New low-emission zones will be rolled out across all of London this summer. Here’s what we know so far. The Government has announced plans to expand London’s Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ for short) in a move that will see all of Greater London covered in the pollution-cutting scheme from the 29th of August 2023. …
We know what London looks like right now, but here are 12 developments that you can expect from the London of the future. London changes fast. It’s pretty cliche to say so – all city’s change fast, after all – but sometimes it’s hard to keep your finger on the pulse of what the future …
Don’t ever tell us London is a concrete jungle again. London is actually a forest. Confused? Allow us to explain… Forest: a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves. – The Cambridge Dictionary Did you know that London is technically a forest? …
A Stranger Things play is coming to London this year and, in the immortal words of Eleven and the gang, ‘It’s gonna be bitchin’’. A full-on stage adaptation of Stranger Things has been announced for the West End with an opening date in late 2023. They’re not messing around, either. Stranger Things: The First Shadow …
A monumental David Bowie exhibition is coming to the V&A’s new space. Never-before-seen projects and the Star Man’s most iconic outfits are just the tip of the iceberg. Good news, Bowie fans – the V&A has acquired a massive collection of David Bowie items, which it will put on display in a special new museum …
A major London cultural hub is in the making. Here’s what we know so far about the new Gilbert and George museum opening in the capital. The over-the-top artistic duo have announced they will be opening a museum of, well, themselves. It’s not a very humble affair, but it is one to get excited about. …
Shoreditch is home to a thriving street art scene that’s ever-changing and never boring. The ever-cool hub of London’s urban art, don’t miss these Shoreditch street art spots – complete with a Shoreditch street art map for you to do your own free tour. You can’t write a series about street art in London without …
Looking for the best second hand bookshops in London? These are the 20 places you shouldn’t miss. In the age of Amazon, same-day delivery and internet shopping, the idea of rummaging through one of London’s second-hand bookshops might seem arcane. Shopping? In person? Without any guarantee that you’ll find what you’re looking for? Pretty sure …
Lost crown jewels of Angkor Wat found in London. Here’s what we know so far. A priceless collection of jewellery from ancient Cambodia was found in London last summer. The pieces include crowns, necklaces and amulets as well as other priceless objects and are crown jewels from a part of Cambodian history known as the …
Ready to discover the best festivals in London 2023? Don your glitter and your fanciest wellies, these are the hottest events on this year’s line-up. London music festivals are some of the best in the world. As Londoners, we’re privileged to be able to enjoy all the multi-day joy of a great festival right on …
