Two major London events this month use the River Thames as a backdrop but in totally different contexts. Runners and crowds at the London Marathon are surrounded by buildings and bridges that will be recognised all over the world – great for TV. For the rowers in the boat race, the river is up close …

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Two patron saints are celebrated this month and they serve as fitting reminders of the disparate and turbulent forces that forged our nation. Whether you believe the legends of St David and St Patrick or not, it cannot be denied that their legacy of selflessness and sacrifice points towards people from different backgrounds getting along. …

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If there’s one thing that all Londoners are demanding this February (apart from a politics detox), it is colour – great big splashes of it, all across the Capital. Well, we’re in luck. Chinese New Year brings red and gold. The V&A will be showing glittering offerings from Dior and Kew Gardens will be a …

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The new year seems like a good opportunity to appreciate those whose hard work goes into staging some of the spectacular one-off events that occur in the Capital. In January, there seems to be as many of these as in Christmas, so as soon as the riggers, lighting engineers, sound technicians and security personnel finish …

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Charitable giving is such an important part of the Christmas season that even hardened cynics find themselves suppressing their doubts when sleigh bells are ringing and jingling. But in modern day London, charity is invariably wrapped up in fun activities for all the family which makes Christmas all the more magical. Santa runs, pudding races …

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As London starts to light itself up for a series of festive celebrations, the news of an expected royal birth in the spring of next year has come as a further boost. Meghan and Harry have proved to be an instant hit with a public weary of trade wars and Brexit rows, so as the …

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The summer months are gently morphing into cooler and shorter days, so bouncing up and down in a field no longer seems the automatic choice it was a couple of weeks ago. Time, then, for some more “cultured” activities that don’t require masses of space and sunlight. Art, food and film can all be enjoyed …

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From communications conduit and trade route, to movie backdrop and more, the River Thames is a constantly evolving centrepiece that all Londoners can take pride in. It remains infinitely accessible, providing picnic spaces, jogging routes and even floating entertainment venues which sees us turning full circle to Tudor times when the King’s barge would play …

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The capital city has so much to offer in terms of work and leisure time. Galleries, museums, theatre and events, not to mention bars and restaurants can mean residents are not short of things to do at weekends and evenings. The great rental opportunities in stunning locations are a huge draw too, often close enough …

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Alfresco cooking really gets into its stride this month and although we’ll all be trying our best not to burn our sausages as we set up our garden barbecues, it sometimes pays to leave it to the experts. Smithfield 150 and Meatopia are two events where the simple act of cooking a humble hamburger is …

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The World Cup is a chance for London to show everyone what it really means to be considered a global city. You can be the supporter of any country here and still feel at home. What’s more; you can adopt a country and add to your own, such is the friendly vibe that permeates the …

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London is awash with them. Look around and you’ll see them everywhere – immaculately turned out and gleaming all over. We’re not talking about the latest model of supercar or this season’s must-have shoe (although you’ll see plenty of both in London). We are, in fact, talking Power Couples. May’s Royal Wedding brought them out …

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