Archive for March, 2010

The international allure of London nightlife

The international allure of London nightlife

A good night out in London usually starts with a few pints at the pub, and then who knows? The options are endless. London’s nightlife has gained a smoking hot reputation in the past few years, and isn’t slowing down. Even those persnickety French are choosing London over Paris for big nights out. Quentin Leboucher reports:

Dr. Strangelove and the grinding dance disease

Dr. Strangelove and the grinding dance disease

Dr. Strangelove goes out on the town! But does he find love on the dancefloor or just a bit of grinding? Read on as he investigates this new substitute for dancing in London’s clubs.

A First Pint glance at horseracing

A First Pint glance at horseracing

If you don’t really get what horse racing is all about The First Pint is here to help you navigate between the ‘maidens’ and the ‘hurdles’ and possibly we can even help you win a pound or two!

One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed

One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed

Prince William debuts his first and only photographic work, a collaborative piece with artist Jeff Hubbard, at the free charity exhibition ‘A Positive View’, currently on display at Somerset House.

St. Patrick’s Day in London!

St. Patrick’s Day in London!

The First Pint, like everyone else, is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day – get the low-down on the Paddy’s Day festivities in London!

Watching the wheels with bicycle polo

Watching the wheels with bicycle polo

Sports fanatic Ayesha Sitara was lucky enough to stumble across the unique game of Bicycle Polo. Don’t have a horse? Well, here’s the pocket-friendly version.

London’s streets have gone to the dogs

London’s streets have gone to the dogs

We’ve all stepped in one, but how do we combat the crap? Siri Svendsen looks into the, ahem, widespread phenomena that is dog poo in the streets.