By Ruth N
75 articles published
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Kick Off in London with Festivities and Food
This year, the first May bank holiday Sunday coincides with the annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Despite the misconception, the festivities do not mark Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16. Instead, the holiday commemorates the unexpected victory of the Battle of Puebla by the Mexican Republic over France in 1862. While the holiday […]
Londoners Warned to Brace for Thunderstorms and Lightning by Weatherman
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office, covering the southern part of England. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms that could lead to possible travel disruption and some flooding. According to the BBC, the warning includes London, the East and South East of England, from Oxford to Brighton and Canterbury, […]
London Transport Faces Severe Disruption as Commuters Urged to Find Alternative Routes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line between Birmingham and London over the early May bank holiday are being advised to check their travel plans before setting out. According to the latest reports, track and drainage improvements are being made on the West Coast main line to help make journeys more reliable for both […]
London’s 10 Downing Street Garden Set to Open for Public Tours
London Garden Trust is celebrating 25 years of unique access to over 100 hidden green spaces in London that are not normally open to the public. The trust has been organising the Open Garden Squares festival for the past 25 years, which offers exclusive access to London’s private, secret, and little-known gardens during the weekend […]
London’s Top Birdwatching Spots: A Paradise for Bird Enthusiasts
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has recently released the results of its annual Big Garden Birdwatch survey. The survey, which encourages the public to spend an hour counting every species of bird that lands in their back garden, received a nationwide response, and the results were broken down by county, including […]
Covent Garden’s Puppet Festival to Make a Comeback in May
Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival celebrated the anniversary of the first recorded sighting of Mr Punch, an early version of today’s Punch & Judy show. The free, family-friendly event took place on the second Sunday of May, except for the Covid-19 pandemic, which made it impossible to host. The event started in 1976 […]
Canada Day Celebrations 2024 Set to Light Up London’s Trafalgar Square
London gears up to celebrate Canada Day on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, marking the national day of Canada. With over 80,000 Canadians residing in the UK, a significant portion of them calling London home, the city eagerly anticipates the festivities. Last year, the annual Canada Day celebrations in London attracted 30,000 attendees, showcasing the strong […]
Londoners Treated to Rare Spectacle of Army Horses on the Loose
On the 24th of April, the Westminister Police via their official X handle said, “We are aware of a number of horses that are currently loose in central London and are working with colleagues, including the Army, to locate them.” They later confirmed in a statement that, “we’re pleased to confirm that all of the […]
Londoners Warned To Brace For a Colder Spring This May
As May approaches, Londoners may find themselves reaching for their winter coats a little while longer, as a cold front sweeps across the capital and much of the country. This week, temperatures have plummeted to a chilly 9°C, with the Met Office even predicting frost overnight. According to the Standard, While low cloud cover might […]
Data Reveals Why London Nightscene is Shutting Down
London’s night-time economy is facing dire straits, with closures and revenue losses plaguing businesses at an alarming rate, as reported by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). According to data from NTIA, between March 2020 and December 2023, a staggering 3,011 night economy businesses shut their doors in London and its surrounding boroughs. This decline […]
London Ranks 3rd as Brits Vote for Their Favourite UK City
According to a recent YouGov survey, Brits have voted for their favourite UK city, and the capital has lost out to York this year. York came top thanks to scoring a staggering 74% of the vote, beating London which dropped down to third place on the list. York, a city in northern England, saw a […]
Eurostar Trains From London Sell Three Times Faster Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024
As the countdown to the Paris Olympics 2024 reaches the 100-day mark, Eurostar, the international rail firm connecting the UK to continental Europe, anticipates its busiest-ever summer peak. Coinciding with the normal highest demand for travel, the Olympics are expected to draw many British families heading to France for the sporting extravaganza. Upon the release […]
