The London Standard - October 10, 2024

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October 10, 2024

My 10-year plan to clean up London's rivers - just like its air

Sadiq Khan no longer lives in a glass onion, the distinctive bauble down near Tower Bridge.

10+ mins

The Queen, Drink and Drugs... What Made Me and Saved Me- Artist Chris Levine on kicking bad habits and shooting our art greats

For artist Chris Levine, Andy Warhol is always watching. A genuine self-portrait by the great Pop artist gazes out from the wall of Levine's studio in Hampshire, given to him by a collector after learning that Warhol was a huge inspiration. He said I could have one if I wanted. I thought he was joking, but a few weeks later he turned up with a big roll.

6 mins

I'll Always Have Northern Soul, But When I Saw London I Was Hooked - Despite my grandma's dire warnings, just had to leave Oldham behind

Despite my grandma's dire warnings, just had to leave Oldham behind

5 mins

Is London now out of reach for the most creative among us?

Let's be more like Oslo, where they actually make the city liveable for artists.

4 mins

Starmer is heading for his 100-day moment under a cloud

He's sacked his chief of staff and must turn things around sharp

4 mins

How the Mossad Algorithm is Reimagining Modern War - Hi-tech, elaborate, audacious... Israel's foreign intelligence agency is leading the spying world into uncharted territory

Of all the monuments to the horrors of the October 7 massacres, the remains of the military outpost closest to the Gaza Strip and the nearby kibbutz at Nahal Oz must be the most melancholy. They received the first onslaught of the Hamas terrorists at around 4.30am.In less than an hour 66 soldiers were killed, six were captured and six are still missing while at the kibbutz nearby 15 were killed and eight taken into Gaza as hostage.

8 mins

White-collar jobs are going to be rendered obsolete ...and that's awesome

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am believes the AI revolution will redraw the world map - for the better.

4 mins

Mabel 'You Can Make the Most Incredible Song and People Will Still Just be Talking About your Tits' - As a best British female Brit award winner and recent inductee into the rarified Spotify Billions Club for 2019 single Don't Call Me Up, stepping back into the limelight should have been smooth sailing for Mabel McVey.

As a best British female Brit award winner and recent inductee into the rarified Spotify Billions Club for 2019 single Don't Call Me Up, stepping back into the limelight should have been smooth sailing for Mabel McVey. But when the mononymously known pop star teased her return on Instagram in March, the message was filled with heavy allusions to the difficulties of what had come before.

6 mins

Restaurants like Daquisemake London whatitis

No one can be expected to know everything. Still, you’d think a critic might be sure how to pronounce the name of the restaurant they were reviewing.

3 mins

Ronan shines in McQueen's journey through war-torn London

A strikingly assured debut performance from child actor Elliott Heffernan anchors Steve McQueen's film.

2 mins

London's Hidden Gems

SECRET SPOTS YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO DISCOVER

4 mins

At home with...Idris Khan and Annie Morris

Modern art mixed with cosy fabrics works a treat in the artist couple's Islington home

5 mins

The man who put the fizz back into Soho House

...and his stunningly chic new 'club within a club' in Mayfair

4 mins

Carsley's England audition - The right man for a fresh start?

Don't be fooled by his low profile, say those who know him best- the ex-U21s boss can take the side to new heights

5 mins

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