London Daily Photo: Spitalfields City Farm

London Daily Photo: Spitalfields City Farm
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Magic Touch

London Daily Photo: Magic Touch
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Old Street

London Daily Photo: Old Street
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Working Together

London Daily Photo: Working Together
Photography by Emiana © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Tribute to Vonnegut

London Daily Photo: Tribute to Vonnegut
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Small, Medium and Large: Major Street Artists Show at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms

SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE
Major group show of International Street Artists
5th October - 10th November

Elms Lesters Painting Rooms
1-3-5 Flitcroft St
London WC2H 8DH
Phone: 020 7836 6747
Fax: 020 7379 0789
info@elmslesters.co.uk
http://www.elmslesters.co.uk/

Open Tuesday - Saturday 12-6pm
Late night Thursdays until 9pm
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road

ADAM NEATE . ANTHONY LISTER . DALEK . DELTA . FUTURA . JOSE PARLA . MARK DEAN VECA . PHIL FROST . RON ENGLISH . SPACE INVADER . STASH and WK INTERACT will show work at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms, internationally known for featuring work of some of the world’s finest street artists.

London Daily Photo: No Joke

London Daily Photo: No Joke
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?"Jerusalem Tavern

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Jerusalem Tavern
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
September 25, 2007












Of course, even if the food were rubbish, the beer’s brilliant and the (dare we say) “Dickensian” atmosphere makes this pub all the more precious amid a sea of Wetherspoon’s contemporaries.

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London Daily Photo: Wall

London Daily Photo: Wall
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: A Fine Pair

London Daily Photo: A Fine Pair
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: White

London Daily Photo: White
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Asbo for London tagger, Raider

Top deck ban for graffiti vandal
A prolific graffiti vandal has been banned from the top deck of any public transport bus anywhere in the country.
BBC News
Last Updated: Friday, 21 September 2007, 11:18 GMT 12:18 UK

It is the first time Transport for London (TfL) has obtained an anti-social order against a "tagger" ... The order also bans Murrell from carrying marker pens or sharp instruments on public transport.

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London Daily Photo: Borough of Hackney

London Daily Photo: Borough of Hackney
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Creativity Gives London a Leading Edge

London creative sectors 'strong'
London's creative industries are the key to the city's continuing economic success, according to a new report.
BBC News
Last Updated: Thursday, 20 September 2007, 15:56 GMT 16:56 UK

"Our lead in the creative industries helps ensure London remains at the global cutting edge, attracting all kinds of companies to choose London to do business because of the strength they can draw on in design, advertising, PR and many other creative fields."

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Photography courtesy of alistairh's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Pine-oak-eo's

London Daily Photo: Pine-oak-eo's
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Architect/Artist Michael Murphy Interviewed

Here's an interview with photos that I conducted for Londonist with Architect/Artist Michael Murphy.

Londonist Interviews ... Architect/Artist Michael Murphy
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
September 20, 2007













Michael Murphy is an American architect and illustrator living in London. Growing up in San Francisco and attending university in the desert states of Arizona and New Mexico before working in Dublin and London, Michael has a singular vision that’s uniquely his own. With the recent release of his London series of Giclee prints, we thought now would be a great time to have a chat with Michael about his art.

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London Daily Photo: Do Not Enter

London Daily Photo: Do Not Enter
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Castle Sandwich Bar

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Castle Sandwich Bar
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
September 18, 2007











A refuge of calm from London’s relentless commotion, this is where you want to sip that restorative cup of tea.

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London Daily Photo: Beer and Roses

London Daily Photo: Beer and Roses
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Staying in London Hotels Shouldn't be a Comedy

Hotels urged to lose Fawlty image
Hotels have been urged to shed their "Fawlty Towers" image ahead of the 2012 Olympics in London.
BBC News
Last Updated: Monday, 17 September 2007, 08:58 GMT 09:58 UK

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) wants more establishments to be recognised in the national star-grading system.

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Photography courtesy of Dysanovic's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Private Club

London Daily Photo: Private Club
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Surf's Up, London!

Surf complex planned near docks
A surfing centre is being planned as part of a £1.5bn development in east London, near to the Olympic Park site.
BBC News
Last Updated: Monday, 17 September 2007, 10:54 GMT 11:54 UK

The main surf pool will generate clean 100m-long (33ft) waves measuring anything up to 1.8m (6ft) all year round, said designers.

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Photography courtesy of Clare & Dave's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Westbourne Grove

London Daily Photo: Westbourne Grove
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Not a Hot Desk Office

London Daily Photo: Not a Hot Desk Office
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Old Truman Brewery

London Daily Photo: Old Truman Brewery
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: Willow

London Daily Photo: Willow
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London: World's Most Expensive City for Dining Out

Dinner Parties Anyone?
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
September 12, 2007

As expected, lacklustre service at London restaurants is the main complaint of those surveyed for Zagat, which seems a real kick in the shins considered how much we’re paying for it!

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London dining is 'most expensive'
London has leapfrogged Tokyo and Paris to become the world's most expensive city for dining out.
BBC News
Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 08:30 GMT 09:30 UK

The average cost of a three-course restaurant meal for one is up 2.9% on last year to £40 including one drink, tax and service.

