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Splits expected over gay marriage - Conservative Party divisions over legalising same-sex marriage in England and Wales are set to be exposed again when the plans return to the Commons later. [BBC Politics]

IS THIS NOT A WASTE OF TIME?????

Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it - Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon finally have proof that our brains can detect grammatical errors without even realising it. [Daily Mail Tech]

Sony investor urges company break-up - US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm. [BBC Business]

'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea - There are calls for a major shake up of accident and emergency services in south Wales to be abandoned due to the current crisis in demand. [BBC Health]

AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem' - A report by MPs has found that progress in getting rid of the tuberculosis is "painfully slow" and claims that multi-resistant strains are now an "urgent" problem. [BBC Health]

VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person' - Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham says that merging the NHS with social care would be better value for money [BBC Health]

It appears that the government is attempting to control the newspapers and news sites. Free speech will not
be part of Britain. 1984 will be here. Cameras in your street, secret police trials, Councils and Government cover ups.
Control of TV and News Content. Control of emails and internet viewing.
BACK THE NEWSPAPERS NOT THE GOVERNMENT- YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE ALL NEWSPAPERS- BUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS OUR HERITAGE. WITHOUT IT WE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED STATE. NOBODY WILL TRUST US.WILL YOU BE A MEMBER OF THE SECRET POLICE.

Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says Lib Dems will not agree to any new law allowing all Britons' online activity to be recorded. [BBC Politics]

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

As hail thundered down and heavy winds began whipping the area of Moore, a storm warning went off just before 3pm local time, warning the 170,000 residents within the area to seek shelter.

In a major speech, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will condemn the scandal of out-of-hours services where 'you speak to a doctor who doesn't know you from Adam'.

Prime Minister David Cameron backed Labour’s calls for an immediate consultation on the future of civil partnerships once gay marriages are legalised.

The explosion in Newark which left grandfather Leslie Rourke, 71, (bottom), and his daughter-in-law Jeanette Rourke, 40 (top) could have been caused by Mr Rourke helping his son to renovate his central heating system.

Buying nice things triggers the same feel-good chemicals in the brain as cocaine or gambling, say experts. But it can leave shopping addicts feeling wretched the next day as they lie to their other halves.

A surge in Royal Bank of Scotland’s share price boosted the FTSE 100 index. On Friday, markets closed at the highest level since October 2007, a month after the run on Northern Rock.

Barcelona city hall has spoken out against plans to build a 1.5billion euro island off the coast of the Catalan city. The planners, Mobilona, intend to build a Space Hotel that is the tallest building in Europe.

David Cameron praises Conservative activists for their "duty and decency" and says he would never employ anyone who "sneered" at them.

Major Peake, Britain's first astronaut for 20 years, took stomach-churning 'zero gravity' flights and learned Russian to communicate on the International Space Station.

A small cruise liner with 112 people on board runs aground in the waters of Oban Bay on the west coast of Scotland.

 

Judging by the wares spotted on recent red carpets, like the sheer-paneled Antonio Berardi gown Gwyneth Paltrow donned to the Iron Man 3 premiere and the posterior-flashing Givenchy frock Ke$ha sported at last night’s Billboard awards, it would seem there’s a risqué trend afoot. And it’s spilling over onto the Resort ’14 runways, but with a ladylike twist. Chanel, J.W. Anderson’s Versus Versace, and Christian Dior each offered examples of flowery, diaphanous lace. Karl Lagerfeld opted for subtle applications, namely with a bra-revealing blouse shown under a matching blazer, while Raf Simons went full monty-ette, splitting one dress with a mint-colored, neck-to-knee filigree. Anderson offset the neon pink of a slash-away skirt with a hip-high black-lace inset. Needless to say, it left little to the imagination—save what one would possibly wear underneath.

