Russell Crowe did it on the big screen and now home-grown gladiators are to battle it out in the City. A giant re-enactment of a Roman tournament is to take place to mark the one-year countdown to the Olympics... more
From colourful parades to musical shows, there are lots of ways to spend the August bank holiday. Kate Whiting suggests family-friendly activities for the weekend and beyond... more
On Property: A tip-top tourist spot may open in the heart of the City in 2014 with exhibits provided by The Museum of London: but only if the developer of the 945-foot Pinnacle tower in Bishopsgate does one more deal... more
Dramatic images of the capital transformed by the devastating effects of climate change are to be shown in new galleries at the Museum of London... more
It adorned the table of a wealthy merchant some 17 centuries ago. Now this glass dish, the first of its kind to be excavated in western Europe, is giving a fresh insight into the life of Roman London... more
The first London branch of a Russian chain of steakhouses ages its cuts of beef in-house — and the result is some of the best meat in London in Goodman.... more
An exhibition at the Museum of London aims to show how well the capital's populace has adapted to fog, floods, storms and heatwaves over the years.... more
Bruce Dessau couldn't complain about the bland venue when comics Richard Herring, Pappy's Fun Club and Joanna Neary turned up at his house to perform a free gig.... more
There's a comedy adventure at the Museum of London, a plethora of Edinburgh Festival previews, Sean Lock and Mark Thomas all trying to make you laugh in the capital this weekend.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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