Metropolitan lines
The latest London political and cultural news from the Guardian's award-winning blogger Dave Hill
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God city
Religious affiliation in general may have declined, but the capital remains a place where faith is a significant force
Unbridled Boris
As he settles in to his final term at City Hall, Mayor Johnson's core political convictions are shining through
Air Line budget
At this point in its short history Boris Johnson's cable car project does not look like a transport or a financial success
Home truths
If Boris Johnson's housing policies are wrong for London, what are the right ones?
Dark stadium
The future of the Olympic park's centrepiece sports venue has again been thrown into doubt.
Rich city?
Boris Johnson's latest fare hikes are just the latest unwelcome addition to London's unaffordability
History city
Londoners could only gain from having a keener understanding of their own history
Cabby On
The long-established black cab manufacturer is in trouble, but alternatives are already in motion. Plus the Guardian on London and the future of the capital's A&Es
Blogging London
An event I chaired at the Museum of London this week underlined the contribution citizen journalism can make to the life of the city
Regeneration rows
Proposals to redevelopment the Earls Court area have crystalised the passions urban "regeneration" schemes stir
Park appeal
The build up to Sunday's central London half marathon has given me new insights into the city and its history
People boom
As the increasing size of its population is fully recognised, London needs to figure out how to make the most of its many people
Overheated homes
Why isn't Mayor Johnson making more noise about the capital's housing crisis?
London boy
News that the V&A will host a David Bowie retrospective reminds me of how deep his roots in the capital are
Air lines
What is the right aviation policy for the London region?
Marathon losers
A fabulous London Olympics will end on Sunday, but not all of east London has shared in the glory.
Quiet capital?
It seems that the Olympics are hurting the West End traders, but there may be silver linings.
Games making
London 2012's team of volunteers seem set to represent the city at its best.
Olympic cheer
I'm staying stoutly optimistic about London's ability to cope with Games, but I know there are testing times ahead
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