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When do the London Christmas Lights Switch on?

Marie Ellis7th November 2019

Christmas lights switch on this month in and around London London is a magical time at Christmas. You must see the Christmas Switch On Lights at some point in London. Whether you are visiting or a true Londoner. I have handpicked 3 of the Chr... Read More...

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Bonfire night London 2019

Marie Ellis4th November 2019

If you are looking for a Bonfire Night display in London, then look no further. Many displays went ahead at the weekend, but unfortunately due to bad weather a number were cancelled. However, many are taking place on Bonfire Night this Tuesday. ... Read More...

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Top 5 London Fancy Dress Shops for Halloween

Marie Ellis25th October 2019

My Top 5 London Fancy Dress Shops for Halloween I LOVE dressing up! Unfortunately, I have a tendency to leave things to the last minute, so have been known to queue up for hours with like-minded souls in the countdown to Halloween. For some r... Read More...

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Open House London 2019

Marie Ellis21st August 2019

Free Entry: Open House London 21 & 22 September 2019 Open House London, the world’s largest architectural showcase will take place on 21 & 22 September. For the third year in a row, every London borough is participating. &nb... Read More...

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£1 Rooms are back!

Marie Ellis14th August 2019

The Hoxton’ s legendary £1 Room rates return - this time with a mission Bargain rooms are back in celebration of the brand’s third London opening, The Hoxton, Southwark and its ‘Good Neighbours’ initiative You can imagine my surprise when... Read More...

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Cycle to Work: What you need for a bike commute

Crystal Evans1st August 2019

Cycle to Work: What you need for a bike commute Did you know 60% of London's workers have skipped work before on a day they couldn’t afford the commute? (source). Thursday 8th August 2019 is Cycle to Work Day, which means that it is the ... Read More...

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5 ways to watch the 2019 Love Island finale

Marie Ellis29th July 2019

Love Island 2019 series ends Monday, 9 pm July 29th Where will you be watching the Love Island finale 2019 tonight? The hilarious Iain Jokes has provided us with a great voiceover to accompany the antics and drama from within the villa t... Read More...

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10 ways to survive a heatwave in the city

Marie Ellis24th July 2019

I'll be sleeping alone tonight! 10 ways to survive a heatwave We all love the summer months when it's warm outside and the streets of London are littered with people all smiling, eating al fresco and drinking late into the evenings with collea... Read More...

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50 London water fountains revealed

Marie Ellis23rd July 2019

The Mayor of London reveals locations of 50 new water fountains to help cut plastic waste • Locations of first 50 new water fountains revealed including shopping and business districts, green spaces, busy high streets & stations• The... Read More...

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Pride in London Parade

Marie Ellis6th July 2019

Pride in London London's been getting ready for its annual Pride in London event! The LGBT+ community together with its supporters will take to streets to march in the Pride in London Parade, on July 6th, 2019. Many of my frien... Read More...

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