Jack is from London, but has lived in many different cities. On days off you'll find him drinking coffee, buried in film noir or a crime fiction paperback and in a state of despair or glee - depending on the latest Arsenal result.
London may have garnered a reputation as a bit of a concrete jungle, but it’s actually one of the greenest cities in Europe, with more public parks than any other city. And when there are many parks, there are cer...
Following the news of Le Gavrouche’s closure, chef Michel Roux Jr has announced his next venture: a brand new restaurant at the Langham in London. Named Chez Roux, the restaurant is due to open up on May 22, repla...
If you’re taking a brisk stroll in Covent Garden (as brisk as one can be when dodging through crowds, anyway), you’re bound to see groups gathered around street performers. There’s always something goi...
For the past month, Muslims around the world have been taking part in the festival of Ramadan, which commenced on March 10. Now, that period—which involves fasting every day until Maghrib—is over, and the first full day...
This week marks the last Ramadan fast before Eid takes place, which is predicted to be either tomorrow (April 10) or on April 11, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Ramadan has marked a period of reflection...
On a mundane lunch break or a wide-eyed wander into Central London at the weekend, there’s a spot that will take you away from the greyness and all the way up to the streets of Palermo. That’s achieved throu...
Have you spotted one of London’s green cab shelters on your walk through London recently? 64 of them were commissioned between 1875 and 1914 for horse-drawn units, but there are only 13 remaining in the city. Toda...
Coming in every year at the twilight period of festival season in London, it’s safe to say that All Points East has nailed its colours to the mast as one of the finest summer events there in this city. And, the&he...
Afternoon teas come in all shapes and sizes in London, but you’re unlikely to find one this… fishy. And no, this isn’t the start of some scone-stealing crime thriller tale; but a mere urge towards tryi...
Earlier this year, news came that the Barbican would be covered in over 2,000 square metres of pink fabric as part of a stunning pink exhibit by artist Ibrahim Mahama. Now, the piece is almost complete, with the finishe...