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05.11.09

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Digital prints have the wow factor

13.10.09

Digital prints proved successful at this year's shows - and it's the younger designers who are leading the way... more

Prince Charles urges nation to remember troops' sacrifices

31.07.09

Prince of Wales said July proved an 'incredibly difficult month' for British troops in Afghanistan and urged Britons to do more to remember their sacrifices... more

Bra and pants idea for small city gardens

13.07.09

Royal Horticultural Society uses garden made entirely from discarded underwear hung on a washing line to convince Londoners to grow their own vegetables... more

Show reveals how to turn your balcony into a garden

02.07.09

Visitors to Hampton Court Palace's spectacular gardens at this year's flower show are being encouraged to create displays in slightly more modest spaces... more

Chelsea winner grows his own ingredients for scent of Good Queen Bess

19.05.09

When Laurie Chetwood discovered a 400-year-old recipe for a perfume worn by Queen Elizabeth I, he spent a year growing the ingredients... more

King Henry re-weaves history

09.04.09

King Henry VIII returned to Hampton Court Palace to launch celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of his accession to the throne... more

Easter diary - where to go over Easter

09.04.09

So you don't forget where to go, here's our list of Easter dates to keep in your diary.... more

Best London galleries and museums

08.04.09

From rock 'n' roll and graffiti art to Henry VIII and the workings of the human body, London's galleries and museums have something for everyone.... more

The Thunderbirds garage - hidden parking is latest London craze

24.03.09

A pop-up garage - similar to the Thunderbirds rocket launcher - has become the latest home-improvement craze... more

Flotilla on Thames to celebrate the Tudor king

27.02.09

A Tudor pageant is to take place on the Thames to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation... more

Fuse is lit on London's fireworks fortnight

30.10.08

London's firework season will last almost two weeks this year because of the midweek timing of Guy Fawkes night... more

Halloween activities for the family

20.10.08

With Halloween falling on the last Friday of half-term, there are plenty of ghoulish activities to spook the family. So be afraid - be very afraid.... more

Ancient house buried at Hampton Court

17.10.08

The oldest building at Hampton Court Palace has been unearthed by archaeologists... more

Renovation of historic sites praised

07.10.08

A learning centre in Hampton Court Palace and the renovation of a West End baroque hotel have been named as two of the best redevelopments of historic buildings in the country... more

What else to do on Bank Holiday

20.08.08

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Best attractions on the banks of the Thames

09.07.08

Some of the best attractions in London lie on the banks of the River Thames - and to make visiting them even more special, get there by boat.... more

Gigs of the week

17.06.08

The lowdown on the best live music in London this week including gigs from Craig David and Alanis Morisette.... more

Weekend gig guide

13.06.08

Agnes Deyn joins the Five O'Clock Heroes and Michael Ball has a night off from Hairspray for Hampton Court Palace.... more

Gigs of the week

09.06.08

Jools Holland will take to the stage at Hampton Court Palace, Gavin Rossdale is to play Camden and Kid Rock comes to Shepherds Bush.... more

Gigs of the week

03.06.08

Duffy is to play Shepherds Bush, Mary J Blige and Avril Lavigne will perform at the O2 and Rufus Wainwright is at Hampton Court Palace.... more

Airport plan 'will shatter peace of Thames palaces'

06.03.08

Some of Britain's most important parks, palaces and open spaces are threatened by the planned expansion of Heathrow, a conservation group has warned... more

Five London diffusion restaurants

14.11.07

Critic Fay Maschler takes a look at five diffusion restaurants in the capital.... more

The great Bank Holiday adventure

16.08.07

From knights on horseback to Europe's largest carnival, West End shows, Morris dancing and flamenco - find out what's going on over the Bank Holiday weekend.... more

Palace to host bard play for first time

19.07.07

A play is to be performed at Kensington Palace, the former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, for the first time.... more

M People are moving on up once again

13.06.07

M People played their comeback gig at Hampton Court Palace as part of the venue's 15th annual festival. Hits such as Don't Look Any Further, Moving On Up turned the courtyard into a over-30s disco. ... more

Autopilot Carreras battles with overhead Boeings

06.06.07

Once of the famous Three Tenors, Jose Carreras battled aircraft noise as he sang outdoors to open the Hampton Court Palace Festival... more

A more civilised music festival

03.04.07

If you’re looking to get in on the festival vibe this summer, but standing knee-deep in mud doesn't appeal, you could try the Hampton Court Palace Festival.... more