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Thursday 16th of May 2013Whether you're an internet dating newbie, or had a dalliance with every site under the sun, here are 10 top tips for internet dating;
1. Pick the right site. The site you pick reflects what you're looking for; some are all about getting a ring on your finger, others are for dedicated outdoorsy types, etc so be sure to find one which represents y...
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Thursday 9th of May 2013There are over 1000 hotels in London, so to get an edge over their competitors, operators abuse the term “boutique hotel”, which is fast becoming redundant. Traditionally it meant a hotel with few rooms, individual furnishings, and independent ownership.
This is why the Arch, a five star hotel near Marble Arch, may not be considered boutiquey e...
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Tuesday 30th of April 2013Whether you're into fifties fashion or seventies furnishings, retro beauty parlours, Art Deco cafés or classic restaurants, The Rough Guide to Vintage London will show you where to find the very best of London's burgeoning vintage scene.
This authoritative illustrated guide casts a discerning eye over the entire city, from the East End hotspots ...
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Thursday 28th of March 2013Stave off the chocolate-induced hyperglycaemic comas this weekend by getting outside and turning up to one of the many great events taking place in London. There's hundreds of things going on from open-air theatre, exhibitions, Easter egg hunts and more - and many of which are free!
With so much going one we've condensed the good stuff to offer ...
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Wednesday 27th of March 2013Who does Auntie Gok turn to when he needs to review his new sofabed purchase? ... Uncle AIL, of course.
This week celebrity fashion supremo Gok Wan found himself on the urgent hunt for a sofabed; so he headed to Highly Sprung, Tottenham Court Road's emporium of all things sofa and sofa bed.
The star was so chuffed with the service he received...
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Wednesday 27th of March 2013Students from 17 different UK universities are taking to the streets of London for the next 2 days to raise funds for Meningitis Research Foundation.
Students have descend on the capital, targeting tube and mainline stations in central London for a period of two days (Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March) with the aim trying to raise over £30...
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Tuesday 19th of March 2013Volunteering in one of Trinity Hospice’s shops is a great way to do something you enjoy and help Trinity to support more people at the end of life.
At the leading edge in charity retailing, Trinity Hospice Shops Limited has a thriving network of 21 shops in central, south and south west. In addition to stylish, contemporary fashion boutiques, we ...
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Tuesday 19th of March 2013The Intercontinental Hotels Group is a major player in the hotel industry. Its portfolio includes the upmarket Intercontinental and Crowne Plaza hotels, Holiday Inn and the more economical Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Hotel Indigo, and more. These hotels are distinct in terms of target audience and price range, but don’t exactly scream i...
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Thursday 14th of March 2013*ITV2* is about to bring on the laughs with the arrival of *PLEBS* – a brand new scripted comedy for the channel.
PLEBS will be a thoroughly modern comedy with an ancient setting. The series will follow three desperate young men from the suburbs as they try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city – a city that jus...
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Wednesday 6th of March 2013All aboard the mystery train for a surprise evening feast, away from your usual haunts and postcodes.
This is going to be one of the least informative reviews you will read on this site, mainly because we’ve been sworn to secrecy by Gingerline not to give much away so as not to ruin the surprise for future punters. It’s not an unreasonable reque...
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Friday 1st of March 2013Are you longing to say ‘thank you’ to someone who’s changed your life, but can’t track them down?
Or, after years of feeling guilty, do you want to apologise to someone and make amends?
If you need support, a new BBC One programme is here to help.
‘The Gift’ is an inspirational new programme for BBC One that can put you in touch with the ...
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Wednesday 31st of October 20122012 is definitely London’s year, with the Queen’s Jubilee, the London 2012 Olympics, and everyone grouping together to support our guys at the Euro’s, it is a great place to be.
London is by far the best City I have lived in, however we all feel a little bit lost sometimes, and everything can get on top of us. Especially moving to London as a ...
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Wednesday 31st of October 2012Permanent Sir Peter Blake art installation at London’s Gatwick Airport to give a unique, British welcome to passengers
Gatwick Airport has commissioned Sir Peter Blake, the godfather of British pop art, to create a walk-through gallery of London-inspired artwork that captures the city’s cosmopolitan and multicultural spirit.
The collection i...
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Thursday 25th of October 2012Young’s famous Dine with Wine offer is back for the autumn.
Diners can enjoy 2 main courses plus a bottle of wine for just £25 in selected Young’s pubs until 22nd November 2012.
This fantastic offer is available from 6pm Sunday and all day Monday to Thursday* across selected Young’s pubs across London and the South of England.
Please visi...
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Tuesday 23rd of October 2012Mollie King, Annie Lenox, Sienna Miller, Daniel Craig, Rio Ferdinand and Ellie Simmons among the celebs auctioning their hats to support the London charity St Mungo’s for their Woolly Hat Day on Friday 26 October
Some of Britain’s biggest celebrities are lending a ‘hat’ to support homelessness charity St Mungo’s which will auction the headwear...
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Thursday 18th of October 2012Old Spitalfields Market is scouring the capital for Londoners who possess a love for the East End and a flair for creativity.
Old Spitalfields is enlisting the likes of London’s top bloggers to offer this unique opportunity out to their communities. On November 5th, five of the best applicants will be chosen to become part of a crack team of Sp...
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Thursday 18th of October 2012Early morning commuters did a double take this morning as a sea of boobs descended on St Christopher’s Place in London’s West End. Organised and staged by breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!, the 100 strong dancing flash mob was performed as part of the area’s GET PINK’D activity – a campaign to raise awareness and encourage women to become ...
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Friday 27th of July 2012Fancy winning a meal for two at Italian restaurant Giovanni Rana? It’s as easy as following us on Twitter.
Giovanni Rana brings a taste of authentic Italy to Londoners by offering three distinctive eating experiences under one roof: a traditional Italian trattoria furnished with long, family-sized wooden tables for friendly get-togethers and ...
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Friday 20th of July 2012Follow us on Twitter for your chance to win VIP tickets to an exclusive wine tasting event with wine expert and TV personality Olly Smith.
This will take place on July 25th at Strada on Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BU. The evening will show-case Stradas’ fine Mediterranean wines and guests will enjoy a selection of matching Italian tapas, cheeses...
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Monday 9th of July 2012The Royal Academy of Dance are running a summer photo competition: RAD Members & Friends can send in their photos showing how they are celebrating the summer through dance, either individually or in a group.
First prize is an iPad, with other great prizes on offer too. Entrants should visit www.rad.org.uk/membershipcompetition for details about ...
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