The London cycle hire scheme is such a great way to travel round London, even Hollywood stars are getting in on the act.
Actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger caught up with London Mayor Boris Johnson for a quick cycle round Potters Field park this lunchtime. Arnie even brought some California sunshine with him!
TGI Friday’s is enjoying a double celebration. Not only is the restaurant chain celebrating its 25th birthday, but two days ago its bartenders broke the Guinness World Record for Most People in a Simultaneous Cocktail Flair. To break the record, 101 of …
Read more...What do London and Monaco have in common? Well, Monaco’s also awaiting a Royal Wedding as Prince Albert of Monaco announced his engagement last year. And the tiny state is the same size as London’s Hyde Park! But there’s one more thing: …
Read more...With exactly one month to go until the Royal Wedding, Royal Mail have announced a special set of stamps to commemorate the big day. The Mayor of London Boris Johnson also unveiled TfL’s Royal Wedding commemorative Oyster card design. The …
Read more...We speak to Laura Ouseley from London-based organisation Central America Women’s Network (CAWN), which supports women’s rights groups in Honduras and across Central America – and is celebrating its 20th birthday this Thursday. What does CAWN do? We help women’s …
Read more...If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind those imposing walls at the Bank of England, find out by visiting the free museum inside the bank. The Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from 1694 to …
Read more...The chaps from VisitBritainTV have taken a tour of some of London’s more unusual places using Boris bikes. Check out their video above, and learn more about Nelson’s Column, the Hunterian Museum, Lincoln’s Inn Field, Borough Market and more. Have …
Read more...Kneehigh Theatre Company’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg opened in London’s West End this week. The story, based on Jacques Demy’s 1964 film, follows two young lovers torn apart by war and circumstance. We asked some audience members what they thought …
Read more...Following the unveiling of a huge Royal Wedding Cake in London this morning, the folks at Lee Valley Park Farms sent us the important news of their latest arrivals, twin pygmy goats, William and Kate. The baby goats, named in honour …
Read more...Visit London celebrated the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton by unveiling a giant wedding cake this morning. The impressive 4ft (1.2m) cake is a replica of the famous St Bride’s Church in Fleet Street which provided …
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