Things to do
The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend
From Afro-Cuban dance classes to a futuristic food exhibition – these are all the things you can enjoy for free from August 1-3
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London is officially the worst region in the UK for food hygiene, according to recent statistics
More than 900 premises in the capital have a food hygiene rating below two
Theatre
Stephen Fry joins Olly Alexander in the West End transfer of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ transfers to London’s West End
Light entertainment titan Fry will play Lady Bracknell as the National Theatre’s Oscar Wilde revival transfers
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The NBA is returning to London for the first time since 2019 – how to get tickets
Memphis Grizzlies are taking on Orlando Magic at the O2 Arena next year
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Legendary London restaurant Simpson’s In The Strand has confirmed its reopening date
The historic restaurant started serving Londoners in 1828, and it’ll return helmed by Jeremy King
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Arcade Food Hall is planning a third London site in Covent Garden
The worldly food hall brand is following up its Tottenham Court Road and Battersea Power Station outposts with one in the West End
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This award-winning cocktail bar makes the best margarita in London, according to cocktail experts
Come to this New York-style joint for the most delicious Tommy’s in town
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London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for August 1-3
The Piccadilly line, District line and London Overground will all see closures and reduced services this weekend
Film
One of south London’s best-loved cinemas is getting a glow-up
The three-screen Curzon Wimbledon is about to get even comfier
Property
How much it costs to rent in every London borough
New statistics from the ONS have revealed the average price of rent across the capital for 2025
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