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Mitzi and Teddy Paint the Town Strawberry-red

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The Case of the Missing Glove

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Police hire "drunk" actors to catch bad pub landlords

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F for French House

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10 Great Going Away Party Ideas

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Mitzi and Teddy's Excellent Adventure in Norfolk

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By Josh Jones, le cool LondonPhoto: Tom Medwell There are obviously loads of good things about living in London, but one of the best ones is that there are plenty of places where you can go and watch a band who are minutes from becoming huge in the comfort of a cosy pub with relatively small queues at the bar and affordable pints. Here's pretty much a north, east, south and west guide to the best pubs that play the best music in London town. Windmill Brixton The Windmill is a total gem of a venue in the middle of a really scruffy part of south London. Inside, it's pretty scruffy as well, in fact it's scruffy as fuck (in the best possible way), but this Irish boozer in Brixton has played host to an whole host of bands - some now massive - it's one of those places a band needs to play before they go on to bigger things. But also, if you want to watch some really new music, then this is the place. They have at least three bands on a night and in the summer they have a free bbq and up to 12 bands playing throughout the day. Plus the beer's cheap and the locals might be a bit scary looking but they're really friendly. Luminaire Any gig venue that has signs on the wall telling people to shut the hell up while the gig is on deserves to be in a top five. And this is the place. They actually do have those signs. And not as polite as that. Up in Kilburn, the Luminaire has an amazing array of bands old and new - they even had one of two original delta blues guys still alive, David Honeyboy, Edwards play there - which is pretty cool. Halfmoon Putney"Christ, Putney?" I hear you say. And you're right. That whole part of London is absolutely terrible. All jackets and jeans and boat race faces and shit like that. But the Halfmoon is something of a London institution. No, really - The Rolling Stones, The Who, U2, Elvis Costello, Bo Diddley, Kasabian and Morrisey have all played there. It's currently under threat from closure, so maybe go there and show some support. The MacbethBy getting in a different promoter in pretty much every night of the week, The Macbeth is assured of a massively varied amount of music standing on its stage. For instance, I remember seeing a guy who put his laptop on a chair, pressed a button and fucked off out of the place leaving us to watch a badly animated mouth sing in a monotone robot voice. But they usually have much better stuff on than that. Plus it's now got a third floor and an outside terrace for smoking your rollies. Amersham Arms I was once interviewing a band from New York and they asked what New Cross and the Amersham Arms was like. I told them it was as tough as today's Shoreditch wished it could be and that it was a heady mix of fashion students and rowdy south Londoners. The next day they emailed me and said within the first song, someone had been glassed and a car had been set alight right outside the front door. Surprisingly close to London Bridge (if you never venture south), the Amersham Arms features some of the best bands on the bandwagon. It's owned by the people who own the Lock Tavern in Camden if that helps too. By Josh Jones, le cool LondonPhoto: Tom Medwell There are obviously loads of good... more

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A neighbourhood guide to Bethnal Green: from monster fry-ups to the men’s club

Photo and story by Lara Kavanagh, le cool London
It may not be the prettiest stretch in town, but with its friendly local buzz and slightly grimy cool, Bethnal Green is a fine place to hang out, with Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Shoreditch just a short trot away. This list could have been really long, but here is a chiselled-down selection of the area’s top face-stuffing, shopping and prancing spots.
Breakfast: E. Pelicci32 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0AG
Wonderful café with the best fry-up, chips, cannelloni and broccoli cheese around. Come for a giant feed and loads of cheeky grins.
Museum: V&A Museum of ChildhoodCambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA

Geared to kids but fun for everyone, the museum features a fun-filled exhibition of toys through the ages, from the most basic of dolls to hi-tech gizmos. Entry is free.
Coffee and antiques: Hurwundeki299 Railway Arches, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9HA

A bizarre mix of coffee shop and bric-a-brac sale randomly topped off with an antique kids’ playground in the sandy forecourt. It’s an utterly brilliant arm of the oddball Hurwundeki brand, which also includes a boutique on Commercial Street and a salon on Brick Lane.
Market: Columbia Road flower marketColumbia Road, E2
Folks swarm here from all over to snap up cut flowers and plants from the famous Sunday market. It’s crowded, but great fun if you’re in the mood for a slow browse.
Pretty things: Jessie and Buddug's shop Columbia Road, E2 7RG
Buddug Humphreys and Jessie Chorley’s emporium of quirk, now in its spanking new ground-floor location, hosts a gorgeous mix of tea-cup candles, whimsical accessories and handmade notebooks and cards.
Boozers: The Florist and The CamelThe Florist Arms, 225 Globe Road, E2 0JDThe Camel, 277 Globe Road, E2 0JD
Bethnal Green is great for pubs, but two sure bets for a relaxed pint are Globe Road’s Florist and Camel. Both have had savvy refits in recent years, and each has a good range of beers and a specialised menu - pizzas in one, pies in the other.
Fine dining: Bistrotheque23-27 Wadeson Street, E2 9DR
Impeccable, largely British-inspired food served in a sleek converted warehouse. If you’re lucky you’ll get live piano accompaniment involving George Michael covers, and other such gems. Great for dinner or a lazy brunch.
Dancing: Bethnal Green Working Men's Club 42-44 Pollard Row, E2 6NB

A freakish amount of fun is always on the menu here, with many a bizarre but joyful themed party. Be sure to check what’s on, as you could be in for a surf pop, retro cinema, go-go dancing, and frisky burlesque or gay rockabilly night.
Sunday roast: The Royal Oak73 Columbia Road, E2 7RG
It’s worth paying a bit extra for the gob-smackingly good Sunday roast at this atmospheric market-side pub. Choose from fish, meat and vegetarian options, and enjoy them in the beautiful first-floor dining room.Photo and story by Lara Kavanagh, le cool London It may not be the prettiest stretch... more

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AKBAR, BILLY, MOHSEN'S - THE SOUVLAKI PLACE TORONTO - PROMO VIDEO TEST-by Gordon King Welke and Leona Sackaney Sweet, June 20, 2010

Great owners, great staff and the best food in Bloorcourt Village! Even the patio,... more

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City pubs start a food fight

It was all supposed to be so beautiful. A little local pub on every other street... more

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United Kingdom Talk Thursday 22nd April 2010

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United Kingdom Talk Thursday 15th April 2010

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Sky launches 3D channel in pubs

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United Kingdom Talk Video Thursday 10th December 2009

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Camden Crawl

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United Kingdom Talk Video Thursday 26th November 2009

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United Kingdom Talk Video Thursday 17th November 2009

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United Kingdom Talk Video Tuesday 10th November 2009

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