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Arsenal fans, has it sunk in yet? After three consecutive second place finishes, the Gunners have ended a 22-year wait to be crowned the Premier League champions once more. The title was confirmed on Tuesday May 19, when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth, and Mikel Arteta’s team lifted the trophy last Sunday May 24.  Plenty of partying has already taken place since Arsenal were confirmed as champions. Tens of thousands attended a huge unofficial party outside the Emirates overnight on the Tues-Weds, with several players joining the celebrations, with Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice all making an appearance. More festivities took place across north London last Sunday. A big trophy means one thing: a trophy parade. And that’s exactly what Arsenal are doing this weekend, taking over Islington (and parts of Hackney) for a triumphant open-top bus tour on Sunday May 31.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out London (@timeoutlondon) Here’s what you need to know about that parade, including its date, start time and route. RECOMMENDED: The best Arsenal pubs to watch the Champions League final. Arsenal trophy parade date Mark your calendars, Gunners fans, for Sunday May 31 2026.  Start time The parade will start at 2pm. Route   The club has confirmed the parade route. Find the map below, which shows the parade starting and ending near the Emirates Stadium, down Seven Sisters Road, Blackstock Road, Green Lanes, Essex Road, Upper...

Train drivers on the London Underground have been striking since April – but they aren’t the only transport workers in the capital who’re walking out at the mo. Bus drivers in east London have been walking out since March as part of an ongoing dispute.  Do you rely on buses to get out and about in east London? Watch out, you might have to navigate strike action. Eight bus routes will be impacted by strikes.  The strikes are part of an ongoing dispute between bus drivers – represented by Unite – and the East London Bus & Coach Company, which is part of Stagecoach. A total of 300 drivers will walk out, with Unite alleging that drivers at the Bow garage are suffering from fatigue due to long-distance shifts without adequate breaks. The strikes follow walk-outs in March, April and May. Worried that your local bus route will be hit by strikes? Here’s what you need to know about the industrial action, including the dates and full list of affected routes. When are London bus drivers going on strike? Drivers are striking on two occasions: May 27-29 June 11-14 Which bus routes will be affected by strikes? The following services are set to be impacted by walk-outs. 8 25 205 425 N8 N25 N205 However, TfL anticipates that the 25 and 425 will run a ‘near normal’ service throughout most of the strike days.  Route 8 will run a reduced 12-minute service between Bow Church and Shoreditch, the 205 will be running a reduced 20-minute service between Bow Church and Liverpool Street, and...

Fortnum and Mason has been keeping busy. In early May, the swanky department store announced it was opening a 200 square metre biscuit wonderland in Piccadilly, complete with a 70-flavour edible library and even a giant 400g ‘Whoppalossus’ sharing biccy. That’s what we call taking elevenses to the max. Now, the posh retailer is turning its attention to giving picnics an upgrade, too. Picture this: a gorgeous three-course spread and a glass of champs, all served to you on a private boat. If that sounds right up your canal, then the Fortnum’s on Thames experience is for you. Yep, Fortnum and Mason has announced that, for the first time ever, it’s launching a private boating picnic on the river. The two-hour experience will be hosted atop Christobel, a vintage boat decked out with details in the shop’s signature pale green hue and striped cushions created by fancy interior designer Colours of Arley. As for what’s on board, you’ll get one of Fortnum’s signature fresh food picnics – including a starter, mains, pudding, cheese platter and drinks – to share between either four, six or eight guests. Dishes include smoked trout with black garlic crème fraiche, the brand’s signature scotch egg and, to finish, elderflower jelly with fresh berries. You’ll even get to take home the picnic bag as a keepsake once its contents have been scranned.  Photograph: Fortnum and MasonFortnum and Mason picnic food and wine on a boat Picnic plates and drinks will all be dished out by red coated...