Shopping
The first curved escalators in Europe are coming to London
Luxe department store Harrods will install fancy transporters as part of a wider renovation of its fine jewellery and watches areas
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Things to do
The London university that is officially the best place in the UK to study philosophy
The Complete University Guide has revealed which uni should be your top choice if you want to study life’s biggest questions
Things to do
Inside the Camden’s huge new music-themed immersive attraction
Live Odyssey in Camden Market promises digital performances from Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths and more
Travel
London transport is getting a colourful new look to celebrate TfL’s 25th birthday
The capital’s trains, tubes, trams, buses and cable car cabins are getting a purple wrap to mark TfL’s big quarter-century
Property
The historic Baker Street building with an infamous past that is being turned into a new shopping and dining destination
The central London building inspired the 2008 Jason Statham film ‘The Bank Job‘
Travel
The east London borough named one of the best places in the world for cyclists
An east London borough is the second best place for cycling in the UK, according to the People for Bikes City Rating
Restaurants
This fancy London bar was just crowned the best in the world
A Covent Garden spot famous for its agave cocktails has been named ‘Best International Hotel Bar’ at the 2025 Spirited Awards
Restaurants
The 8 best new London restaurant openings in August 2025
From pizza to pintxos, these are the capital’s top new eateries opening over the next month
Theatre
The 10 best new London theatre openings in August 2025
From a new take on a controversial musical to the return of Secret Cinema, even in sleepy August there’s plenty to see
Things to do
In pictures: London’s biggest ever Trans+ Pride event on the weekend
Saturday’s parade broke a world record, with more than 100,000 people stepping out to support trans rights
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