London’s Giant Disneyland-Style Theme Park Has Been Scrapped (For Now)
A few years ago, it was announced that London—well, okay, north Kent—was getting its very own Hollywood-esque, Disneyland-style theme park.
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London’s Crossrail Is On Track To Meet June 2022 Deadline
Let’s be honest, nobody expected Crossrail to open on time – but 2022?! *record scratch* *freeze frame* Yup, that’s Crossrail. You’re probably wondering how it ended up in this situation. Photo:…
Plans For Oxford Street’s £150 Million Redevelopment Have Been Revealed
The Oxford Street redevelopment has been quite the saga – now, the new plans have been revealed. A plan to pedestrianise the perennially crowded Oxford Street has been in the…
50 Crazy Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About The Tube
The Tube has been getting us around since 1863 and, unsurprisingly, it has some weird and wonderful stories to tell. Here are some fun, freaky and frankly quite interesting Tube facts…
It’s Going To Be Stupidly Windy Tomorrow, So We Advise You To Stay Inside
Saturday is set to be rather windy – so stay inside, folks. Okay, let’s give this a bit of context, shall we? A light summer breeze is all well and good,…
Newsflash! London Is NOT The UK’s Most Stressed Out City
SHOCKING NEWS! London is not the most stressed out city in the UK. A 2018 YouGov study found that 74% of the UK felt too overwhelmed or…
These Pop-Up Post Boxes Allow You To Send Love Letters To The Lonely
Little red post boxes have popped up around London and beyond, giving us the opportunity to send letters to people who might be lonely this Valentine’s Day. Red Letter Days,…
Train Travel To Many Stations Outside Of London Could Be Going Contactless
Paper tickets may disappear forever, according to new proposals to expand the contactless catchment area. Yesterday, Department for Transport (DfT) announced that discussions were being had as to whether or…
This Beautiful Video Of London From Above Is Totally Mesmerising
This stunning video was shot from a helicopter as it flew over London at night. Shooting some of the city’s most striking panoramas, photographer Jason Hawkes has truly captured the magic of the capital after dark. This video,…
People Are Selling Greggs’ Vegan Sausage Rolls On Ebay For SO MUCH MONEY
Greggs’ vegan sausage rolls are selling on eBay for more than 40 times their original price. Disclaimer: It seems these listings have now been taken down – I…
13 Incredible Photos Of London At Christmas During The 50s And 60s
Ever wondered what London used to look like during the festive season? Thanks to the Museum of London’s extensive collection of images, which were snapped by Henry Grant during the 50s…
Have You Seen This Giant Gingerbread Model Of Heathrow Airport?
This 50kg gingerbread airport is just plane brilliant. Created by food artist Michelle Wibowo and Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown, this airport scene is sure to spread a bit of…