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30 August 2023

The Met and the Media: the mysteries of London's "best kept secret"

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Over a decade ago, London's ever-evolving landscape continued to surprise its residents with peculiar announcements and hidden gems. Bac...
24 August 2023

Fortnum and Mason: the unsavoury truth

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We dig deep into Fortnum and Mason's Chicken and Ham Mini Pie – the tantalising treat that holds all the promise of flavour-packed goodn...
22 August 2023

"Behind Closed Muffs: When reputation trumped the dock"

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In a fascinating historical account from the "Saint James's Chronicle" newspaper, dated December 20, 1842, we transport you ba...
21 August 2023

The Cycledrama Chronicles: Lime Bikes' audacious urban artistry

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As Lime bike riders continue to reshape the urban landscape one audacious parking spot at a time, many Londoners are left wondering: is this...
14 August 2023

ICO verdict On Lewisham Council's FOI “delinquency”

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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has wielded its authority, issuing an enforcement notice against London’s Lewisham Council i...
10 August 2023

Unveiling Lewisham Council's FOI enigma

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A recent communication from Lewisham Council peels back the layers of secrecy shrouding its operations. A two-year delay in addressing cruci...
26 July 2023

The Plastic Mayor? Damien Egan's track record under scrutiny

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A s the Plastic Mayor of Lewisham seeks higher office as the Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bristol North East, Damien Ega...
31 January 2022

Hannah's Ghosts - Unmasked

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  (Photo: Chris Floyd) TheBigRetort pursues phantoms in the haunted mind of  Journalist Hannah Betts, and  comes up with a discovery about...