 

Have you ever urgently needed a Lanvin frock at 2 a.m.? What about a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood pumps. No? Even so, we bet guests at The Mark hotel will find a host of reasons for late-night sartorial demands. Starting tomorrow, The Mark—the five-star Upper East Side lodging establishment favored by Carine Roitfeld, Russell Crowe, and Marc Jacobs, who decamped to the hotel during Sandy—will launch a partnership with Bergdorf Goodman. The union will solve any and all designer emergencies, providing guests with twenty-four-hour access to Bergdorf’s personal shoppers and, in some cases, after-hours admission to the store itself. “We make the impossible possible,” the hotel’s chief concierge, Isabelle Hogan, told Style.com. Hard-to-get items will also be readily available—for instance, if, say, a new Céline bag hits shelves in the morning, The Mark will give Todd Okerstrom—Bergdorf’s head of personal shopping—a call, and you can have it sitting on your bed by lunchtime. Delivery is, of course, complimentary.

 

The Mark hotel is located at 25 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10075.

 

The CFDA Fashion Awards are set for June 3 (tune in the following morning to watch the exclusive broadcast here, on Style.com), and to introduce the designers nominated for the 2013 Swarovski Awards, the crystal house has created a trio of films. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, we’ll be debuting the shorts. Next up are the nominees for Swarovski’s Award for Accessory Design. Get better acquainted with Irene Neuwirth, Pamela Love,
and Jennifer Meyer, above.

 

Ferragamo’s The Amazing Shoemaker—an exhibition that explores shoes’ starring roles in stories throughout history—is on view at the Ferragamo Museum in Florence until March 31 of next year. But for those of us who can’t scoot over to Italy for the action, the house is bringing a taste of whimsy to New York. The museum show includes contemporary pieces inspired by such stories as Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz, classical works, short films, and new fairy tales by the likes of Hamid Ziarati, Michele Mari, and Elisa Biagini. However, one can’t really talk about narrative-stealing kicks without mentioning Hermes’ winged sandals—the mythical accessories appear in the exhibition in the form of Giambologna’s sixteenth-century sculpture Mercurio. And in honor of the ancient god’s divine taste in footwear, Ferragamo has released a pair of winged calfskin sandals, which debut exclusively above. Available from May 22 through June 2, the wares are part of a larger capsule, comprising a series of story-inspired heels and tote bags, as well as a selection of silk scarves. Designed by artist Michela Petoletti, each foulard is printed with watercolors depicting scenes from shoe-centric fables.

 

From Wednesday, the house’s Fifth Avenue flagship will also offer signed copies of Frank Espinosa’s limited-edition graphic novel based on Mr. Ferragamo’s life (above). Proceeds from the sales will be donated to Un Cuore, Un Mondo, a nonprofit organization that provides aid to children suffering from heart disease.

Murad Qureshi argues that the Mayor's commitment to electric cars falls short of his rhetoric

The Mayor and senior representatives of the train companies serving Greater London have pledged to continue to work together to improve services for the capital's rail passengers.

Giant screen in Trafalgar Square showing highlights of Vancouver Winter Games opening ceremony - Olympics ice sculpture - chance to try 'virtual' winter sports

Confirmation hearings for proposed appointments to the London Waste and Recycling Board and Metropolitan Police Authority.

The Mayor's London Film Day is on 21 March, promoting the cinema-going experience to people across the capital and celebrating the film-making achievements of one of the world's most cinematic cities

The London Assembly has launched an investigation into the ticketing strategy for the 2012 Games

The Mayor's budget has been approved unamended by the London Assembly today. He has delivered on a promise to freeze City Hall's share of the council tax for a second year.

Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, by leading Anglo-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare will be unveiled in Trafalgar Square on Monday 24 May

The London Assembly reacts to the Mayor's budget

The Mayor's cultural adviser, Munira Mirza will appear before the committee to discus the drafdt cultural strategy

Beer, dressing up and plenty of cheese at this fun pop night in London. Strictly no trendy music! Saturdays

Resident DJ Eddy Temple Morris brings you the best indie and electronica in London every Friday

Dig out those flares for a Saturday night trip back to the 70s at the Den and Centro. Saturdays

Misery loves company, so cry your eyes out (or just dance) with fellow miserablists at London's Feeling Gloomy. Saturdays

Long-running nostalgia night at Portland Girls' School where all clubbers must wear school uniform. Every Saturday Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?artist=SCHOOL+DISCO&ventown=london&filler1=visitlon

Get free children's tickets to London's best West End theatre shows thanks to Kid's Week. August

Michael Rosen's award-winning book We're Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly to life on the stage. 3 Jul-8 Sep

