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A rare and endangered orchid has flowered in the UK for the first time. Dendrophylax lindenii, known as the Florida Ghost Orchid in the US and Cuba, has blossomed at Kew Gardens. The bud was flown to the UK from Chicago three […]
Have you seen Suggs’ digs? The north London townhouse belonging to Madness frontman Suggs is up for sale, and it could be yours for a mere £1.5 million. The ska legend (real name Graham McPherson) is upping sticks from his 2,500 sqft […]
Most musicals hitting the West End are known quantities: jukebox shows about massive pop stars and bands, revivals of golden age hits, or new takes of existing stories. So when a genuinely original show comes our way, it’s something to […]
Pasta pros Bancone have announced plans to open a third restaurant this summer, following their Soho and Covent Garden locations. Bancone 3:0 – the big cacio e pepe comeback, will launch in July, and is the latest opening in the Borough Yards […]
As sure as the sun will rise and winter will turn into spring, Hyde Park will play host to a new Serpentine Pavilion every year, and 2023’s has just hatched into the world. This one was designed by French-Lebanese architect […]
After what feels like eons, Big Ben is officially back and bonging. Soon, visitors will be able to book tickets to climb the 334 steps inside the Elizabeth Tower again. In the hour-long tour, you’ll get up close and personal with the […]
Did you know there are four windmills in Greater London? One of them – Shirley Windmill – in Croydon has just reopened to the public for the first time in three years. The 170-year-old mill is run by a team […]