! News)
London’s FTSE 100 shares index is at the highest level for almost six and a half years as investors spied a potential bidding war for Dutch bank ABN Amro.
April 17th, 2007
OctoPlus to Present at London Biotech Investment Forum (RedNova)
OctoPlus N.V. (Euronext: OCTO), the drug delivery and development company, announces today that its CEO will present at the 3rd Annual London Biotech Investment Forum in London this week. Joost Holthuis, Chief Executive Officer, will present on Friday, 20 April at 11:35 AM BST.
Chris MacKinnon scores twice as Sault Ste. Marie edges London 5-4 (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. (CP) - Greyhounds forward Chris MacKinnon scored two goals to help Sault Ste. Marie to a 5-4 win over the London Knights Sunday that forced a Game 7 in the Ontario Hockey League Western Conference semifinal series.
April 16th, 2007
Week in pictures: London (BBC News)
A picture round-up of some of the stories that made the news in London this week.
April 15th, 2007
London subway workers to strike (NDTV)
Subway maintenance workers in London will strike for three days, starting Sunday, to protest the reassignment of some workers, a union said.
London stocks energised by rising oil prices (AFP via Yahoo! News)
London’s FTSE 100 index of leading shares added 0.22 percent to 6,430.50 points in late morning trade on Friday, with the energy sector lifted by higher crude oil prices.
U.K. Union Cancels Planned London Underground Strike (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
April 13 (Bloomberg) — The Rail, Maritime and Transport union suspended a strike planned for next week against London Underground contractor Metronet Rail after the company made a new offer to resolve the dispute.
April 14th, 2007
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