Jubilee
From Gangnam Style to Nick Clegg’s apology song: The top viral videos of 2012
George Arnett gives a rundown of the top viral videos of this year.
By George Arnett | Notebook | Friday, 14 December 2012 at 4:00 am
Nick Grimshaw, Chris Moyles, Radio 2, #fpsummit, Worcester
A look at the trending topics on social networking sites and search engines today, to see what we’re interested in, and why.
By Ellen E Jones | Notebook | Wednesday, 11 July 2012 at 11:02 am
What should we teach our children about political revolution?
We tried explaining to our little ones why the helicopters circled overhead last summer, why all the shops in our South East London neighbourhood were boarded up and why we were transfixed by burning buildings on TV. “Some people are very angry,” we said. And of course, the answer came back, “Why?”.
By Georgina Sowerby | Arts | Thursday, 7 June 2012 at 1:58 pm
Jubilee workfare: A Dickensian tale brought to life
It’s as though Charles Dickens himself penned this story, and authorities in power have sought to bring it to life 142 years after his death (Died June 9 1970). What a throwback to the dreary Victorian era often portrayed by the novelist; the forgotten unemployed bussed into the capital under moonlight and told to get their ‘heads down’ under a dirty bridge in readiness for a gruelling 14-hour shift.
By Josh Barrie | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion | Thursday, 7 June 2012 at 4:02 am
Why would anyone want to wear a Queen mask?
I really thought I could handle this. I thought I’d be able to do a barbecue on the Saturday followed by a street party on the Monday. As I write this, it’s Sunday and I’ve had enough.
By Jamie Lewis | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 6 June 2012 at 4:10 pm
The Diamond Jubilee: Elizabeth’s 60 years draining the state
In my eyes, partaking in the Diamond Jubilee is not just a celebration of Elizabeth’s 60 year reign, but a celebration of something far more sinister – to me, it’s a celebration of the ingrained inequality and class segregation within our country.
By Charlotte Rachael Proudman | Notebook, iPolitics | Tuesday, 5 June 2012 at 4:00 am
Barking Blondes: Duchy doggy dinners, four-legged royals and a very British bulldog
We believe, that as long as we have a royal family, then dogs will be welcome in royal parks. After all, the Windsors love a pooch. And as the saying goes “if you are looking for love, love a dog!”
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook | Sunday, 3 June 2012 at 4:00 am
Top of the posts: Fascism in football, sexism on the street and ruffling royalist feathers
The most read blogs this week, as determined by stats.
By Steve Anderson | Notebook | Friday, 1 June 2012 at 5:22 pm
Something For The Weekend in London: June 1 – June 5
Thanks to Her Majesty’s 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth, we’ve got a rare long weekend to make the most of.
By Matilda Egere-Cooper | Arts | Friday, 1 June 2012 at 12:00 pm
Poetry, pork pies and punks: Our pick of the weekend’s Jubilee street parties
Whether you’re a staunch royalist or more of a put-the-royals-in-council-housing-then-poke-them-with-sticks type, there’s a shindig out there perfectly suited to your tastes.
By Emily Jupp | Arts, Notebook | Friday, 1 June 2012 at 9:00 am
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