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Robbie Griffiths is on the features and comment desks. He was previously editor of the historic Londoner's Diary column, covering politics, culture and society. At the weekend he moonlights as an editor and London voice for US radio station NPR.... MORE

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Robbie Griffiths is on the features and comment desks. He was previously editor of the historic Londoner's Diary column, covering politics, culture and society. At the weekend he moonlights as an editor and London voice for US radio station NPR.

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Lifestyle

Why is London the worst place in the country at recycling?

The city is the worst region in the country for recycling, with Tower Hamlets and Wandsworth bottom of the charts, and the mayor set to miss his targets. What needs to change?

15 May 2024
<p>Prince Harry about to board a flight at Aberdeen Airport</p>
UK

Scobie: Harry shouldn't fly by private jet while pushing eco-tourism

Exclusive: Royal biographer suggests he 'would not advise' couple to use private jets if he were their publicist

28 Nov 2023
<p>Meghan and Harry</p>
UK

Harry and Meghan 'happy in the US', says royal author

Royal author Omid Scobie's new book Endgame is released on Tuesday

28 Nov 2023
<p>Nigel Farage argues with Social Media Influencer ‘Nella’ about Immigration on ‘I’m A Celebrity’</p>
TV

I'm A Celebrity... Day 4: Nella Rose takes on Nigel Farage

Also: Jamie-Lynn turned things around with a daring feat and Farage reveals his political aspirations

23 Nov 2023
<p>Nella Rose faces electric shocks and spiders in the latest Bushtucker trial</p>
TV

I'm a Celebrity... Day 3: Nella Rose's shock treatment

Farage reveals he's 'slightly gutted' not to be selected for the show's latest humiliating challenge

22 Nov 2023
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TV

I'm a Celebrity...Day 2: animal bits, Brexit fits and unerotic showers

The former UKIP leader also gave his thoughts on what Boris Johnson was like behind closed doors

21 Nov 2023
<p>Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch (PA)</p>
Politics

Badenoch: Tech bosses are too powerful in regulating what we say

Ministers, MPs and activists gathered in London to sound an alert over freedom of speech

2 Nov 2023
<p>Former chancellor George Osborne with his wife and former adviser, Thea Rogers, outside St Mary’s Church in Bruton (Stefan Rousseau/PA)</p>
Diary

George Osborne and wife Thea Rogers expecting third child

The former chancellor will soon have three under three

19 Oct 2023
<p>James Mordaunt and sister Penny</p>
Diary

Penny Mordaunt's twin brother James attacks anti-LGBT Tories

He and Angela Rayner were at the Pink News awards last night

19 Oct 2023
<p>Writer Taki and the Spectator</p>
Diary

Spectator writer needed as Taki leaves after attempted rape conviction

The writer hasn't appeared in the last two magazines

19 Oct 2023
<p>Katherine Ryan and Lily Allen at the 2023 Glamour Awards</p>
Diary

Katherine Ryan speaks after Russell Brand scandal: 'all men are sick'

Lily Allen also spoke, saying her once wild life is now less 'dramatic'

18 Oct 2023
Diary

Just Stop Oil plan to stop more London cars in biggest protest yet

The new ‘slow march’ is planned for later this month

17 Oct 2023
Diary

Simpson’s Tavern: our shutdown stalemate could last for years

It is a year since the centuries old chophouse suddenly closed

17 Oct 2023
<p>Christopher Nolan</p>
Diary

Could Christopher Nolan direct the next James Bond?

The rumour mill is turning as London Film Festival closes

16 Oct 2023
<p>Harry Styles at Hampstead Ladies Ponds</p>
Diary

Harry Styles makes secret visit to women-only Hampstead Ladies Pond

Styles appeared at a shared breakfast at the Ladies Pond on Sunday

11 Oct 2023
<p>Lisa Nandy and Thangam Debbonaire in the DJ booth</p>
Diary

MPs hit the DJ decks as Starmer is the toast of town

More Keir-themed cocktails as shadow cabinet prepare karaoke numbers

10 Oct 2023
Diary

Labour sink ‘Keir Royale’ cocktails as conference begins

Sue Gray also made a party appearance on the first night

9 Oct 2023
<p>Canary Wharf</p>
Comment

The London Question: Is this the answer to our housing crisis?

Rents are soaring, yet offices go unused in Canary Wharf and the City as we WFH. Can’t they be turned into new homes?

9 Oct 2023
Diary

Boris and Carrie Johnson start a farm to rival Clarkson’s

Carrie Johnson has been sharing pictures of her new brood online

5 Oct 2023