Tunnel Vision

Roman goddess of love Venus, a Gay Times magazine cover model and a graffiti face.

Not the most likely trio, but all three have featured on posters censored for use on the Tube by Transport for London (TfL) or its advertising contractors. Here's my BBC feature.

‘Hijab’gate

A plan to install headscarf-shaped arches at both ends of east London's Brick Lane has been criticised by local artists and residents.

The arches are part of a £1.85m "cultural trail" proposed by Tower Hamlets Council for the street.

But local residents, including artist Tracey Emin, have said the plans are culturally insensitive. Here's my BBC News feature.

‘Tombstone’ Tower

Shoreditch in London's East End is famous for its resident artists, who say they draw inspiration from the historic buildings and strong social fabric of their surroundings.

But a 51-storey skyscraper has been given the go-ahead despite opposition from a local campaign group, supported by famous artists including Tracy Emin and Rachal Whiteread.

Doing it for the kids

Last Christmas Day, more than 2,000 children and young people arrived on the doorstep of a south London school, eagerly expecting lunch, entertainment and presents from Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of the Kids Company Charity.

Ms Batmanghelidjh took some time out to talk to me at BBC London about her childhood, her style and what she would do if she had the power to transform childcare services in Britain.