Last week we gave in to our animal instincts and asked who was your favourite four-legged London friend. Thanks to everyone who commented. Today, we’re looking ahead to the weekend, and London’s big street party: the Notting Hill Carnival. The …
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21 Aug
2009
2009
Andy Murray Coming to London ATP World Tour Finals
We’re happy about this morning’s news that Andy Murray has qualified for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. The 22-year-old (still so young!) joins four-time ATP World Tour Champion Roger Federer (he retained the title between 2004-07) and …
Read more...20 Aug
2009
2009
Parkour to Power Kiting: Extreme Sports in London
Inspired by last weekend’s World Freerun Championships or the forthcoming Red Bull X-Fighters at Battersea Power Station? Or perhaps you read about London’s increasing number of Urban Explorers: people who enjoy delving into the city’s nooks and crannies, taking photos …
Read more...20 Aug
2009
2009
Photo of the Week: Kensington Gardens
Would you like to be lazing in Kensington Gardens right now with an ice cream and a good book? We would. This relaxing photo is by *~NA~* from the Visit London Flickr pool. You can add your photos of London to …
Read more...20 Aug
2009
2009
Cupcakes and Chocolate at Covent Garden Today
Today sees the last in a series of informative free talks at Covent Garden’s very own Speakers’ Corner. So far the talks have covered tea, honey and urban-farming; today the subject is chocolate! Come and join us at the Covent Garden Real Food …
Read more...19 Aug
2009
2009
Cricket Fans: Where to Watch the Ashes for Free in London
It’s going to be a big, nail-biting weekend for cricket fans in the capital. With the Ashes tournament currently standing at 1-1, all eyes will be on the Brit Oval in London (and the skies above the city!) from Thursday. …
Read more...18 Aug
2009
2009
Five Ways To Cool Down In London This Summer
1. Ice, Ice, Baby at the Absolut IceBar Nothing cools you down on a hot day like a chilled drink. And venues don’t come much more chilled than the Absolut IceBar! Everything in the bar – the walls, tables, chairs …
Read more...18 Aug
2009
2009
A Jazzy Picnic Summer’s Eve on London’s Hampstead Heath
On Saturday we packed a picnic and ventured off to listen to some live music courtesy of Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, in the glorious setting of Hampstead Heath’s Kenwood House. We came upon the scene from behind …
Read more...18 Aug
2009
2009
Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Oliver! Oliver! Never before has a boy wanted more… I’ve had this song stuck in my head since seeing the Theatre Royal production of Oliver! last week. Directed by Rupert Goold and choreographed by Matthew Bourne this musical production of …
Read more...17 Aug
2009
2009
Picture of the Weekend: London’s Warm-Up Weekend
We couldn’t let the weekend pass without sharing with you this fantastic shot from our flickrpool of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London by dodsworld. The warm-up weekend turned out to be a fantastic success. Three major sporting events …
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