Simon Russell Beale and John Simm starr in a new production of Harold Pinter’s macabre tragicomedy. Until 3 Aug Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/the-hothouse

Graham Greene's anarchic comedy comes to the London stage, adapted by Giles Havergal. Until 29 Jun Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/travels-with-my-aunt

Illusionist Derren Brown returns to London's West End with a new "secret" live show at the Palace Theatre. 24 Jun-17 Aug Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/derren-brown-infamous

This award-winning black comedy returns to London following its record-breaking debut season in 2012. 29 Jun-18 Jan Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/the-ladykillers

Comedian Lenny Henry leads the cast in this award-winning, 20th-century American drama. 19 Jun-14 Sep Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/fences

Kim Cattrall stars as a fading Hollywood legend ravaged by the bitterness of failure and despair at the Old Vic. 1 Jun-31 Aug Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/sweet-bird-of-youth

Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor star in Noel Coward's Private Lives at the Gielgud Theatre this summer. 22 Jun-21 Sep Book online: http://visitlondon.entstix.com/tickets/private-lives

See a magical and gripping production of Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe this summer. 22 Jun-13 Oct

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Splits expected over gay marriage - Conservative Party divisions over legalising same-sex marriage in England and Wales are set to be exposed again when the plans return to the Commons later. [BBC Politics]

IS THIS NOT A WASTE OF TIME?????

Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it - Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon finally have proof that our brains can detect grammatical errors without even realising it. [Daily Mail Tech]

Sony investor urges company break-up - US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm. [BBC Business]

'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea - There are calls for a major shake up of accident and emergency services in south Wales to be abandoned due to the current crisis in demand. [BBC Health]

AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem' - A report by MPs has found that progress in getting rid of the tuberculosis is "painfully slow" and claims that multi-resistant strains are now an "urgent" problem. [BBC Health]

VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person' - Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham says that merging the NHS with social care would be better value for money [BBC Health]

It appears that the government is attempting to control the newspapers and news sites. Free speech will not
be part of Britain. 1984 will be here. Cameras in your street, secret police trials, Councils and Government cover ups.
Control of TV and News Content. Control of emails and internet viewing.
BACK THE NEWSPAPERS NOT THE GOVERNMENT- YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE ALL NEWSPAPERS- BUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS OUR HERITAGE. WITHOUT IT WE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED STATE. NOBODY WILL TRUST US.WILL YOU BE A MEMBER OF THE SECRET POLICE.

Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says Lib Dems will not agree to any new law allowing all Britons' online activity to be recorded. [BBC Politics]

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

Pupils from school years 1 to 11 can travel on the Emirates Air Line for just £1 when in a school group. History, science or design and technology can be learnt 90 metres above the River Thames on the Emirates Air Line.

Changes make scheme greener and more efficient.

Estimated 49.5 million journeys made on London's bus network in one week - around half the number of all bus journeys in England. London's population increasing by the equivalent of two buses full of people every day.

Station modernisation part of the work to support transformation of the Battersea Nine Elms area. Station to become step-free as part of plans for a more accessible interchange.

Apprentice concession is part of the Mayor's on-going campaign to boost employment opportunities for young Londoners.

Crossrail 2 would create a new high frequency, high capacity rail line with shorter journey times between southwest and northeast London.

BBC viewers are set to get a fresh insight into the fascinating history of the Tube this week with a documentary charting the development of the world's first underground railway.

New bus is designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK.

Lane restrictions in place for several days to allow Thames Water to carry out vital sewer repairs.

The river crossings consultation report shows there is continued support for a new road tunnel between Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula and a new river crossing at Gallions Reach.

The Mayor and senior representatives of the train companies serving Greater London have pledged to continue to work together to improve services for the capital's rail passengers.

Giant screen in Trafalgar Square showing highlights of Vancouver Winter Games opening ceremony - Olympics ice sculpture - chance to try 'virtual' winter sports

The Mayor's London Film Day is on 21 March, promoting the cinema-going experience to people across the capital and celebrating the film-making achievements of one of the world's most cinematic cities

Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, by leading Anglo-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare will be unveiled in Trafalgar Square on Monday 24 May

The Mayor's budget has been approved unamended by the London Assembly today. He has delivered on a promise to freeze City Hall's share of the council tax for a second year.

