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That Time An Indie Band Scattered £25,000 In Liverpool Street Station
Still from the video to Taxloss. Who remembers Mansun? The late-Britpop band seemed to emerge from nowhere, dash out a pair of astonishing albums, then fizzle away back to their own alternative...
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The Ballot For Wimbledon 2027 Is Now Open
You've got until 14 September 2026 to apply. Image: AELTC/Joe Toth The public ballot for Wimbledon's 2027 Tennis Championships is now open. The ever-popular tournament — which next takes place 28...
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Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London: Autumn 2026
Visit Tulley's by day... or night. Image: Tulley's Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin picking, a somewhat American concept, has really taken off in the UK in the run-up to Halloween, with patches and...
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Heathrow Airport's Third Runway: Will It Ever Happen?
Will Heathrow's third runway ever happen? And what will be lost if it does? Plans to expand Heathrow Airport have been taxi-ing around for years without ever taking off. Heathrow is traditionally the...
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FREE: Gresham College's Talks For Autumn And Winter 2026
Image: Gresham College The Future of medicine, the edge of cosmology and the 'romantic history of copyright'... just three topics from Gresham College's far-reaching new series of free lectures....
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Best Of Londonist: 31 August-6 September 2026
Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features. The Ballot For Wimbledon 2027 Is Now Open Ace! Freddie Mercury's London: Visit The Locations Linked To The Queen Frontman Statues, plaques and...
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Fragments Of Old London In Belsize Park
Image: Matt Brown Antrim Gardens in Belsize Park holds two fragments of old London... One does not simply stumble across Antrim Gardens. To find this tiny park, you must turn down a side street from...
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Diwali On The Square: Free Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square For 2026
London's major Diwali celebrations take place at the end of October. Image: LBM1948, Creative Commons Vibrant Diwali celebrations return to Trafalgar Square in October 2026, featuring music, dance,...
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Free Things To Do In London This Week: 7-13 September 2026
Our pick of free things to do in London this week. Get earlier access to this article, delivered straight to your inbox for free every week, via our newsletter. Image: Wembley Park Free film festivals...
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Things To Do In London This Weekend: 12-13 September 2026
All weekend Celebrate Southeast Asian culture in Battersea. Image: Charlie Round Turner FLOWER FESTIVAL: A flower festival at Strawberry Hill House turns the beautiful gothic building into a floral...
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The New DLR Trains Are Back — 10 Months After Being Pulled From Service
They're back, baby! Image: TfL In October 2025 — a year and a half later than initially anticipated — the new DLR trains finally started being rolled out. A few weeks later, they disappeared again....
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Swim Serpentine: 6,000 Swimmers Brave Hyde Park's Lido This Month
6,000 swimmers take to the water for Swim Serpentine. Image: London Marathon Events If you're passing by the Serpentine in Hyde Park on Saturday 19 September 2026, you won't be able to help notice...
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Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night In London: 2026 Guide
Alexandra Palace goes big for Bonfire Night with a Fireworks & Drone Festival. Image: Josette Crispin/Alexandra Palace London's bonfire night fireworks are among the most spectacular in the...
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"I'm Wheeling The Entire Length Of The Thames In A Wheelchair"
Lottie Chatfield is making her way along the entirety of the Thames in a wheelchair — starting at its source in Kemble, and finishing on the Isle of Grain. Accompanied by her friend Megan, the two are...
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London Mayoral Elections 2028: Everything We Know So Far
A guide to the London 2028 Mayoral elections. The race for City Hall will soon hot up. Image: Matt Brown When are the next London Mayoral Elections? 4 May 2028. Cue lots of tired jokes about it...
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Celebrate 100 Years Of The Northern Line Extension With A Treasure Hunt This...
South Wimbledon station looking all shiny and new in 1926 © TfL from the London Transport Museum collection "LONDON'S FREEDOM FOR THE S.W SUBURBS." So screams Charles Paine's retina-scorching 1926...
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Oh My Gourd! Win A Family Day Out At Hobbledown Heath's Pumpkin Patch
This is a sponsored article on behalf of Hobbledown Heath. One corner of west London is about to get a seasonal makeover, as Hobbledown Heath's legendary Pumpkin Patch returns. Now a staple of autumn...
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1840: A Romanian Visitor's Impressions Of London
Adapted from a feature that first appeared in September 2025 on Londonist: Time Machine, our much-praised history newsletter. To be the first to read new history features like this, sign up for free...
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Bayeux Mania Invades London - As Everyone Cashes In On The Celebrity Tapestry
It's official: Bayeux Mania has invaded London. Image: HistoryExtra "Can I send you an exclusive preview box of Bayeux Lager?" Unless you've been seeking solace beneath a rock/digital detox lately,...
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Trafalgar Square Has An Eye-Catching New Artwork
Image: Jeff Spicer, PA Media Assignments The latest artwork to grace Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth has been unveiled this morning (10 September). Lady in Blue is the work of New York-based artist...
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