Piccadilly Circus – Frank McNally on the colourful, coded history of a famous London address
An Irishman’s Diary
Angling Notes: A trip to Norway in pursuit of Atlantic Salmon
As stock continues to dwindle, breeding numbers in some rivers are unsustainable
‘I realised no virus was strong enough to overcome our mutual loathing’
London Letter: Streets empty and businesses abandoned amid sense of foreboding
Books in brief: From Standish O’Grady to austerity Britain
Plus: New light on the Irish Citizen Army, and a novel on the minutiae of mental illness
Brexit: Trapped inside a fatal metaphor for UK departure
London Letter: Perils of travelling through the city and not being a member of the club
How cigarettes are advertised and on sale near schools in many countries
Investigation by campaigners and experts finds cigarettes on sale close to school gates
He was calling me ‘mate’. I felt the blood rush up through my chest
London Letter: For some, the idea of Britain as a haven of tolerance and freedom prevails
‘The country is safe with Corbynistas!’ - shock and joy in London
Labour supporters hail a generational shift in politics as Tories lament devastating loss
Monet, Munch top sellers in 2016 art sales
David Bowie’s collection included ‘Sleep Sound’ by Jack B Yeats which sold for £233,000
In praise of London Library: a sanctuary for love and laziness
London Letter: Over 90% of books are on shelves, offering endless hours of browsing
Garmin lifts sat-nav game with innovative technology
New ‘Drive’ range has clever dash cam feature and lane departure warning system
Michael Flatley takes centre-stage in art world
Highest-priced painting of 2015 Irish art auctions is by former Lord of the Dance
Steven Gerrard and the ‘Top, Top’ Chop
Ken Early on how a line from Alex Ferguson got the world wondering just how good the Liverpool and England midfielder really is
British American Tobacco sales down as smokers get frugal
Revenue falls almost 10% with slowdown in sales accelerating in third quarter
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