Something about teenaged cool lends itself to being misappropriated by the middle classes. Bear with us and we'll explain, although we can't guarantee a complete lack of pomposity. Ten years ago, when we and our readers were hanging around in parks desperately trying to look fashionable, hoodies weren't common.… read more…

Politicians are funny folk. Courtesy of the BBC, we learn that David Cameron has given Big Gordo a stern warning over proposed car tax hikes. Us voters won't stand for it see? We'll have him unseated and out to pasture quicker than you can say 'credit crunch doom'. Seems… read more…

In 1999, a member of the Mayor of Washington's staff had to resign after he quite correctly used the word 'niggardly' (meaning parsimonious) in a private staff meeting, sparking an Oh-my-god-that's-racist! outcry. Fast-forward just under a decade and London has voted in a guy as Mayor whose campaign was dogged… read more…

Glitter likes living in London. It's a little expensive to rent though. And nearly impossible to buy. And we've heard kind of difficult to sell, right? Well, in case you've not heard, looks like the housing market is getting even shakier. Oh dear. There goes our 100% mortgage. Well… read more…

The hits have dried up, you don't fancy starring on a reality show and you've got a drink/ drugs/ gambling/ shopping addiction that needs financing. What do you do if you're a washed-up pop star? Some manage to go out and get themselves a 'proper' job (rare, but not completely… read more…

The luggage debacle at Heathrow's new terminal 5 has been crap, agreed? For all those that have seen their belongings disappear into a messy heap, perhaps never to be found again, Glitterditch truly sympathises. The luggage mountains on the news have been a tragic sight that we can all relate… read more…

As a nation we often seem to follow the trends of our transatlantic cousin the mighty US of A. They like hip hop music, we like hip hop music. They become obese, we become obese. They have gang culture, we... well, I'm sure you get the gist. However, there is… read more…

Another day, another Kate Moss rumour. Today's gossip suggests that the supermodel might be dropped as the face of cosmetic company Rimmel London. Oh boo hoo. In a ruthless industry fascinated with youth, the 34-year-old has done well to stick it out for as long as she has. Add to… read more…

Now, before Glitterditch gets a whole load of angry people moaning (it wouldn't be the first time), let us say that we're very fond of Camden. We're also very sad that's it's looking a bit chargrilled right now. But one of our favourite things to do in Camden was… read more…

Whilst we were out just now doing a bit of shopping, we overheard a conversation between two young somethings chatting about music. The line we over heard (ok, listened to) that most stuck in our minds was 'I saw them live last year.' Now we have no idea what… read more…