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Houston, we have a new mode of air travel. NASA and Lockheed Martin officially unveiled the brand-new X-59 Supersonic last week. No, that’s not the name of Elon Musk’s newest child – it’s a new aircraft model which promises to travel faster than […]
The first episode of ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ series two has landed. This week the winner of ‘Drag Race UK’s fifth season, Ginger Johnson takes editor Joe on a tour of east London’s Walthamstow. Fabric shopping, birdwatching, hot dog eating, all things […]
Everyone’s got a favourite – and least favourite – tube line. Perhaps your fave London Underground service is the one with the most agreeable temperature, the most loos or the prettiest stations. Or maybe it’s simply the one you rely on the […]
As thrilling as life is in London’s 32 boroughs, there are advantages to living a little further out. The capital’s commuter towns usually boast a slightly slower pace of life. There’s often a bit more space and greenery – as […]
In London, you can watch a movie in all sorts of unusual places: from the eaves of old power stations to rooftops with views, to museums and even one-time poorhouses. You can’t, however, legally settle down to watch a film […]
For 40 years, Battersea Power Station was closed to the public and one of London’s largest (literally) enigmas. But these days the old power station is open for all to explore. Following a mega redevelopment in 2022, BPS boasts everything from […]
Another classic pie and mash shop bites the dust. The Deptford branch of the M Manze’s chain will be closing its doors for good in March 2025, as owner George Mascall announces his retirement. Other recent pie and mash closures include […]