A Discussion of Lent at the Idler Academy
A time for self-denial? Yes. But also a time of self-strength suggests John Mitchinson.
Iran Now Says it Won't Do What Everyone Kind Of Wished it Would
Still getting used to the ins and outs of what a “threat” is, Iran now says it will now attend 2012 Olympics even if the Jew loving logo hasn’t been changed.
Meet Jet, Your 2011 Crufts Champion!
The Flatcoated Retriever couldn’t be more thrilled to take home the giant trophy, ribbon, and prominently placed knock-off-iPad looking thing (for dogs?)
Government Now Supplying Poundland’s Employees?
The bargain shop denies using volunteers to stock its shelves, but admits to using people on unpaid mandatory work experience placements who would otherwise lose their benefits. See the difference?
Animals at War
Some very sad dog related news coupled with some very fortunate Bird related news
Take a Stroll Through Crufts History
As the largest dog show in the world celebrates it’s 120th anniversary in Birmingham, join us in a journey through the show’s earlier years.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Feed the Hipsters
With the rail link expansion now complete, the Evening Standard encourages its readers to venture out of their comfort zone and experience all the ultra-trendiness waiting for them along the Ginger Line.
Snipe Highlights
Some popular articles from past years
- Only 16 commuters touch in to Emirates Air Line, figures reveal
- The five best places in London to have an epiphany
- Punk brewery just as sexist and homophobic as the industry they rail against
- The five spookiest abandoned London hospitals
- Margaret Thatcher statue rejected by public
- An interview with Desiree Akhavan
- Peter Bayley has worked for 50 years as a cinema projectionist in East Finchley
- Diary of the shy Londoner
- London has chosen its mayor, but why can’t it choose its own media?
- Summer Camp: Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days
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