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In 1663, London’s oldest theatre was built under a Royal Charter from the king; today it’s one of the most haunted theatres in the UK and is home to a very well-dressed …

London's oldest theatre has been showing guests a good time for almost four centuries - and it's just been named one of the ...
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A tiny sliver of land beside one of London’s busiest roads has been transformed into a hidden neighbourhood of 97 homes

Edgewood Mews in Finchley transforms a narrow, unused site beside the North Circular into 97 homes around a peaceful, ...
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Dua Lipa explains her childhood scar and The Girls novel

In this video, watch Dua Lipa share how a childhood trolley crash left a permanent scar on her knee, mirroring themes in Emma Cline's novel The Girls.
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27 truly wonderful things to do in London next month – from ice skating to Christmas markets, theatre festivals, and more

Christmas draws ever nearer, and the city is slowly succumbing to the festive spirit as winter draws a warm and cosy blanket over us. With November almost here, that means the holiday season has all ...
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From Halloween to Christmas: these unmissable festive afternoon tea bus tours in London are the ultimate holiday treats for the kids

Your little ones will love these festive afternoon tea bus tours in London, with appearances from Peppa Pig, Paddington, or ...
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After 13 years of negotiations, new hand luggage rules have been agreed in Europe – but there’s a catch for UK travellers

The first major overhaul of EU air passenger rights in over two decades will come into effect next year - here's everything ...
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An over-the-top Christmas cocktail bar is coming to London next month – with gloriously gaudy décor and cheery Christmas-themed drinks

Miracle on Russell Street has returned with its annual Christmas cocktail experience - featuring tacky décor and seasonal ...
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This limited-time-only £24 lunch menu offers luxury Asian dining for a fraction of the price in London – and you’ve not got long left to try it

This limited-time-only lunch menu offers luxury Asian dining for a fraction of the price at The Ivy Asia in London.
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Here are some of the oldest spots in London that you may not know existed – and where you can (almost) step into the capital’s previous civilisations

Visit some of London's oldest spots, which have withstood countless innovations and landscape changes over the last few ...
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Back in 1969 this unassuming Chinese restaurant opened its doors in London – now it’s the oldest restaurant in Chinatown, and one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in …

Lido is the oldest restaurant in Chinatown; it's been feeding hungry Londoners for decades and has history that goes back to ...
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London bus fares are rising next month for the first time in 3 years – here’s how much your commute will soon cost you

A 3-year fare freeze is coming to an end as TfL has announced that London bus fares will increase from November 1.
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In 1913, this ship transported cargo to the heart of London — today it screens films and has been longlisted for Cinema of the Year

Theatreship, which is moored in Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs, hosts free cinema screenings and is on BIFA's longlist for ...