The Metropolis

This is the news on Tuesday 10 January

Mike Pollitt | Tuesday 10 January, 2012 09:58

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News cycle
Fitzrovia News has an excellent report on last night’s cycling protest which stopped traffic in King’s Cross. Check out their videos, audio interview with a protester, and a picture of Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones wearing a really very fetching green scarf. Tfl boss Peter Hendy called the protest “stupid”, so in the impossible unlikely event she wins the Mayoralty that will be an interesting working relationship. The Guardian has a photo gallery here.

Shower Hamlets
Ted Jeory flags up Shelina Akhtar, a Tower Hamlets Councillor who has pleaded guilty to benefit fraud. It doesn’t reflect well on local mayor Luftur Rahman. Read Ted’s post for why.

Imperial Ambitions
The Shepherd’s Bush Blog reports that Imperial College wants the BBC’s White City site. They have a pic of the draft plans. Check it.

Below the line
Darryl slams the website masquerading as his local paper for letting online commenters spread lies about Stephen Lawrence.

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