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  • Review: The Brigade Bar & Bistro on Tooley Street

    The London Insider
    18 May 2013 | 10:06 am
    At first glance, The Brigade is simply a restaurant serving good quality and seasonally fresh British food but take a closer look and you will see that it’s far more than just a restaurant.

  • Launch of Personalised London Discounts with Barclaycard Bespoke Offers

    The London Insider
    12 May 2013 | 12:12 pm
    If you’ve given up looking at the London deals from Groupon and Livingsocial – there’s a new kid on the discount and deals block, and this time the deals will actually be for things you’re interested in.

  • Review: Good Earth’s newest branch in Wandsworth

    The London Insider
    8 May 2013 | 2:05 pm
    There’s somewhat of a lack of a good Chinese restaurant in Southwest London – unless you go as far as Wimbledon. But finally, just down the road from the Michelin-starred Chez Bruce  in Wandsworth Common, is the new outpost of the classy Good Earth.

  • Free Art Exhibitions at the Gallery@OXO Tower

    The London Insider
    5 May 2013 | 8:08 am
    You've probably seen the iconic building beside The Thames, the one with the bright red neon OXO logo at night. But did you know that there's an exhibition space inside, with some really cool exhibitions going on over the next few months?

  • London’s Top Universities

    The London Insider
    30 Apr 2013 | 2:14 pm
    London is home to many of the UK's best universities, with many world-renowned centres of academic excellence available to choose from throughout the city.
 
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    The London Insider

  • Review: The Brigade Bar & Bistro on Tooley Street

    The London Insider
    18 May 2013 | 10:06 am
    At first glance, The Brigade is simply a restaurant serving good quality and seasonally fresh British food but take a closer look and you will see that it’s far more than just a restaurant.

  • Launch of Personalised London Discounts with Barclaycard Bespoke Offers

    The London Insider
    12 May 2013 | 12:12 pm
    If you’ve given up looking at the London deals from Groupon and Livingsocial – there’s a new kid on the discount and deals block, and this time the deals will actually be for things you’re interested in.

  • Review: Good Earth’s newest branch in Wandsworth

    The London Insider
    8 May 2013 | 2:05 pm
    There’s somewhat of a lack of a good Chinese restaurant in Southwest London – unless you go as far as Wimbledon. But finally, just down the road from the Michelin-starred Chez Bruce  in Wandsworth Common, is the new outpost of the classy Good Earth.

  • Free Art Exhibitions at the Gallery@OXO Tower

    The London Insider
    5 May 2013 | 8:08 am
    You've probably seen the iconic building beside The Thames, the one with the bright red neon OXO logo at night. But did you know that there's an exhibition space inside, with some really cool exhibitions going on over the next few months?

  • London’s Top Universities

    The London Insider
    30 Apr 2013 | 2:14 pm
    London is home to many of the UK's best universities, with many world-renowned centres of academic excellence available to choose from throughout the city.
 
 
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  • Dalston Eastern Curve Garden – The secret garden

    Andrew Sidford
    12 May 2013 | 7:18 pm
    Image by Andrew Sidford Hackney is well-known for being one of the greenest Boroughs in London, in fact there are over sixty parks, gardens and open spaces in Hackney. The range is as impressive as the quantity; from the largest concentration of football pitches in Europe at Hackney Marshes to the beautiful and historic settings of Springfield and Clissold parks; from the wonderfully hip and happening London Fields to the sedate walled garden and the Hackney City Farm within Haggerston Park. However, there is now a new green space in Hackney and it is a little bit special. Tucked away on what…

  • Postman’s Park – A Park for Reflection

    Peter Hoffer
    12 May 2013 | 3:42 pm
    Image by Peter Hoffer There are many moments in Londoners’ lives where we get very annoyed at the little things: people who stand on the left rather than the right of escalators for example (very annoying).  However spending a few minutes in Postman’s Park with the Watts Memorial will make any cynical Londoner re-evaluate the important things in life. Unveiled at the beginning of the 20th century, the Watts Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice is a haunting collection of ceramic tablets commemorating those people who sacrificed their lives for others. Along with the names of the…

