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living it up in London without breaking the bank.

In Translation

because subtitles aren’t always possible.

Rough 'n Tumble

getting off your butt and onto the pitch.

Street Talk

getting lost in London just got really fun.

Tomfoolery

your guide to a good time—you don’t even have to call Jenny.

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Shoreditch Festival 2010
Wednesday, 30 Jun, 2010 – 8:26 | 2 Comments
Shoreditch Festival 2010

Summer is finally here and with it comes plenty of festivals. The First Pint’s Meredith Humphrey checks out what will be on offer at the Shoreditch Festival in mid-July.

Free music, waterfalls and flights
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 11:08 | No Comment
Free music, waterfalls and flights

Free concerts, free waterfalls and free flights – The First Pint wants to visit Iceland.

Free Theatre and Weird Architecture at the V&A
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 8:26 | One Comment
Free Theatre and Weird Architecture at the V&A

The Factory theatre group and the V&A have teamed up to bring six free plays just for this weekend. With a free architecture exhibition to see in the museum as well, there couldn’t be a better deal!

Bicycles for all in London
Thursday, 17 Jun, 2010 – 12:10 | One Comment
Bicycles for all in London

Alice Lin finds out everything you need to know to properly anticipate the new cycle hire service coming to the streets of London.

Hair today, gone tomorrow!
Saturday, 29 May, 2010 – 19:53 | 4 Comments
Hair today, gone tomorrow!

Our intrepid reporter, Rijuta Dey, investigates the phenomenon that is…A cheap haircut in central London!!

Why buy when you can freecycle? Flea markets are so last century
Saturday, 22 May, 2010 – 21:24 | No Comment
Why buy when you can freecycle? Flea markets are so last century

Why bother paying for that bookcase when you can find one for free? Freecycle uses the web to connect those giving away extra stuff to those looking for extra stuff – and everything’s a nice £0.

Watching TV for free in London
Monday, 26 Apr, 2010 – 11:32 | No Comment
Watching TV for free in London

Despite what their American cousins will say, the UK is actually home to great TV. However most of the times it is hid behind a paywall or licence fee. Rijuta Dey analyses the ways you can watch TV for free and legally.

Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized
Sunday, 25 Apr, 2010 – 13:19 | No Comment
Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized

The Factory’s theatrical performances are based on improvisation and the actor’s personalities. With Round 2, they go one step further offering London’s theatre buffs 10 minute long plays to enjoy.

Free Food at Monsieur M. in Old Street
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 8:12 | No Comment
Free Food at Monsieur M. in Old Street

Once again the stars and planets have aligned to offer free food in London. On Weds April 14, Monsieur M. in Old Street is offering a free main and side dish for everyone!

Tohbang: A different Seoul food in Clerkenwell
Monday, 12 Apr, 2010 – 19:10 | No Comment
Tohbang: A different Seoul food in Clerkenwell

Our Korean food-specialist Soo Kim laid her eyes on Tohbang, a restaurant in Clerkenwell. Read her verdict.

Theatreland on a budget
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2010 – 10:48 | No Comment
Theatreland on a budget

A guide to navigating London’s famous theatreland on a shoestring budget.

Secrets of the suburbs: Designer bargains in London’s Highgate Village
Wednesday, 24 Mar, 2010 – 1:41 | 2 Comments
Secrets of the suburbs: Designer bargains in London’s Highgate Village

It’s got some of the most expensive properties in London, but Highgate Village is not just for the rich and famous. See how Kathrine Anker discovered a gold mine of second-hand designer clothes:

One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed
Saturday, 20 Mar, 2010 – 22:50 | No Comment
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.

Car boot sale: The cheap shopping spree
Tuesday, 9 Mar, 2010 – 0:46 | 3 Comments
Car boot sale: The cheap shopping spree

Wacky goods and second-hand bargains: The weekend boot sale in Stoke Newington is not your average London market. Check out the photo gallery to see why it’s worth spending a Sunday morning there with your friends – if not for the wares, at least for the fun!