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Controversial plans to transform famous Whiteleys shopping centre are given the go-ahead
Proposals include boutique hotel and upmarket housing – but decision is snub for affordable homes campaigners
News
Thousands sign petition started by former Pimlico teacher opposing plans to turn schools into academies
The great walk of China in bid to save community centres
The Sex Pistols woz ’ere! Punk band’s Tin Pan Alley HQ gets upgraded protection
Ofcom job means Labour councillor had to give up Church Street role
Objectors threaten High Court challenge as Lanark Road ‘monolith’ gets go-ahead
TfL chiefs under fire after ‘electorally sensitive’ Cycle Superhighway leak
Snake’s alive! Shock for street sweeper Tom near recycling bins
Children’s services win Ofsted praise for making ‘vast difference’ to lives
WESTMINSTER PEOPLE: How former homeless addict Lanre is using art to unlock youngsters’ potential
The Xtra Diary: Why ‘Moses-like’ R2D2 droid is the real movie star
Controversial plans to transform famous Whiteleys shopping centre are given the go-ahead
Green Party mayoral candidate slams ‘blatantly massive’ Maida Vale development plan
New youth MP for Westminster is left without a parliament
Protesters outside Whiteleys slam development plans for luxury housing that show ‘no respect for community’s rights’
MP’s fears about upsurge in youth violence after latest stabbing in Queen’s Park
Features
GUNG HEI FAT CHOY! Sheep, dragons ... and lettuce!
GUNG HEY FAT CHOY! Spectacular West End procession set to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Horse
Feature: Play like a Saint at Monarch Airline’s Rugby Academies
PREVIEW - SOHO VILLAGE FETE - Building on a Star attraction
PREVIEW - SOHO VILLAGE FETE - Pizza Express
Sports
Sports Relief youngsters ‘swim to Nova Scotia’ in bid to hit fundraising target
Gunners plan FA Cup victory parade
OFF THE SHELF - Rumours: could this be Sherwood's last game in charge?
IN THE GROVE - Szczesny regrets Arsenal could not sustain their title challenge
TJ and Emma gunning for Arsenal Ladies
Blog
THE TALK: Robbie Keane's chance to shine
THE TALK: Reasons not to love Wem-ber-lee
THE TALK: Spurs and the transfer market
THE TALK: Inter Milan - welcome to White Hart Lane
THE TALK: Brilliant Bale
Theatre
THEATRE: Reasons to be Happy at Hampstead Theatre
THEATRE: Hardboiled: The Fall of Sam Shadow
THEATRE: Trainspotting adaptation is in your face
THEATRE: The going’s good in Guys and Dolls
THEATRE: Fiery performances in The Long Road South
CINEMA: Cheesy laughs in Eddie The Eagle biopic
MUSIC: LA's Pharcyde rappers play the Electric Ballroom
EATING OUT: Bó Drake - a refreshing clash of cuisines
THEATRE: Reasons to be Happy at Hampstead Theatre
BOOKS: Harold Wilson: The Unprincipled Prime Minister?
Music
MUSIC: LA's Pharcyde rappers play the Electric Ballroom
ROCK AND POP: Covers story - The Insiders play the Horseshoe
GROOVES: Suede bring fresh material to the Forum
BOOKS: Iconic bookshop, Ripping Yarns, set to close
ART: Exhibition by Women of the century, Annie Leibovitz
GROOVES: Best interview? Muddiest gig? Roisin Gadelrab's Music Awards For 2012
GROOVES: Our essential guide to the greatest gigs and best parties to see in 2013
GROOVES: Roisin Gadelrab previews the must-see gigs for the festive season
GROOVES: Happy Mondays star Rowetta talks about stepping on the tour bus again
MAKING HIS MARC: How Bolan inspired Japanese superstar Tomoyasu Hotei
GROOVES: Wrestling star Chris Jericho on getting to grips with rock 'n' roll
MACY'S WONDERLAND: Singer to perform Stevie's classic album at Koko
GROOVES: Camden's 'Music Walk of Fame' ready to move a step closer
GROOVES: Unicorn Kid on the sounds of Sega, and his favourite Camden shop
GROOVES: Interview - The Herbaliser's co-founder Ollie Teeba
GROOVES: Rod Thomas on supporting the Scissor Sisters and the sounds of rural Wales
GROOVES: Warehouse Republic's pursuit of magical music and beautiful women
NY SPIES SUCCESS: Camden singer-songwriter on Tulisa, Plan B and an inspirational youth worker
GROOVES: The Gutter Brothers bring their 'pots and pans' sounds back to Camden
GROOVES: How 1960s musicians resurfaced for Joshua Radin's Underwater album
Letters
LETTERS: How can anyone justify cuts to the fire service?
LETTERS: Labour needs a leader acceptable to the electorate
LETTERS: Easter thoughts on the Stones in Cuba...
LETTERS: Hospitals are falling short of meeting the NHS targets on waiting times
LETTERS: Do mental health patients have no rights?
LETTERS: Tory plans to force academies upon us must be resisted
LETTERS: Support Berwick Street Market and its traders
LETTERS: There is a real fear of track instability and catastrophe with the HS2 plans
LETTERS: I’ve used every opportunity to voice my objection to HS2
LETTERS: HS2 should be paused – the legislation needs more fundamental work
LETTERS: Sign the London Cycling Campaign petition
LETTERS: Why do pedestrian crossings lead to the stores?
LETTERS: London is not some Cotswold village - Boris Johnson should not be cutting the fire service
LETTERS: Tavistock Place bollards are dangerous
LETTERS: The Cycle Superhighway 11 is a threat to us all
LETTERS: Is Bob Davenport’s implied sneer against old Etonian politicians tinged with envy?
LETTERS: Cars vs bikes: TfL and National Rail should reduce their exorbitant fares
LETTERS: More cuts - the reasons why I had to resign as chair of the fire authority’s resources committee
LETTERS: The yes and no of democracy
LETTERS: We don’t want the Grosvenor Estate Office to be relocated
LETTERS: The fight for our National Health Service goes on
LETTERS: George Eliot saw Cameron, Osborne, Johnson and Letwin coming
LETTERS: Redirecting traffic from one street to another is no answer to pollution
LETTERS: How many times have cyclists contributed to accidents?
LETTERS: Thanks for what IDS?
Cinema
CINEMA: Cheesy laughs in Eddie The Eagle biopic
MUSIC: DJ and producer Adam Prescott has a new album
CINEMA: North Korean's Kim and The Progaganda Game
FILM: Big bodice count in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
CINEMA: A knockout cast for film version of Dad's Army
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