America’s First Family paid our city a surprise visit on Monday, taking in some of our culture and and traditions. Read more..

Which London hotel was Hazel Blears, the former Cabinet Member, staying in whilst she was ‘between flats’ in London? Find out here.

If you are looking for something different to do on Sunday afternoons then check out the Ignite Bruch concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
Spend laid back Sundays listening to music by exceptional young musicians from the London jazz scene and renowned world music artists, whilst enjoying a lovely brunch menu.
Ignite brunch takes place in the Café Consort. [...]

Cirque du Soleils Quidam: A photographic exhibition by Alexander Pestov
Sunday 4 January - Sunday 15 February 2009

Enjoy a glimpse into the backstage world of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam, part of the “reflect” series of exhibitions at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington.
Alexander Pestov joined Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam during creation 14 years ago, accompanied by [...]

Ice and snow related happenings in London this Christmas

If you fancy seeing the major sights of London whilst keeping fit then the Fat Tire Bike Company has the solution.
From August 16 until November 30th just turn up at Queensway tube station ( Bayswater) at 11 am any morning.
The guide will take you through Hyde Park to Buckingham Palace and then on to Trafalgar [...]

I wonder what would be the overall best hotel in London ?
Star rating is not the be all and end all.  I have just stayed at a hotel rated in the top 10 for London and the double  room was less than 4m square and being a “boutique” hotel there was no tea or coffee, [...]

21st Century Challenge - London under water
Its only a few months since I watched the movie “FLOOD” which was all about what happens when the Thames Barrier fails.  The film is actually mediocre to say the least but some of the graphics were excellent and very realistic.  Who knows, the aristocracy of Chelsea could fly [...]

London’s original hotel reservations website, Hotel-Assist, today launches a webzine for people interested in what’s happening in London.