Travel
TfL just got a step closer to replacing London’s oldest tube trains
The Bakerloo trains are the longest-serving operational fleet in the UK, but TfL has started the process of finally replacing them
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Restaurants
This glamorous dining room is officially the best restaurant in Covent Garden in 2026
According to Time Out’s new guide, the West End neighbourhood’s top place to eat is an American-style brasserie with a martini-centric cocktail menu
Restaurants
One of London’s top pizza chefs has taken over a hyped Islington pub
Tom Budakan of Dough Hands is bringing New York-style pizza to the Old Queen’s Head in north London
Restaurants
Two London artisan bakeries have been crowned the best in Britain for 2026
Bakehouses in Crystal Palace and Clapham have been recognised in British Baker’s ‘Baker’s Dozen’ 2026
Shopping
Topshop has returned to 7 London stores – here’s the full list of locations that are stocking the iconic retailer
The legendary clothing retailer is officially back on the high street for the first time since 2021
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Council tax is going up in 33 London boroughs in April 2026 – here’s by how much in each borough
From Barking and Barnet to Wandsworth and Westminster, here’s exactly how much every borough is increasing council tax for the 2026-27 year
Music
RALLY, one of London’s best music festivals, has revealed its full lineup for 2026
Blood Orange will headline the Southwark Park day festival in August, with Optimo, Daniel Avery, Smerz and james K also on the lineup
Theatre
London Theatre Week is back once again with West End bargains – with tickets from £19
The always popular ticket sale is back for its first month-long run of the year, with deals on ‘The Lion King’, ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ , ‘My...
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One of London’s most famous streets is getting a £4.4 million revamp
Portobello Road Market is getting a multimillion-pound makeover, with greener streets, accessibility upgrades and long-awaited flooding fixes
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Harry Styles has been revealed as the curator of Meltdown 2026 – and he’ll be playing an intimate gig during the festival
The pop megastar will be curating the Southbank Centre’s summer music festival during the arts venue’s 75th anniversary celebrations
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