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Alastair Reid Schanche

Alastair is a features writer at London X London. He joined the team in late 2022 hot off the back of a five-year stint in Shanghai where he wrote for Time Out and ran a very niche blog about Chinese food.

He’s unable to shake his addiction for Sichuan noodles, but will be found devouring London’s other glorious cuisines when he’s not warming seats at the Prince Charles.

London’s first Museum of Homelessness to open is set to open up at a permanent location in Finsbury Park later this year.  A new museum that will put the experiences of homeless people at the heart of its exhibitions is set to open in Finsbury Park later this year. The Museum of Homelessness will be …

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A handy guide to some of the best Black-owned businesses London has to offer.  Shopping at Black-owned businesses is a great way to do your bit in addressing the wealth inequality gap in your area. It’s also often a good way to support local businesses, both noble causes.  We’ve put together a guide to some …

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An exhibition of Ukraine war photography is coming to London – and it looks set to be an unmissable collection of poignant work.  As Russia’s horrific war in Ukraine nears its first full year, the Imperial War Museum has announced plans to open an exhibition of photography from the conflict. Ukraine: Photographs from the Frontline …

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From the Romans to the present day, discover the brilliantly fascinating story of London’s sewage system. London has many histories. Some we know well, and some we don’t. One that doesn’t seem to get much attention is the history of its sanitation.  The London sewer system is actually a perfect vehicle, not just for human …

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Looking for an epic London TV show? These brilliant shows are set in the capital and are must-watches. London makes a great location, not just for good living and a slice of the high life, but also for film and television. Countless shows over the years have chosen London as the setting for their story. …

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Sustainability and air travel don’t often go hand in hand, but the first net zero flight in history will fly from London in 2023. And it looks like a step in the right direction. Ok, lets wheel it back a bit. The first net zero flight was probably one of the Wright Brothers’ wind powered …

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Canary Wharf’s Winter Light Festival returns to London for 2023. Here’s the lowdown.  If you’re still craving a little of that festive season illuminated glory – good news! Canary Wharf has announced dates for their magical annual Winter Lights Festival. The lights will return from the 18th to the 28th of January in what will …

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Looking for places to eat in Soho? These incredible Soho restaurants are some of the best in the city. Soho is packed with great restaurants and they come in all shapes and sizes. With all those theatres a stone’s throw away, you’ve got the fancy places that’ll do you a good pre-show dinner, wine, class, …

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Rumblings from the British Museum may mean that the Parthenon Marbles will be going back to Greece.  News has broken that the British Museum might just be preparing to give the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece.  George Osborne is understood to have made an official agreement with the Greek Government to return the treasures as …

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