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12 things to expect from Secret Cinema presents Star Wars in London

The force is strong with Secret Cinema's latest immersive movie experience in London - if you're a Star Wars fan with £78 to spare over the next couple of months,

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City of London Festival returns with stellar entertainment lined-up across...

From jazz atop a skyscraper to orchestral concerts at St Paul’s Cathedral, the City of London Festival returns with an impressive line-up of music, dance and art at unusual venues across the Square...

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17 things you need to know about Pride in London 2015

One of the world’s biggest gay pride celebrations will turn London’s West End into a big party on Saturday, June 27, and there’s a whole week of fun either side of it. Here’s what you need to know.

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VIDEO: Is the Seething Sardine festival London's most bizarre community fun day?

If you haven't heard about the Seething Sardine Festival or associated events, where have you been? Seriously?

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Sand, seaside, sights - well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad as urban beach arrives at...

If you’re too lazy or hard-up to get away from London for a beach holiday this summer, the perfect solution can be found next weekend.

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Cool off with a ride on giant inflatable water slide at King's Cross

Londoners looking to cool off today should head to King’s Cross for the chance to ride a giant inflatable water slide that’s opened for two days only.

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Summer in London just got more colourful with this 'extraordinary'...

This “extraordinary structure” inspired by the London Underground is opening soon in Kensington Gardens and you'll be able to explore its multi-coloured interior.

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Adrenaline-fuelled street cycling race to make UK debut in Greenwich

A high octane cycling series – that has been a hit across the world – is heading to the UK for the first time, with its track in Greenwich.

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Breaking Bad bar in an RV is coming to London - and has already cooked up...

Tickets for the first month of a Breaking Bad-themed pop-up bar in London, where you’ll be able to ‘cook’ your own cocktails in an RV, have sold out weeks ahead of its opening.

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Wear a wet T-shirt and 9 other top tips to help you beat the heat in London...

If you’re feeling the heat and struggling to cope in the hot weather, here are some handy tips for what to do and not to do.

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Glorious food festival heads to the Alexandra Palace this weekend

Did your mouth water as you watched Tony Rodd and Emma Spitzer whip up delight after delight on this year’s MasterChef?

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V&A Museum to open all night for first time due to demand for Alexander...

An exhibition dedicated to fashion designer Alexander McQueen has proved so popular the Victoria and Albert Museum will open all night for the first time in its long history.

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Brent Cross to host London’s biggest ‘urban beach’

Work is underway using 250,000 tonnes of sand and 100 palm trees to create London's biggest 'urban beach' at Brent Cross this summer.

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Urban spaces to be transformed during London’s ‘biggest and best graffiti...

An event billed as London’s ‘biggest and best graffiti festival’ takes place in Shoreditch this weekend.

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7 cool things to see and do at Hyper Japan festival in Greenwich

Hyper Japan, the UK’s biggest celebration of the colourful side of Japan’s culture, music and food, has taken over The O2 in Greenwich for the next three days. Here’s seven cool things you need to...

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Your chance to have a selfie with Kim Kardashian at Madame Tussauds London

I’ve no idea what her talent is or why she’s famous (other than the sex tape and being Mrs West) but Kim Kardashian is obviously very popular.

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Tee off towards the City at stunning driving range next to the O2 in Greenwich

St Andrews maybe beautiful, but wouldn’t you much rather smash a ball (safely) around the capital?

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The Germans are coming: 5 highlights of first ever London Oktoberfest we're...

Learning how to take proper penalties like the Germans and hearing Queen and Oasis like never before will be among the attractions at a four-day Oktoberfest beer-tacular in east London this October.

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Golf and dinosaurs combine for Jurassic Park-themed attraction opening this...

A "world-class" Jurassic Park-themed attraction for children and adults will open along the A406 in north-east London this weekend.

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PICTURED: Secrets of London's Breaking Bad bar finally revealed. Spoiler:...

The much-hyped ABQ London pop-up cocktail bar inspired by Breaking Bad opens tonight for its (almost sold-out) initial three-month run.

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Wheeeeee! Get set to zoom down 'world's longest and tallest' helter-skelter...

Thrill-seekers look east - the Orbit tower in the Olympic Park is set to become the “world’s longest and tallest" helter-skelter.

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Everything you need to know about this weekend's RideLondon

The third annual Prudential RideLondon rolls into town this weekend with 95,000 cyclists expected to take part over two days in events all over the capital. Here’s what you need to know...

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10 family activities that show the best things in life (and London) can be FREE

Struggling to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays and having a hard time making the pennies stretch? We hear ya – it’s a real double dilemma.

