Fearing an increase in the London Congestion Charge for cars with higher emissions may damage their sales, Porsche have issued the Mayor of London's office an ultimatum to reconsider or face legal action. Under advisement, Porsche's grounds for the action are that the increase in the daily charge from £8 to £25 for cars with higher emissions exceeds the original scope of the charge - na... read full post picked by Pocksucket 8 months ago

The heart of London's financial district has gone wireless. The Square Mile, Europe's premier financial center, has been turned into an oversized WiFi "hot zone," turning broadband-speed Internet into radio signals that can accessed through browsers on laptops, handheld game consoles, WiFi-enabled mobile phones and personal digital assistants. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

It might not be to everyone's taste - and that's not just because at £50 a cup it's the most expensive coffee in the world. The secret behind the special blend about to go on sale at an upmarket department store is that it is made from cats' droppings. Previously posted a year ago. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The theater where "The Merchant of Venice" and "Romeo and Juliet" likely debuted and where William Shakespeare himself may have trodden the boards has likely been discovered in east London, archaeologists at the Museum of London said Wednesday. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Costing more than a luxury Mercedes Benz for just one bottle, Scotch is a true collectors item. To track down that purest-form product of single malt Scotch Whisky in its most expensive bottles, we researched the findings of numerous Scotch experts, including distillery owners, auction-house specialists and spirits sommeliers. Following are the world's most expensive Scotches. picked by 1krazykorean 12 months ago

Whether or not you believe in a flat earth or a spherical one, this should still give you a chance to read about flat earth theory and post your views. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

Of all the shoes in your closet, I bet you don't have any quite like these. These are the most expensive shoes in the world. picked by DemureArt 9 months ago

Uh... HOLY SHMOLY! picked by punthe 8 months ago

In response to BernardBlack's post of London from above, at night I bring you London from beneath, time frame not specified.

The bulk of these are from the London Underground system, but other galleries inside and outside of London are here too. picked by pocksucket 1 month ago

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Really?! With that price I was sure they'd be sold out in minutes. picked by cameron0 11 months ago

A Mercedes was discovered in London rigged with fifty gallons of gasoline and nails. picked by unzercharlie 1 year ago

LONDON (Reuters) - More than 160 feral cats and kittens have been rescued from the site of the London 2012 Olympics as demolition work continues at a pace. picked by bevissimo 8 months ago

The article is interesting, but be sure to click the "see the most expensive chocolates" link. The pictures look so delicious that I almost wasn't repulsed by the prices. picked by kirbykirst 1 year ago

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) estimates that treating the nation's 10 most expensive medical conditions cost nearly $500 billion in 2005, the most recent year for which data has been compiled. picked by kirbykirst 8 months ago

Cribs has got nothing on these... picked by mrnelson 2 years ago

Some beautiful shots. Of London. From above. At night. Wow! picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Beer drinking, 101-year-old plumber with 17 children to run the London Marathon.

What are you slackers doing this weekend? picked by doggylives 7 months ago

The London Fire Brigade has a rap video to publicize their free smoke alarm give-away. Artist Stephen-remell Coleman is a firefighter on Wimbledon Fire Stations Red Watch, but in his free time performs as a rapper under the name 'Controversy'.

picked by Turtle 12 months ago

LONDON (Reuters) - A London fitness instructor went on a first date armed with a carving knife and murdered a Surrey businesswoman by stabbing her more than 30 times, a court heard on Monday. picked by bevissimo 8 months ago

London kicked off its preparations for the 2012 Olympics amid controversy Sunday as its tourism body came under fire for featuring a painting of a child murderer in a promotional film screened in Beijing. picked by bingo 1 month ago