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50 ways to have fun in 2009

02.01.09
Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months. ... more

A Night Out in London: Festive gathering

19.12.08
Looking for a venue with great food and atmosphere for a fun festive gathering? All Bar One is ready to prepare your night out.... more

Mixing it with a musical relay

10.10.08
Diesel, the fashion label, is 30 years old and to celebrate it is throwing 18 parties at the same time. One of which takes place at the O2.... more

Don Carlo takes opera to the people

03.07.08
Don Carlo at Covent Garden is the hot opera ticket of the summer - an impassioned production, full of starry names.... more

Santo is Max-priced Mexican

02.07.08
A trip to Santo proved restaurants still can't get the recipe for Latin American food quite right, says Charlotte Ross.... more

What to do in London this week

23.06.08
Visit Shoreditch for a weekend of culture, try Ruby Blue for a fun evening out and see Kevin Spacey in a new light at the Larger Than Life exhibition.... more

Plenty of life in Cafe Boheme

16.06.08
Cafe Boheme may be in Old Compton Street but it reminded Mark Bolland of his favourite brasseries in New York.... more

Acid house at the opera house?

01.04.08
Wayne McGregor plays mind games with his dance creations at Sadler's Wells and now he is at the heart of plans to pull the cool crowd into Covent Garden. ... more

Walk free in London

20.02.08
To coincide with British Tourism Week, the UK's famed Blue Badge Guides are presenting a series of free London public walks.... more

Real sushi in the city

20.02.08
Japanese restaurants are now ten a penny, but only a few are authentic. Check out some of the best places to eat genuine Japanese.... more

Your last chance to book a table for two

13.02.08
Phew! You might have cut it fine, but there's still time to wow your Valentine whether you want classic, modern, extravagant or simple.... more

Just super Christmas markets!

05.12.07
Avoid the high street crush ... drink, eat and shop at traditional stalls full of festive spirit.... more

London's winter wonderland

28.11.07
Whether you're seeking carols at Southwark Cathedral or the best bars to warm up in, here's where to celebrate the season of cold feet and good cheer.... more

Late food shopping ... at Covent Garden

17.07.07
London is to get its own night market with Covent Garden opening until 10pm every Thursday next month... more

Ay caramba! Join clubland's Latin craze

13.07.07
This week's club talk focuses on London clubland's love affair with all things Latin and what it means for the average clubber... more

A no-frills feast slap bang in town

20.06.07
Humble and delicious: Great Queen Street in Covent Garden is the ideal place for a down to earth hearty meal in the centre of town.... more

London squares open up for the weekend

07.06.07
A total of 163 private garden spaces in central London will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday for the Open Garden Squares weekend.... more

A fresh ray of hope in the garden

06.06.07
Having never found a restaurant in Covent Garden that he especially cared for, The Forge proved a pleasant discovery for Chris Blackhurst.... more

Free tenor in concert

01.06.07
Icelandic tenor Gardar Thor Cortes is to perform opera favourites at Covent Garden on Saturday and Sunday - Covent Garden piazza, that is. ... more

Access all arias

22.05.07
The Royal Opera House's free, open-air screenings of ballet and opera have become essential events. This summer there are a trio of classics to choose from.... more

Curtain up at Covent Garden

04.04.07
Royal Opera's new season will turn a young Russian singer into a star. There's nowhere else she'd rather perform, she says.... more

Best restaurants for Mother's Day

15.03.07
It's Mother's Day on Sunday and time to spoil your mum rotten. From posh tea and scones to the perfect Sunday roast find out where to wine and dine your mum in style.... more

Get ready to celebrate St Patrick's Day

14.03.07
From classical music and traditional Irish dancing, to cultural walking tours and black tie dinners, ex-pats are planning to paint the capital green.... more

30 gigs in one day as band bids for record

21.02.07
An up-and-coming London band will perform 30 gigs in one day in a bid to set a world record.... more

Two more Michelin stars for Gordon's empire

24.01.07
Gordon Ramsay has strengthened his grip on the London restaurant scene after two more Michelin stars were added to his empire.... more

Beef is back and grazing is in

12.12.06
An eco-friendly steak and a game of 10-pin bowling before pudding could be the future of eating out in London as Square Meal magazine predicts trends for the coming year.... more

Don't give up on the Theatre Museum

31.10.06
Time has run out for the Theatre Museum, with its Covent Garden site to be closed and its collections housed back in the V&A. But its natural home is in the West End, says Simon Callow.... more

Chasing rainbows

14.08.06
Artist Anya Gallaccio employs her themes in ways that are often so literal and one-dimensional that it's not only the materials that are quick to fade. Her latest exhibition, alas, runs to form.... more

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08.08.06
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