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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 […]

London’s 26 most ‘iconic’ restaurants have been named by OpenTable

Image: Matthew HagueWhen you think about London icons, the things that come to mind are probably Big Ben, the late Queen Liz, David Bowie or the London Eye – people and landmarks that had a huge part to play in […]

The massively underrated ‘Venice of England’ that is the best weekend trip from London in 2026

Photograph: ShutterstockLondon offers pretty much everything you could possibly want. Incredible restaurants, top-notch boozers, world-leading theatres, galleries and museums, acres of gorgeous green space, loads of places to swim and even a bunch of adorable city farms. So, we wouldn’t blame you if you told us […]

The London train station named one of the most ‘luxurious’ in the world

Photograph: Alex Segre / Shutterstock.comWhat constitutes a luxurious train station? In Britain, most travellers would probably be happy with a café that serves a decent flat white, clean toilets (that you don’t have to pay for) and an M&S for […]

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Here’s how you can get your face on Piccadilly Circus’ iconic billboard screens

August 11, 2023

Having your face blown up on a giant billboard used to be reserved for the likes of supermodels and very attractive celebrities, but not any more. Now you (yes, you!) could get your own mug on the iconic ad screens […]

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This beloved London bar is opening its own brewery

August 11, 2023

If you’ve ever found yourself thirsty in Clapton, you’ll doubtless be already familiar with Blondies. The closest thing London has to scuzzy New York dive bar (think brick walls, stickers over absolutely everything and very, very loud Judas Priest on […]

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N-Dubz at Gunnersbury Park: timings and everything you need to know

August 11, 2023

N-Dubz – now that is a blast from the past. After more than a decade away from the game, Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer are back to performing some of the late 2000s’ hardest-hitting pop-rap bangers. Hot on the heels of […]

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Chuku’s in Tottenham is teaming up with Yard Sale for a limited edition lamb and jollof pizza

August 10, 2023

Another day, another impressive Yard Sale collab. This time the slice specialists have teamed up with Chuku’s – the world’s first Nigerian tapas restaurant – to create a limited edition ‘Lagos Heat’ pizza. The Tottenham restaurant has used classic West African flavours […]

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London is officially the most aesthetic city in Europe

August 10, 2023

London’s architectural make-up is exceptionally varied, from the English Baroque grandeur of St Paul’s Cathedral to the towering twenty-first-century feat that is the Shard. And that same jumbled profile is demonstrated through London’s homes: whether you’re a lover of St Luke’s […]

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London’s ‘blockbuster summer’ has massively boosted tube passenger numbers

August 10, 2023

If we pretend Eris doesn’t exist, just for a sec, it’s starting to feel like we’re truly free from the pandemic. The London summer calendar has been full of huge music, sport and celebratory events, and it’s thanks to that non-stop […]

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How Brick Lane’s graffiti scene became an explosive political battleground

August 10, 2023

If you’re a street art fan, you’ll be no stranger to Brick Lane. Its walls are an ever-changing gallery of graffiti and murals from artists all over the world, painting everything from giant foxes to sumo wrestlers to Bart Simpson. […]