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Rafe Spall - My London

06.11.09

Rafe was named after the title character in The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, played by his father Timothy in an RSC production in the 1980s... more

King Kong: Why Hong Kong is booming again

06.11.09

Hong Kong used to be the place to go to seek your fortune when you'd failed in the City. But now only the most successful Londoners can afford to brave the high-risk, high-rise island... more

French superchef serves up in London

05.11.09

London's claim to be the culinary capital of the world received a dramatic boost today as a three-Michelin star chef announced he is to open his first European restaurant in the capital... more

Victoria versus Hyde: Battle of the London parks

03.08.09

It�s east versus west as Victoria and Hyde Parks vie with each other to host the best of the summer festivals. But for Olivia Cole there�s one clear winner... more

Christmas ice rink to be winter wonderful!

17.09.08

Advance tickets for London's largest ice rink have gone on sale. The 1,300 square-metre rink in Hyde Park is part of the hugely popular Winter Wonderland event.... more

Five to try: Terraces

30.07.08

Make a date with your fairweather friend, Al Fresco, and check out the best terraces on which to dine in London. ... more

No longer do you have to compromise on taste to enjoy the delights of alfresco dining. With some of London's top restaurants now offering bespoke hampers, the picnic has moved firmly upmarket.... more

Get out there � 20 ways to enjoy the summer

30.05.08

This is a golden, sunburned age of outdoor entertainment in London. Get out there. Buy a ticket. Crack open a bottle of something cold. Enjoy.... more

Hyde Park birthday concert for Nelson Mandela

06.05.08

Nelson Mandela will hold his 90th birthday party at Hyde Park for 46,664 special guests; matching his prison number and the name of his Aids charity.... more

Broad range of bands for 02 Wireless Festival

11.04.08

This year's 02 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park will host some of the music industry's biggest acts. Here is the lowdown on who's playing.... more

Morrissey to headline at Wireless Festival

26.03.08

Morrissey has been named as a headline act at the 02 Wireless Festival.... more

Ready for the festival season?

14.03.08

With little to choose between the line-ups, it's the added extras that will count at this year's festivals. David Smyth guides you through the best summer festivals.... more

Half distance is a full-on fun run

11.03.08

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is aiming to get more than 12,000 people running through the heart of London for charity.... more

Experience the O2 Festival

22.02.08

Tickets have gone on sale for the final Sunday of Hyde Park's summer festival.... more

Rocking out

04.02.08

Tickets for this summer's Hard Rock Calling, headlined by Eric Clapton and The Police, have gone on sale.... more

Red Bull flugtag returns to London

28.01.08

80,000 spectators will descend on Hyde Park when the Red Bull Flugtag returns to the capital this summer.... more

Christmas wheely is coming!

27.11.07

Londoners will be given a chance to view the city from the top of the capital's biggest park this Christmas.... more

Get your skates on for biggest ice season yet

07.11.07

The ice skating season is about to get under way in the capital with more rinks than ever, including some old favourites.... more

Wonder of winter

26.09.07

With the festive season fast approaching, the annual Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park is likely to attract big crowds. ... more

2m get ready for Carnival

23.08.07

More than two million people are expected to attend the 43rd Notting Hill Carnival this weekend.... more

A rare variety show

09.08.07

The Medium Rare variety show returns to Hyde Park to showcase the talents of roller skaters, tap dancers and acrobats on 7 September.... more

Steeling the carnival show

23.07.07

A giant steel bands competition that unofficially kicks off the Notting Hill Carnival weekend will take place in Hyde Park, with several other events also lined up.... more

Skate your way around Hyde Park

11.07.07

Keen skaters can head to a 12-mile course in Hyde Park on Friday 13 July... more

Rockers under the weather

25.06.07

As the Glastonbury tribes headed home, Hyde Park Calling squelched to its own damp conclusion. It rained incessantly and, unlike Glastonbury, the headliners hardly set the pulse racing. ... more

Critic's choice: top 5 gigs

21.06.07

David Smyth gives us his top five gigs happening in London this weekend including Hyde Park Calling, Jarvis Cocker and Bon Jovi at the O2 Arena.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

15.06.07

This weekend, the Wireless Festival continues at Hyde Park, Jarvis Cocker's Meltdown Festival kicks off and Muse play Wembley.... more

Four-day festival offers a crowd-pulling line-up

14.06.07

The White Stripes are among the many acts to feature on the opening day of the O2 festival, which swings into action at Hyde Park... more

Critic's choice: Three grand hotels

16.04.07

With ornate dining rooms, innovative dishes and slick service on offer, these three restaurants are making hotel dining chic, says Charles Campion.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

23.02.07

David Smyth discusses Michael Jackson's new track, Aerosmith's return to the UK, and a terrifying, house-shaking album about to be released.... more

Old but still airborne

20.02.07

Aerosmith might be getting on, but the ageing rockers' first British performance for eight years proved they still have what it takes to conquer a stadium.... more