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Editorial: A Brief Note on the Westminster Attacks
In the wake of the terrorist incident which left five dead and over 40 injured in Westminster this week, St John Street News editor Tom Buxton offers his perspective on these tragic
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London Goes Stateside – How to Watch the US Presidential Election Live
Ahead of Judgement Day on November 8, St John Street News editor Tom Buxton reveals how to catch all of the action without booking the next flight to the USA…
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Review: ‘London in Video Games’ at the Museum of London
As the Museum of London moves from 150 London Wall to West Smithfield on June 16th, Tom Buxton delivers his verdict on one of the final displays to grace the
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London Mayoral Election: Boris’ Manifesto, Four Years On (Part 2)
With just a few hours remaining until the new Mayor of London’s identity is revealed, Tom Buxton concludes his two-part investigation into how Boris Johnson’s tenure affected the borough of
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London Mayoral Election: Boris’ Manifesto, Four Years On (Part 1)
Tom Buxton investigates whether London’s ex-mayor fulfilled his electoral pledges and how his actions affected Islington… Few documents enable the public to hold their leaders to account more than the electoral
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Review: ‘What’s in a Name’ at Museum of London
Hot on the heels of recent celebratory events timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death, Tom Buxton visits the Museum of London’s new Shakespeare-themed exhibit to
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Islington and Hackney’s Top 6 Christmas Light Displays
Text by Tom Buxton, Images by Valerie Browne It’s that time of year again – the advent calendars are out, the tinsel’s already been draped across every available wall, John
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Opinion – ASDA’s Black Friday U-Turn should get the green light elsewhere
“Cry ‘Havoc’, and let slip the dogs of war…” There are those who say that the words of William Shakespeare still very much resonate with today’s society, and that’s certainly the case with
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Opinion: Why ‘Suffragette’ Proves Period Comedies Need A Revival
Back in 2010, a heartwarming British comedy called Made in Dagenham appeared on the cinematic scene. The film, directed by Nigel Cole, focused primarily on the true story of the
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The enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes
The Great Detective has graced the big screen more than once and still enjoys great popularity today – this week a historian even found a long-lost Sherlock Holmes story in his attic.
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