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Retiring academic Francis Wood claims commercial interests come before readers and books at British Library

Former curator of Chinese collections Dr Frances Wood: ‘We should get back to doing proper research’

Published: 7 June, 2013
by ALICE HUTTON

ONE of the British Library’s most senior and long-serving academics has claimed the national institution is “losing its way” by gagging staff and prioritising commercial projects

Inventor Gerry McMahon creates colourful tribute to cancer victim wife in his front garden

Gerry McMahon and the memorial (inset)

Gerry McMahon and the memorial (inset)

Published: 7 June, 2013
by AMY SMITH

A MEMORIAL to everlasting love stands in a Highbury front garden.

Professor's family in 15-hour 'nightmare' trapped at freezing Venice airport

Professor John Foot’s family were stuck at Venice airport for 15 hours

Professor John Foot’s family were stuck at Venice airport for 15 hours

Published: 7 April, 2013
by PETER GRUNER

Health and Wellbeing party planned for Islington's hard-working carers

Published: 7 June, 2013

WITH more than 16,000 hard-working carers in Islington, a much-needed Health and Wellbeing party is being held on Wednesday.

Rapper denies Andrew Jaipaul ‘revenge’ killing

Andrew Jaipaul

Andrew Jaipaul was killed in 2011

Published: 7 June, 2013
by STUART CARSON

Mystery singer 'Bambi' may turn up at sale of her own street art 'in a shawl and dark glasses'

Published: 7 June, 2013
by PAVAN AMARA

COVERT artist Bambi is set to make an appearance at the first auction of her street art.

Revised version of Whittington sell-off proposals will be published in July, according to the hospital’s chief executive Yi Mien Koh

Published: 7 June, 2013

A REVISED version of the Whittington sell-off proposals will be published in July, according to the hospital’s chief executive.

Your starter... Mayors team face quiz grilling

Mayor Barry Edwards, centre at the quiz

Mayor Barry Edwards, centre, with, from left, ex-mayor Barbara Smith, mayor’s partner Jenni Chan, ex-mayor Phil Kelly and his wife Dorothy Jones

Barrister in the swim in memory of friend who died of breast cancer

Published: 7 June, 2013

BARRISTER Emma Dixon is to swim 3.9km for charity in memory of a friend she met at Cambridge University.

Protest over Clerkenwell fire station closure threat

Published: 7 June, 2013

A MAJOR demonstration against fire station closures will leave Highbury Fields at 1pm tomorrow (Saturday).

Investigation launched into claims that excessive boat noise and fumes are making lives a misery for residents along Regent's Canal

Jenny Jones with Ian Shacklock and a representative of the Canal and River Trust

London Assembly member Jenny Jones with, centre, Ian Shacklock, of the Friends of Regent’s Canal, and a representative of the Canal and River Trust

FORUM: Right to a fair trial is at risk

Greg Foxsmith

Greg Foxsmith

Published: 7 June, 2013
by GREG FOXSMITH

HEALTH: Sweet smell of operation success - Patient tells of delight with a nasal procedure after sense loss of nearly 40 years

‘What smells will I discover today?’ David Wylie enjoys a restored sense.

‘What smells will I discover today?’ David Wylie enjoys a restored sense. Photo: Ramesh Pydiah

Published: 6 June, 2013
by TOM FOOT