Some of the UK's most famous faces have given their ideas and backing to plans to tackle climate change and make the capital more energy efficient. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has called on others to join the debate and has pledged to incorporate the best ideas in the city's climate action plans (9 February, 2010).

Trafalgar Square is to host a sporting extravaganza to mark the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is to become chair of London United, the group co-ordinating the capital's support for the England 2018 FIFA World Cup bid, it was announced today.

The Mayor and the London Apprenticeship Company warn that the capital's youth are in danger of losing out and businesses need to increase apprenticeship opportunities.

Mayor announces final Crossrail Business Rate Supplement

The first all-German final at Wembley Stadium. FC Bayern München take on Borussia Dortmund. 25 May

Don't miss funnyman Russell Howard's hilarious show. 14-17 Apr

Energetic comedian Lee Evans is performing his latest side-splitting material at The O2 in 2014. 26-27 Sep & 3-4 Oct

London’s only roaming open-air cinema is back for its third summer season. 14 Jul-21 Sep

Movie fans can watch their favourite movies while relaxing in a hot tub on the rooftop of a hip London venue. 6 Jun-30 Sep

Get free children's tickets to London's best West End theatre shows thanks to Kid's Week. August

Experience the best of UK and international street arts in Greenwich and the London Docklands. 21-29 Jun

Yoko Ono curates this year's Meltdown Festival, focusing on music, peace, feminism and environmentalism. 14-23 Jun

Watch the world's best athletes compete at London's majestic Olympic Stadium in the summer of 2017. Aug 2017

Listen to the soulful sounds of Alicia Keys as she brings her Girl On Fire tour to London's O2 Arena. 30-31 May Book online: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Alicia-Keys-tickets/artist/807171?camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT&brand=[=BRAND=]

Join East London's cool kids for the popular Field Day music festival in Victoria Park. 25 May Book online: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Field-Day-Music-Festival-tickets/artist/866575?camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT&brand=[=BRAND=]

See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show. 21 May

See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show. 28 May

See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show. 3-5 Oct

See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show. 16-24 Oct

See popular East End comic Micky Flanagan in his hilarious new stand-up show. 24-25 May

Discover the thrillingly gory secrets of London's Theatreland on this ghoulish tour. 27 Oct-8 Dec

See the thrilling second stage of the 2013 World Rowing Cup at Eton Dorney. 21-23 Jun

Europe's largest free Latin American fiesta makes London's summer sizzle. Aug

As London Fashion Week draws to a close, the spectacular Somerset House will morph into a giant shopping extravaganza for London Fashion Weekend (21-24 Feb). You can experience the buzz of the city’s biggest week of fashion by enjoying glamorous ...

Calling all hipsters! American retailer Urban Outfitters is opening a new store in Marble Arch on 1 February. Sited at 469 Oxford Street, this two-floor store will stand out from the crowd thanks to its transparent internal walls which mean ...

Two new shops launch for Christmas, with promises of further London Fashion Week fun; plus there's a jewellery showcase in Harvey Nichols, and don't miss the helpful Christmas butlers on Sloane Street...

A cult classic comes to Carnaby; Selfridges goes crazy for men's shoes; Alice and Olivia celebrates Thanksgiving; and Musto comes to Seven Dials.

Christmas comes to town this week; plus there's a new shoe shop in Carnaby; a new pop-up in Seven Dials, and a free exhibition of food art at Westfield Stratford City

Wool week continues in London; Harvey Nichols focuses on what lies beneath; London welcomes another Floris store; and the London College of Fashion Shop pops up in Carnaby Street

Great news for smart guys this week: there are two new menswear shops opening in London, one in Seven Dials and the other in Jermyn Street. Plus, if you're a Michael Jackson fan, you should book a trip to Westfield; and how to celebrate Wool Week with M&S and Oxfam.

Autumn’s on the way: time to curl up with a good book, start a new craft project, invest in some new shoes, or retreat to the kitchen to cook up something seasonal. Happily, London’s top shops are here to help you out with all of the above.

Happy Birthday to a record-breaking Westfield Stratford; two new designer flagships for London from Burberry and McQ; and a tip for the kids for this Saturday

This week’s top London shopping news stories