  • Kyoto Garden – A taste of Japanese tranquility

    Peter Hoffer
    12 May 2013 | 12:06 pm
    Image by Peter Hoffer Despite its relative small size compared to the more famous Hyde Park or Richmond Park, the area of Holland Park boasts many draws, including a playing field for pick-up games of football or cricket, an ecology centre, rugged woods for brisk jogs, and a hostel. The park even hosts opera performances in the summer! Look out for performances of ‘Madame Butterfly’ and ‘The Elixir of Love’. My favourite part of the park is the peaceful Kyoto Garden, which is like a tiny pocket of Japan inside an English setting. When I first moved to London, my…

  • Courtauld Gallery – Fine Impressionism

    Peter Hoffer
    12 May 2013 | 9:06 am
    Image by Peter Hoffer Fine art lovers (particularly those who love Impressionism) have few better places to spend an afternoon than the Courtauld Gallery in central London. In just a few rooms of this compact gallery, visitors will encounter such iconic works as Cezanne’s “The Card Players“, Manet’s “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère” and Van Gogh’s “Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear“. Fans of other works of art will not be disappointed. Although the compact gallery specialises in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the gallery does cover a…

  • Ladurée – A Sugary French Kiss

    Peter Hoffer
    12 May 2013 | 6:07 am
    Image by Peter Hoffer Macaron shops have been appearing over London for the last few years. These baked treats seem to be the new fashionable trend for those with a sweet-tooth. I have done my duty as a good Londoner (much to the disappointment of my dentist) and sampled a few macarons around town and my favourite is, without a doubt, those of Ladurée. This Parisian chain of confectionery shops has four stores in London (the others are in Cornhill, Harrod’s and Covent Garden). However I think the Burlington Arcade shop feels the most French. Just looking into the windows of Ladurée…
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  • Saving London Style, How do Londoners Put Money Away for Something Special

    William Wallace
    19 May 2013 | 11:26 pm
    Nowadays, those who want to get the most out of life need the power of a healthy bank account behind them, but achieving this requires much more than will power alone. London has become synonymous with expense, but it is quickly emerging that the secret behind success could be the ISA. Those who claim to [...]

  • Just Another Rainy Day In London: Picture of the Day

    William Wallace
    14 May 2013 | 9:42 am
    The legendary London blogger – well in my own mind and that is what counts – William K Wallace enjoys some fresh air with his African Princess at Regents Park on a another grey, miserable day in London Town. Nothing new there… The great thing about going to the park on a rainy day is [...]

  • Blast From the Past: Time Flies By

    William Wallace
    13 May 2013 | 3:25 am
    Time flies by living in London. It almost seems like yesterday that I made this amazing city my home: amazingly I have been here for over 4 years and 4 months… and best of all I haven’t even aged a day. HONEST! One of the very first places I took the African Princess when we [...]

  • London For Motorcyclists: What You Need To Know

    William Wallace
    10 May 2013 | 9:28 am
    London, with its great network of roads connecting every corner of the city, is a motorcyclist’s dream. Unfortunately, according to the latest press release by the British Motorcyclists’ Federation, there are only two kinds of riders in London: those that have already crashed and those that are on their way to crash. Though this observation [...]

  • View From a Train: Welcome To London

    William Wallace
    6 May 2013 | 9:52 am
    On Saturday and Sunday I took a couple of  wee trips all the way to Leatherhead in Surrey to participate in a fitness instructor course… and a great time I had too. I truly felt like I was a million miles away from London (45 minutes by train), but technically I was still in Outer [...]
 