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London Prices Top Of The World
Yahoo! Finance
Wednesday September 12, 08:28 AM

London has overtaken Tokyo and Paris to become the world's most expensive city for dining out, researchers have found. The average cost of a three-course restaurant meal for one is up 2.9% on last year to £39.09 including one drink, tax and service.

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Photography courtesy of noodlepie's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Olive Oil

London Daily Photo: Olive Oil
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Rapping about Fire Safety is Hot!

London fireman raps about safety
A London firefighter is using a hip-hop rap video to educate young people about installing fire alarms.
By Debabani Majumdar
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 12:27 GMT 13:27 UK











[Rapper/fireman Stephen-remell Coleman] said it took him half an hour to come up with the lyrics for the rap, using 'free-styling'.

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Click here to watch the video and listen to the song.

Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Laxeiro

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Laxeiro
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
September 11, 2007













Between bites, superlatives, such as “awesome”, rolled off our tongues in appreciation. Hours later, similar sentiments about the good food at Laxeiro remained a topic of conversation.

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London Daily Photo: OHH LOVE TO LOVE YA BABY!!!

London Daily Photo: OHH LOVE TO LOVE YA BABY!!!
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Time for Another Zombie Walk? Sure! Why Not?

Zombie Walk 2007
Saturday September 22
1pm-6pm
from St Paul's Cathedral to Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen

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London Daily Photo: Ducks in a Row

London Daily Photo: Ducks in a Row
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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3-in-1 Oyster Card - Barclaycard OnePulse

3-in-1 Oyster card to be launched
A card combining an Oyster travelcard with credit and cashless payment facilities is being launched.
BBC News
Last Updated: Monday, 10 September 2007, 07:50 GMT 08:50 UK

The Barclaycard OnePulse can be used to pay for items costing less than £10 without using a Pin number or signing for purchases.

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Photography courtesy of alexmuller's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Girls Night Out

London Daily Photo: Girls Night Out
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London Daily Photo: East End Job

London Daily Photo: East End Job
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Photos from James Jessop's "Night of the Demon"

Photos from the opening of James Jessop's "Night of the Demon" at Sartorial Contemporary Art in Notting Hill. The show runs until 3 October 2007.




Click here for more shots over at Flickr from the opening of "Night of the Demon".

Before the show James allowed folks to observe as he finished up a painting.


Click here for more shots over at Flickr of James painting live.

London Daily Photo: Keepin' Your Head above Water

London Daily Photo: Keepin' Your Head above Water
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Another TUBE STRIKE Looming?

Tube back to normal after strike
Tube services have returned to normal but commuters have been warned of further strike misery next week.
BBC News
Last Updated: Thursday, 6 September 2007, 06:05 GMT 07:05 UK

"The three days of strike action is on next week"
- RMT general secretary Bob Crow

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Photography courtesy of jovike's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Chandelier at Canela

London Daily Photo: Chandelier at Canela
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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More TUBE STRIKE Madness to Come?

Tube users warned of more misery
Tube services are expected to return to normal on Thursday but commuters have been warned of further strike misery.
BBC News
Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 20:33 GMT 21:33 UK

Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said another strike planned for next Monday was still going ahead.

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TUBE STRIKE Ended/Commuter Chaos Continues

Rush-hour Tube delays to continue
Rush-hour commuters are facing another morning of severe delays on the London Underground, despite the three-day strike being suspended.
BBC News
Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 08:02 GMT 09:02 UK

... nine hours of talks with managers finally led the RMT to halt the strike which began on Monday. Transport for London (TfL) warned that services would remain disrupted.

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Photography courtesy of Endlisnis' photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Brick Lane

London Daily Photo: Brick Lane
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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London's Religious Ghettos

Religion not race segregates city
London is far more segregated on religious grounds than by race, new research reveals.
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 13:07 GMT 14:07 UK

Only 3% of London's seven million residents live in areas classed as racially segregated, but 25% live in religiously-segregated neighbourhoods.

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Photography courtesy of Kipaloki's photostream on Flickr.

TUBE STRIKE Update

Rush-hour chaos in Tube strike
Commuters in London are enduring rush-hour misery as Tube workers continue a 72-hour walkout over pensions and jobs.
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 07:05 GMT 08:05 UK

London Underground said services may not return to normal before Friday morning.

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Photography courtesy of slakistan's photostream on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Fag Butts

London Daily Photo: Fag Butts
Photography by Tiki Chris © 2007
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Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Meson Los Barriles

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Meson Los Barriles
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
September 4, 2007









For our part, we can’t really complain about our couple of visits to Meson’s Clerkenwell location. Although, we can see how one LondonEats reviewer would conclude that the “manager is a cross between Basil Fawlty and Wayne Slob.”

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Faster Eurostar with New Service to St Pancras

First outing for faster Eurostar
Eurostar is set to make its inaugural journey from Paris to London via a new 186mph (300km/h) high-speed UK line.
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 09:44 GMT 10:44 UK

The train - carrying members of the media - will also arrive at St Pancras International station, instead of Waterloo, for the first time.

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Photography courtesy of Cunaldo's photostream on Flickr.

Photography courtesy of peprice's photostream on Flickr.