at Tate Britain until 12 May By Brian Cooper The enlightened attitude of a British internment camp commander in World War Two was life-changing for a German artist fleeing the Nazis who had condemned his work as ‘degenerate’. Hanover-born Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948), a leading exponent of post-1918 Dada anarchist art and master of collage, having fled to Norway in 1937, escaped its 1940 German occupation on an ice-breaker to Edinburgh, …Read on
Danny Boyle’s new movie is a mind-messing thriller
By Steve Parish Trance is a mind-messing thriller from Danny Boyle, and you do need to listen to the explanation …Read on
Easy ways to live longer
By Janey Lee Grace ‘Seven easy steps to a longer life’ was the heading on a national newspaper last week. …Read on
Assembly urges Mayor to clear up police number statistics
The London Assembly has called on Mayor Boris Johnson to publish an explanation of how different sets of statistics for …Read on
Mayor secures £750 million settlement to support London’s house building
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed the Chancellor’s commitment of at least £750 million in funding to boost …Read on
London takes on challenge to become a fit city
Clever design of our city streets, buildings and public spaces can help make people living in cities healthier, fitter and …Read on
Work begins on first of Mayor’s 100 ‘pocket parks’
From edible bus stops to rain gardens, work is beginning on the first of the Mayor’s 100 ‘pocket parks’ – …Read on
What could City Hall do to help improve careers services for Londoners?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of adult careers services in London? How could the Greater London Authority (GLA) help …Read on
TfL finances and London’s EU cash on the agenda
What impact will January’s fare rises – and recently announced concessions for apprentices – have on Transport for London’s income? …Read on
Giant dragon to join London’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Sunday
• Mayor backs parade and free festival bringing live music, dancing, top comedy, mobile vintage cinema, tempting food and more to …Read on
Assembly calls on Mayor for funding clarity so Woolwich station is ready to open by Crossrail launch
The London Assembly’s Transport Committee has called on Mayor Boris Johnson to clarify funding to enable a station at Woolwich …Read on





