Buying or renting in London? We feel your pain. We spoke to some experts on the current housing market to tell us the tricks to buying, renting and building in London. Here’s what they had to say. Whether you’re renting or buying, navigating the murky waters of London’s housing market can be difficult, especially in …
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The capital’s favourite celebration is back. Here’s what you need to know about Notting Hill Carnival 2023. Second in size to only Rio’s famous annual carnival, Notting Hill Carnival is a huge celebration… and it’s returning to West London this month for more pumping party vibes and general good times. And it’s safe to say …
Just in case you were in any doubt we put our heads together and came up with 9 reasons why London is the best place in the world to live. London. The Big Smoke. The Swinging City. Londinium. However you refer to it, we’re in little doubt you’re talking about the coolest city in the …
Looking for the best burlesque and cabaret shows in London? Discover these dazzlingly decadent destinations. Burlesque and cabaret have bedded themselves as a core part of London’s nightlife scene and it’s easy to see why. The glitz, glamour, smooth voices and top-class choreography make for a sensory extravaganza. The capital city boasts several top-class burlesque …
For nine days in September you can explore historic London locations totally free. Ever wondered what’s behind that locked door? Who lived in that creepy old house? Us too. No doubt then that we’re all pretty excited to hear that Heritage Open Days has announced its return for 2023. What’s Heritage Open Days we hear …
Unseen photography of London’s skate scene on show at an exhibition of British skateboarding. An exhibition of the best of British skateboarding is set to hit London on the 17th of August. London Calling! is being hailed as a tribute to a skate scene that rivalled even that of California in the 70s – the …
The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is packed with treasures of the ancient world. Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip. London has no shortage of free museums for you to choose from – but sometimes the smaller gems get overlooked in the stampede to see big names. Forget the packed Egyptian …
TfL have announced plans to rename London Overground lines. We’ve all been there. Riding the overground to somewhere in East London, ending up God knows where. Thankfully the confusion around the giant tangle of orange on the London Overground maps will soon be no more. TfL have said they’ve hatched plans to rename each line …
New plans will turn roads to the north of St. Paul’s into a huge new public plaza. The City of London, and more specifically St. Paul’s, are going to be given a brand new public square. The news comes as The City of London Corporation has recently approved proposals for a £16 million plan to …
The world’s greatest classical music festival returns to London this summer – these are The Proms events you do not want to miss. We don’t mean to brag, but London is a hella cool city. Don’t believe us? Take the fact that the city has managed to take a series of classical music concerts (which …