Month: May 2026

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I went to the world’s first PAW Patrol theme park area – and this is my honest review

Chessington World of Adventure is definitely the most old fashioned of the big London-adjacent theme parks. There’s something endearingly last century about the random bits of zoo you still find scattered around. It has, nonetheless, been investing in some very […]

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One of London’s busiest train stations will close this summer

Photograph: John Gomez / Shutterstock.comFor travellers looking to explore Covent Garden and the West End, Charing Cross station is an invaluable jumping off point, with trains from all over the southeast terminating at this major transport hub. But this summer, […]

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Rosalía at London’s O2 Arena: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know

Photograph: Ben Houdijk / Shutterstock.comAll-conquering Spanish pop sensation Rosalía is currently in the midst of one of 2026’s biggest music tours. Her LUX Tour is currently working its way around Europe, bringing one of last year’s great pop albums to […]

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London local elections 2026: Everything you need to know, including date, where to vote and what you need to vote

Photograph: ShutterstockThere’s everything to play for in this month’s London local election. Can the capital remain a Labour stronghold? Will the Green Party take Hackney? Could the Tories reclaim Westminster? Will Reform rise to power in Havering? By Saturday May 9, we’ll have […]

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The world’s biggest museum for illustrations is coming to London – and the official opening date has been revealed

Image: Quentin Blake Centre for IllustrationNinety-three-year-old artist Quentin Blake’s scratchy illustrations are recognised the world over, beloved for capturing all the mischief and magic behind stories like Fantastic Mr Fox or Matilda. But instead of resting on his laurels, he’s […]

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Posh coffee shop chain WatchHouse – with brews that cost £25 – is opening a new cafe in north London

Photograph: WatchHouseIf you’re on the hunt for seriously swanky coffee, WatchHouse is the place. The chain’s rare range of brews can set you back by as much as £25 a pop – yep, those are some bougie beans. And its […]

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The world’s best airport for shopping is in London

Photograph: ShutterstockCan you guess how often someone buys a bottle of perfume at London Heathrow? Ok, we’ll tell you – it’s every 20 seconds. That’s a lot of eau de toilette. It’s no wonder, then, that the west London aviation […]