The Deputy Prime Minister's decision to grant planning consent for Renzo Piano's London Bridge Tower has been warmly welcomed by Southwark Council and Ken Livingstone.
The South Bank riverside from Jubilee Gardens to the IBM building is being brightly lit through the winter nights by the Shell Electric Storm.
Anti-war protesters spelled out their message to the US President on Tuesday night at Tate Modern - "Bush go home". Around 80 people layed down in the Turbine Hall to form the three words - their message reflected on the mirrored ceiling above.
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