Quote of the week

“Help to buy? More like help to cry for London’s first time buyers.”

- Claer Barretto (writing for the FT) on the government’s latest scheme to avert the housing crisis in the capital.

Article of the week

This interesting BBC article explores the rise of self-published books in the digital world. Well worth a read.

Song of the week

This week saw another NHS junior doctors strike against the government’s plans to increase their “unsociable” working hours…

Discovery of the week

Tucked away behind Goodge Street station, hungry Londoners can find Bubble Dogs, a restaurant that serves only champagne and hot dogs. Admittedly, this is not the most obvious combination of food and drink, however, the quirkiness of this wonderful restaurant pulls it off seamlessly. You can expect to sample some of the world’s leading champagnes as well as a range of very intriguing hot dog flavours.

Follow of the week

The British ESA astronaut Tim Peake shares snapshots from his daily life in space on both Twitter and Instagram. We admire the pre-planning that inevitably lies behind his posts, bringing accessories such as an England rugby t-shirt to support the team from space.

Follow @astro_timpeake

Photo of the week

We enjoyed the sunshine and this uplifting view walking to a nearby meeting this week.