It's awards time in London again: to be specific, the Business Journalist of the Year honors.

FORBES: The Fire

"If there's one thing I can guarantee about Anglo American and Xstrata, it's that we'll still be talking about it this time next year, " said one London trader who has been tracking the merger developments.

FORBES: Magazine Article

He said it is taking him time to get used to London Irish's style of play.

BBC: Exiles 'fresh start' excites Lamb

"It's time to declare war on this blight, " says Alan Bradley, London's "street environment" czar.

FORBES: Gobstoppers

The handsome, charming, ambitious Rae may have been principally interested in selling himself, but he was devoted to Westminster, arguably London's finest private school, and he served it well at a difficult time.

ECONOMIST: John Rae's diaries

The Cottagers came out for the second half to the sound of The Clash's London Calling and whether it was the sound of manager Mark Hughes's half-time team talk or Joe Strummer's rallying call, the home side looked a lot more lively.

BBC: Fulham 0-0 Everton

Earlier this month it was announced that the 67-year-old would play London's Wembley Arena for the sixtieth time in his career next year.

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The painting will be seen by the public for the first time in more than 45 years when it goes on view at Sotheby's in London from 3-7 October.

BBC: Picasso painting to be auctioned