A year of stitching and planning goes into London’s Bank Holiday weekend street festival. Mahogany Carnival Arts is leading the way to protect the tradition

Imagine there were more than 75 stabbings and at least two murders at the Boat Race over a ten-year period — there would rightly be public outrage

A documentary explores the wild life of Bill Fuller, who gave the world one of Camden’s most beloved rock venues

A ‘spontaneous’ march in 1966 heralded the beginning of a London tradition but the carnival’s roots lie in discrimination, racist abuse and a desire for community

More than half of the capital’s graveyards are expected to be full within 15 years — and changing demographics are increasing demand

The Times counted 357 bike riders who did not brake for pedestrians at the ‘floating bus stop’ near Blackfriars Bridge in central London

Arriva drivers report fatigue and near-misses in extreme summer temperatures, prompting Unite to demand fleet-wide air conditioning

‘Shall we try that new Peruvian?’ I asked my friend James, who lives nearby. ‘I promise it won’t be all boiled guinea pigs and nose flutes’

Eve Strutt’s rejected attempt to adopt a greyhound has highlighted strict rules on suitability that some pet lovers say are unfair

The film Tony celebrates the chef and writer. Here are seven bars and restaurants he loved in the capital