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  • Happy Birthday Museum of London Docklands

    19 May 2013 | 6:44 pm
    The Museum of London Docklands has been in a converted sugar warehouse near Canary Wharf for ten years. The Museum tells the story of London's connection to the river and ...Read Full Post

  • In Fine Style at Queen's Gallery

    15 May 2013 | 6:30 pm
    The latest exhibition at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace looks at fashion and style in the 16th and 17th centuries. There are over 60 portraits on display plus other ...Read Full Post

  • Where To Eat in King's Cross

    14 May 2013 | 6:04 pm
    Ever found yourself stuck near to King's Cross station with no idea where to get something to eat other than a pre-packaged sandwich from a newsagent in the station? With ...Read Full Post

  • Mind Body Spirit Festival 2013

    13 May 2013 | 7:48 pm
    The Mind Body Spirit Festival is on from 24 to 27 May 2013 which includes a bank holiday Monday. This is the 37th anniversary of the event that covers healing, ...Read Full Post

  • Clothing Factory Outlets in London

    12 May 2013 | 7:44 pm
    London has no shortage of designer clothes shops but we also have secret places where you can buy the top of the range clothes at greatly reduced prices. Hackney in ...Read Full Post
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    Native Londoner

  • The ‘M’ Word…thoughts on marriage

    nativelondoner
    6 May 2013 | 3:36 pm
    The way relationships are developing is drastically changing.  It seems the norm is to move in together skip marriage and go straight to having children, the concept of ‘bastard’ no longer being a taboo or even recognised being in modern society. I find it strange that people are prepared to create a permanent physical and emotional bond with their partner through having children but when it comes to the commitment of marriage they avoid it all costs. If you are devoted to a person in every aspect of your life then why the fear of getting married? Surely it would be beneficial to show…

  • Loose Women: A review of British female stand-up comedians

    nativelondoner
    23 Apr 2013 | 3:44 am
    Whether it’s the sordid goings on in Shappi Khorsandi’s life as a bitter divorcee, Jo Brand’s backside squashing some ‘bastard’ or Sarah Millican’s inability to talk about anything other than her love of cake, it seems that the vast majority of female comics are little more than glorified loose women. For those who are unsure of whom I speak I am referring to the modern day wife-of-bath type stand-up comediennes who blend Sex in the City style musings and general moaning about the female condition to get a few laughs.  Topical jokes are rarely attempted…

  • The irony of Anti-Valentine’s Day

    nativelondoner
    13 Feb 2013 | 7:08 pm
    Yep it’s that time again, that one day of the year when you show just how much you love your significant other by buying as many stuffed animals, dead flowers and other nonsensical items that your specially set aside Valentine’s Day budget of £20 can stretch to in your nearest supermarket. Just in case you had any doubts I do indeed think its a pointless day, however I won’t bore you by waxing lyrical about how if you truly cared you would show your love everyday or go on a self righteous rant about Clinton’s being a big greedy commercial giant. To be honest I’m sick of the…

  • The future of the U.K music industry

    nativelondoner
    10 Feb 2013 | 2:30 am
    With high street music retailer HMV going into administration consumer analyst Craig Armer predicts that the entertainment market will fall by 9%, roughly £300m this year. The double impact of advancements in file sharing capabilities and increased competition from supermarkets and online retailers has led to HMV’s slump in sales, its slow demise noticeable over the last few years with the retailer selling off assets such as Waterstones and the Hammersmith Apollo venue to pay off debts. Keen to keep HMV afloat Universal Music propped up the music chain 2011, however it seems that none of…

  • The true purpose of university

    nativelondoner
    29 Jan 2013 | 11:11 am
    Most people associate university with bettering their career prospects but as former university inspector and expert anthropologist Dr F M Bhutti states, a job is merely a by-product of a university education. University in its simplest form is a structure designed to expand current knowledge and purify existing knowledge. However over time the structure has been twisted, changing a once respected institution into little more than a glorified Butlins experience.  Universities’ advertising campaigns are increasingly targeting social activities, comparison league tables are now including…
 
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