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Ainsley Harriott will be bringing a taste of summer to Canary Wharf on Monday.
The popular television chef, famed for his barbecue recipes, will be signing copies of his latest book, Just Five Ingredients, at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place Mall.
The Financial Services Authority has defended its performance last year in its newly published annual report.
The Canary Wharf-based financial regulator endured a torrid time in 2008 with the onset of recession and the near-collapse of the banking system.
While most of Canary Wharf remains obstinately static regardless of the seasons, Canada Square Park goes through more makeovers than Madonna.
The arrival of spring scrapes away the ice rink like yesterday's nail varnish, only for the world's latest magnificent automobiles to drop onto the turf.
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They may be constantly plugged in to video conferences and Facebook, but the average businessperson still prefers to venture out of the cubicle when times get tough.
While the credit crunch was flashing its blood-stained teeth at the start of the year, companies crammed into the Radisson Edwardian in New Providence Wharf for a networking event for the Docklands Business Club.
German street artist Edgar Mueller has transformed the pavement around West India Quay into a cave.
Edgar arrived in the area last week for the beginning of the area's summer festival and on Wednesday morning completed his 100m sq work.
Waitrose has revealed two more of its staff are now off sick with swine flu.
It follows the news last week that a member of staff at the Canada Square branch had the virus - believed to be the first person in Canary Wharf to contract it.
Police closed part of the North Colonade on Monday afternoon due to a suspect package left on a bicycle.
The bomb squad was called as a precaution just before 3pm but after carrying out tests they declared the area safe about 45 minutes later.
A ship containing hundreds of Christians and the world's largest floating book fair is the latest arrival to the docks of Canary Wharf.
The Logos Hope, which sailed in to South Quay last Thursday, comprises more than 350 unpaid volunteers from 45 countries.
Social networking has revolutionised the way we keep in touch with our friends and it is now changing the way businesses work.
PR consultant Ross Furlong is adapting the way his company operates to embrace the growth of social networking sites like Twitter.
Waitrose has confirmed a worker at its Canary Wharf branch has contracted swine flu.
The store at Canada Place mall said it will stay open following advice from the World Health Organisation and the Health Protection Agency.
One of Canary Wharf's longest established businesses has upped sticks and set up shop just across the water.
Felton's Florists, one of the first shops to open in Canary Wharf's malls has relocated from Canada Square to South Quay Plaza.
Another low turn-out for European elections went some way to confirming the British public's scepticism.
But one advocate came to Canary Wharf this week to make the case for a Europe that could make a difference to people's lives.
Test Drive
BMW Z4
IN A NUTSHELL
Despite looks to die for and the feel of an arrow on a taut bowstring, the Z4 never quite delivers on the things its sharp lines promise.
West India Quay is aiming to put on a summer in Canary Wharf like none before.
X-Leisure, the manager of the site, is beginning a month-long festival, A British Big Splash, next week, celebrating the best of this country's culture.
By Steven Davies
A patisserie has started a new service to deliver breakfast and lunch directly to offices around the Wharf.
Paul, originally a small French family-run bakery and patisserie from Croix, near Lille, is offering to bring sandwiches, salads, or pastries to workers' desks either for a personal lunch, or larger platters for business meetings.
Test Drive
Piaggio MP3 LT 400cc
IN A NUTSHELL
You can ride the Piaggio with a standard car licence because it has three wheels and it's fantastic fun but don't be fooled - this trike behaves like a bike.
A new resident in Canary Wharf is always welcome - especially during a recession - but the latest arrival is offering something very different.
Getty Images Gallery, by the lobby of One Canada Square, opened last week bringing photos from around the world to Docklands.
Raspberry Liqueur
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£11.49, 35cl
IN A NUTSHELL
This fruit liqueurs aims to pack in as much of the vitamins and goodness as possible, writes Bernard Wilkes.
As several well known banking giants started to tumble at the end of last year, some investors wondered whether they should resort to putting their money back under the bed.
Others turned to an organisation better known for selling stamps and next-day deliveries.
