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About The Smoke.

A webzine for city dwellers. A source of information, advice and tips. Galleries of images from around London.

The Smoke is many things to different people.

To us it is an outlet for our ideas, thoughts and our artwork.

Published on Monday, 17 November 2008

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Southbank at Night
A series of photographs of southbank, taken at night

A short break in Monmouth
A trip to monmouth in wales, eating in local cafes and pubs

Nikita Sablier - classic corsets and vintage ladieswear
In these times of recession a little glamour can go a long way. And a classically styled corset will never go out of fashion

The government won't be there for mortgage borrowers
The much touted plan to help those with mortgages is ineffective and pointless. Our regular correspondent explains why

iTunes playlist - country, hip-hop and 1990s
A selection of country, dance and chart music from our iTunes playlist

POTD - the bus depot
The london fleet standards ready at the alperton bus depot

Why do banks refuse to pass on interest rate cuts?
In recent weeks the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 2.5%. Yet few mortgage lenders seem willing to pass the reductions on. We ask whether it is profiteering or a prudent response to uncertain times


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Picture of the day...

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Hot Topics

Refusing to pass on the cut?
Giving up smoking
Avoid being the victim of a credit card clone.
The interest only mortgage - saviour or curse?
David Stevenson, singer and songwriter

What we're listening to

Let Your Love Flow - Toe tappingly uplifting country.
7 Seconds - Soaring vocals, courtesy of Senegal's Yassou N'Dour
Womanizer - Britney's back in a stunning, sexy video
Baby Got Back - Celebrate women's derrieres with this classic hip-hop track
The Race - Quirky blend of dance, horns and heavy breathing

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