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Pride London Parade: Our Pictures
Monday, 5 Jul, 2010 – 21:54 | 2 Comments
Pride London Parade: Our Pictures

A beautiful, wild and rainbow-coloured weekend has come to an end. Here are our pictures of the Gay Pride.

Kensington Roof Gardens: London’s green refuge
Tuesday, 22 Jun, 2010 – 10:21 | 5 Comments
Kensington Roof Gardens: London’s green refuge

London is a bustling, grey city. However, great green spaces abound as the English love for nature can be found around the city. A secret roof top garden just off High Street Kensington is proof of this. Get to know the Kensington Roof Gardens and relax.

How to be the perfect pickpocketee
Sunday, 13 Jun, 2010 – 9:22 | No Comment
How to be the perfect pickpocketee

Losing stuff is horrible, but it’s even worse when someone takes it off you. The First Pint’s Elisabeth Fischer gives us some helpful tips on how to avoid being the victim of theft.

Floating homes – London’s houseboats
Sunday, 6 Jun, 2010 – 10:04 | No Comment
Floating homes – London’s houseboats

Want to live in central London but can’t face the cost? The First Pint’s Siri R. Svendsen explores one of London’s most popular alternatives – houseboats.

Spring picnics in London’s parks!
Friday, 21 May, 2010 – 10:00 | No Comment
Spring picnics in London’s parks!

Londoners that have survived the gloomy winter can now look to make picnic outside. Lorena Fernández looks at the best parks to take in the good weather in the city’s green spaces!

Brixton’s Will and the People rock Trafalgar Square
Saturday, 15 May, 2010 – 17:53 | One Comment
Brixton’s Will and the People rock Trafalgar Square

Taking a trip through Trafalgar Square can sometimes lead to amazing discoveries. You might stumble on a riot or even an interesting art installation. If you’re really lucky, though, you might find a band that really jives with your vibe.

Tuskers and buskers, join the Elephant Parade!
Wednesday, 5 May, 2010 – 12:21 | One Comment
Tuskers and buskers, join the Elephant Parade!

London has been invaded by elephants! Check our slideshow, and get your camera and walking shoes ready for a colourful city-safari.

London’s best underground music: Five sources that will keep you in-the-know
Sunday, 2 May, 2010 – 15:43 | One Comment
London’s best underground music: Five sources that will keep you in-the-know

Keep these 5 sources at hand for all the info you’ll need on London’s underground music – whether it be records, live music, events or news.

East London line partly opened
Wednesday, 28 Apr, 2010 – 17:59 | One Comment
East London line partly opened

There’s a new tube in town! Goldsmith students, and everybody else, will have a much smoother ride on the eastside.

The Land of Kings: Dalston Festival
Wednesday, 21 Apr, 2010 – 17:12 | No Comment
The Land of Kings: Dalston Festival

There’s nothing parochial about Dalston’s take on the local festival – a jam-packed night of cocktails, cabaret, music and art.

London Unpackaged: Shopping without the wrapping
Sunday, 18 Apr, 2010 – 14:43 | No Comment
London Unpackaged: Shopping without the wrapping

Discover an alternative to plastic wrapping. Islington’s Unpackaged shop takes us back to a simpler life where plastic does not rule over fruits and vegs.

Alternative shopping in Covent Garden: Discover the gems
Sunday, 4 Apr, 2010 – 0:20 | No Comment
Alternative shopping in Covent Garden: Discover the gems

Covent Garden is one is one of the most famous attractions in London. But away from the Piazza and its world famous market hall, there are charming side streets to explore. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Katharina Kruppa went for a stroll through the heart of London‘s theatreland.

How to Shop the Real Carnaby Street, 50 Years On
Sunday, 21 Mar, 2010 – 21:59 | 2 Comments
How to Shop the Real Carnaby Street, 50 Years On

With the 50th anniversary of the fashionable Carnaby Street happening this year, Valerie Siebert takes a look at how much this shopping area has changed over the course of time and where true fashionistas should really explore when in the area.

Art to-go in London’s north-east – Dalston and the London Word Festival
Wednesday, 17 Mar, 2010 – 15:08 | One Comment
Art to-go in London’s north-east – Dalston and the London Word Festival

There’s words on the menu across town this month. Hanna Hauck reports from the London Word Festival.