Ian Thomas of the City of London Corporation tops the 2027 Powerlist
31 October 2026·2 min read
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Neighbourhoods, weekends and walks.
LivingSoho Square scheme approved: new archway, courtyard and the old Fox building
Westminster has approved a major redevelopment of four buildings on Soho Square, including the former 20th Century Fox home, despite opposition to a new archway.
30 October 2026·2 min read
LivingAngel Tube station goes exit-only at weekends from 2 January
TfL says the station with the longest escalators on the Underground will let passengers out but not in at weekends, to keep the ageing machines running.
28 October 2026·3 min read
LivingThe Hampstead Garden Suburb house of the man who designed the Tube's look
A blue plaque in Wildwood Road marks the home of Frank Pick, the manager behind the roundel, the Johnston typeface and the Tube's patterned seats.
25 October 2026·3 min read
LivingThe Notebook musical comes to the West End: tickets go on sale today
Nicholas Sparks's love story arrives at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre in 2027, and booking opens today, Friday 23 October.
23 October 2026·2 min read
LivingA Shoreditch pop-up where the longer you stay, the less you pay
Campo Viejo and chef José Pizarro are opening a two-night pop-up on Rivington Street, with walk-ins welcome and a bill that shrinks the longer you linger.
23 October 2026·3 min read
LivingFjord at the London Film Festival: Cannes' Palme d'Or winner reviewed
Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner, with Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, played the BFI London Film Festival, and critics are split on what it says.
18 October 2026·2 min read
LivingAlbert Bridge is still shut to traffic, and Chelsea and Battersea are feeling it
More than 1,100 residents have signed an open letter as repairs to the Thames crossing could keep it closed to vehicles until 2027.
18 October 2026·3 min read
LivingThe Hampstead Heath Circular: a Sunday stroll with a pub lunch at the end
GO Outdoors has put the Hampstead Heath Circular on its list of the UK's best Sunday strolls, with the Spaniards Inn as the recommended stop.
17 October 2026·2 min read
LivingKings Cross Winter Markets: Seasonal Shopping and Festive Finds Around Coal Drops Yard
From artisanal mulled wine to handcrafted ornaments, the winter markets surrounding Coal Drops Yard transform Kings Cross into London's most sophisticated seasonal shopping destination.
17 March 2026·4 min read
LivingSpring awakening: Notting Hill's garden squares and hidden green sanctuaries come alive
As London sheds its winter coat, Notting Hill's private garden squares and secret green spaces reveal their most enchanting secrets to those who know where to look.
16 March 2026·3 min read
LivingLondon Walks: 8 Routes Through the City You Should Know
From hidden Georgian squares to riverside rambles, discover London's most rewarding walking routes with insider tips on where to stop, what to see, and how to experience the capital like a true local.
15 March 2026·5 min read
LivingThe Insider's Guide to London's Best Neighbourhoods: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore
From the cobbled streets of Bermondsey to the Georgian squares of Bloomsbury, discover London's most characterful areas through the eyes of someone who's spent years uncovering their secrets.
13 March 2026·4 min read
Living48 Hours in Hackney: The Ultimate Weekend Guide to East London's Creative Heartland
From Broadway Market's artisanal offerings to Dalston's underground music scene, discover how to navigate Hackney's creative landscape like a local.
9 March 2026·3 min read
LivingThe Notting Hill Antique Hunter's Map: Victorian Treasures and Mid-Century Finds Along Portobello Road
Navigate London's most storied antique thoroughfare like an insider, from dawn market discoveries to afternoon gallery gems tucked along Westbourne Grove's quieter reaches.
9 March 2026·3 min read
LivingThe Best Things to Do in London This Weekend
From secret supper clubs in Hackney warehouses to champagne tastings in Georgian townhouses, here's your insider's guide to London's most essential weekend experiences.
9 March 2026·4 min read
LivingThe New Kings Cross: How Europe's Largest Urban Development Became London's Coolest Cultural Hub
Once dismissed as a post-industrial wasteland, Kings Cross has transformed into London's most compelling cultural quarter, where Victorian gasholders house galleries and coal drops shelter luxury boutiques.
9 March 2026·3 min read
LivingWhere to Take Visitors in London: The Local's Guide to Showing Off Our City
Skip the tourist traps and show your guests the London you actually love. From hidden rooftop bars to the best Borough Market stalls, here's how to play the perfect host.
7 March 2026·4 min read
Living48 Hours in Islington: From Camden Passage Antiques to Upper Street's Buzzing Restaurant Scene
North London's most polished pocket offers an irresistible blend of Georgian elegance, vintage treasures, and some of the capital's most exciting dining.
5 March 2026·3 min read
LivingShoreditch Sunday Markets: A Treasure Hunter's Guide to East London's Weekend Trading Posts
From vintage Hermès scarves to first-edition photography books, Shoreditch's Sunday markets offer London's most discerning treasure hunters an unparalleled weekend hunting ground.
5 March 2026·3 min read
LivingHidden London: 10 Secret Spots the Tourists Never Find
Beyond the Tower Bridge selfies and Borough Market crowds lie London's best-kept secrets. From a rooftop bar hidden above a car park to a Victorian cemetery turned wild paradise, these are the places that make locals smile knowingly.
4 March 2026·4 min read
LivingThe Best Parks and Green Spaces in London for Every Mood
From romantic hideaways to wild heathlands, London's green spaces offer the perfect backdrop for whatever you're feeling. Here's where to find your ideal outdoor sanctuary.
4 March 2026·4 min read
LivingThe Gentleman's Guide to Covent Garden: Timeless Experiences in London's Most Theatrical Quarter
Navigate Covent Garden's theatrical heritage and refined establishments with insider knowledge of where discerning gentlemen have gathered for centuries.
28 February 2026·3 min read
LivingSpring Awakening in Marylebone: Garden Squares, Seasonal Shopping and the Neighbourhood's Blooming Social Calendar
As spring transforms Marylebone's garden squares into verdant sanctuaries, the village's refined cultural calendar and artisanal boutiques offer a quintessentially civilised seasonal awakening.
27 February 2026·3 min read