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Tate Modern is hosting a massive weekend-long party for its 25th birthday

A major landmark on London’s physical and cultural landscape, Tate Modern isn’t just one of London’s top visitor attractions, but also one of the most famous and well-respected art galleries on the planet, playing host to many of the city’s most talked-about art […]

First look: inside Boxpark’s massive new venue in the City of London

Way back in 2022 Boxpark revealed it would open a massive new venue, Boxhall, in the City of London. Now an official opening date for the new joint is finally here, and punters will be sinking pints and chowing down on street food […]

Where would you live in London if money was no object? Londoners reveal all

We know that housing in London is a hellscape right now, with lots of people barely able to afford places on the city’s outskirts. But that doesn’t mean we can’t partake in a healthy dose of daydreaming about where we would […]

Tina Fey’s ‘Mean Girls’ musical is closing on the West End

Fetch did not quite happen. Tina Fey’s Mean Girls musical was one of the biggest new West End openings of 2024, and was generally praised for being a very funny adaptation of the beloved millennial high school movie. But word on the […]

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London is the official tech capital of the world

May 25, 2023

Tech bros, unite! California may have Silicon Valley, but we have the Silicon Roundabout. And now London has named the most high-tech city in the world, beating New York and San Francisco to the top spot. The UK capital was […]

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World Naked Bike Ride London 2023: everything we know about the route, dates and timings

May 24, 2023

In two weekends, London is going to be graced by not one, not two, but nine naked bike rides. And for those of us itching to strip down to our birthday suits, World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) who organises the event has […]

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The Flying Scotsman is visiting London next month – here’s how to see it

May 24, 2023

A legendary old-fashioned steam train will be touring around London train stations this June. To mark its centenary, the Flying Scotsman will be travelling around town for a whole month, so there will be plenty of opportunities to spot it. […]

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A popular London lido might be closed during the ‘mini heatwave’ this weekend

May 24, 2023

There’s set to be a ‘mini heatwave’ this weekend, and that can only mean one thing: beers, suncream and battling for a spot at one of London’s outdoor swimming pools. Sadly, though, we might not be splish-sploshing in Parliament Hill […]

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Four London train stations are battling to be named the best in the UK

May 23, 2023

Did you know there’s a ‘world cup’ for the best train stations in the UK? No, it’s not something created by Francis Bourgeois and his posse of train fanatics, it’s a real competition created by the Rail Delivery Group to find […]

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Primrose Hill will soon be surrounded by metal gates to stop ‘antisocial behaviour’

May 23, 2023

During summer, there’s nothing better than a few tinnies in the park with your mates. But sad news, because there will be no more late-night shenanigans at one north London spot. Primrose Hill will soon have gates installed and be closed […]

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This London hotel has been crowned the best in Europe

May 23, 2023

Looking for somewhere luxurious to stay in the city? How about the very best hotel in Europe, according to TripAdvisor? The Shangri-La at the Shard has just come up trumps in the reviews site’s annual Best of the Best awards. Researchers analysed 12 […]