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See what happened when TOWIE and Made In Chelsea stars came together in a...

TOWIE and Made In Chelsea are a load of balls you might say (we couldn’t possibly pass judgement). But at Westfield London recently it was a case of TOWIE and Made In Chelsea IN a load of balls.

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It's a Friends festival in London, baby! Joy for fans but many left flinging...

Fans of classic sitcom Friends have had a very up and down day – first some news that couldn't BE any more exciting followed by many having their hopes dashed.

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5 reasons to look forward to OnBlackheath

OnBlackheath festival is now less than a month away and there’s plenty to look forward to.

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Where do Londoners relax? Top 5 favourite places to unwind from work

A survey of Londoners has found the places people in the capital like to go for unwinding and relaxing away from work.

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The British Museum in London has been named a must-see place - so here are 5...

The British Museum in central London has been named one of the most must-see places in the world by Lonely Planet.

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Town hall on wheels and edible bus stops: 5 most unusual sights to see around...

Here are some suggestions to help you explore London’s great outdoors and discover some uniquely quirky open spaces.

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1666 and all that: Major exhibition will take people back to the Great Fire...

The 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London will be marked in a major new exhibition at the Museum of London next year.

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London gets Tea Trail thanks to Forest Hill's Horniman Museum

A new web app encourages people to explore new areas of London in celebration of something quintessentially British, tea.

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Hit the Jack the Ripper trail to find clues and possibly a new travel buddy

An event next week will send adventurers on a Jack the Ripper trail in east London and a quest to make new friends.

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Fright Night returns to Thorpe Park – 7 things to scare your pants off this...

Thorpe Park’s award-winning Fright Night returns for its 14th ‘gorious’ year for Halloween with even more terrifying and ghoulish attractions.

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From Sherlock showrunners to cosplay creations: 5 highlights to see at MCM...

Get set for a trip into nerd-vana when the latest MCM London Comic Con takes place this weekend.

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7 weird and wonderful highlights of Hyper Japan Christmas Market you should...

If you want to get a taste of the East before Christmas, head to Wapping in east London for the Hyper Japan Christmas Market.

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Lex Luthor, Big Bang Theory and Japanese girl-rock: 11 must-see highlights of...

The first of 2016’s two MCM London Comic Con geek-fests takes place over the late May bank holiday weekend.

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Outdoor London for the kids: 5 things to try this summer

Summer is rapidly approaching, so we decided to take a look at some of the outdoor ‘must-do’ items currently available in London.

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63 photos and 8 things to tell you about sleeping with the lions at London Zoo

Do you know you can take a safari holiday armed with nothing more than an Oyster card and overnight bag?

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12 great gift ideas for animal lovers this Christmas from London Zoo

You might not see the Zoological Society of London as a go-to place for gifts, but its new shop has you sorted if you’re stuck for what to buy an animal lover this Christmas.

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Doctor Who in London: Our handy guide to 10 of the best Time Lord-related...

With the new series of Doctor Who starting this week, we thought it would be a good time to look at the best spots around London that fans of the Time Lord need to visit.

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Where to celebrate Chinese New Year 2017 in London

Chinese New Year celebrations across the capital will begin today, ushering in the new year of the rooster, and will last for about two weeks.

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Short on Valentine's Day gift ideas? 11 things the woman in your life might love

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re here to help if you’re short on ideas for romantic gifts to get that special person in your life.

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9 gift ideas for him this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and we’re here to help if you’re struggling to think of ideas for romantic gifts to get that special person in your life.

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The impossible is possible - how you can come face-to-face with dinosaurs at...

They are hugely popular and interesting animals that continue to fascinate young and old alike.

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10 Christmas gifts for men that they'll like a lot more than socks and...

Us menfolk can be very difficult to buy for at Christmas.

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6 great Christmas gift ideas for book lovers

Know someone who’s always got their head in a book or face pointed at an e-reader?

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How to be a tourist on your doorstep, get more out of London - and eat some...

Whatever you think of London when you live in or near it, there’s no denying it’s an amazing place for things to do.

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Things to see and do on a family weekend break in Canary Wharf (yes, Canary...

Sure, it’s good to get away sometimes, but there really is no need to spend thousands of pounds to travel many hundreds of miles away from London just for a break.

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Let's visit ... the Warner Bros Harry Potter studio tour for a magical day out

It took 20 years and much pressure for me to read the first book about the boy wizard. I’ve still only got to the sixth instalment and I’ve never seen any of films all the way through.

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Let's visit ... down the rabbit hole to the Alice in Winterland Lantern Festival

A colourful and enchanting new attraction has launched in south London this Christmas season.

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