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Due to the crazy rain today, there have been mass closures around throughout London Underground. As of 14:15, the following stations have been closed due to flooding: Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) Turnpike Lane Victoria (Circle & District Lines only) Paddington (Circle Line only) Gants Hill …

We all know that London property prices are shockingly expensive. But just in case you were in any doubt about it, Halifax, Britain’s biggest mortgage lender, has released new figures that leave little room for debate. The average price of a home in London is …

It’s practically a childhood rite of passage – you’re playing innocently in a playground and get stuck in a swing. It doesn’t have to be a swing, of course. It could be a slide, or the monkey bars or a merry-go-round. But for a 12 …

As always, there are a million things to do in London this week. If you fancy a night in though, here are a few things to keep you occupied. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 16 July Building Britain (BBC1, 19:30-20:00) The first in the series, …

Unless you’ve been hiding under a very large rock, you’ll be aware that July is the month of Harry Potter. Not only is the seventh and final book released on Saturday, but the film version of the fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order Of …

If you travel in East London, this is a view you’ve probably seen a thousand times. But, unless you work for London Underground, you probably haven’t seen it from quite that angle. It’s is a tube driver’s view from Aldgate East to Barking, and London …

When was the last time you had a nice refreshing glass of London tap water? If the answer was ‘Ew, never because tap water is gross and unsafe’, then you’re lucky Londonist is here, because we can tell you that there’s nothing wrong with London’s …

The last thing you expect to find as you’re leaving a nursing home, perhaps after visiting your gran or your mum’s Aunt Agnes, is a giant snake slithering around the car park. Of course, the word “giant” is relative, but we figure that a three …

Once you’ve conquered the Thames by swimming its entire length in 21 days, what’s next? A nice luxurious holiday? Perhaps some time to just relax with a takeaway and something good on the telly? Not if you’re Londonist’s favourite swimmer Lewis Pugh. Then it’s time …

There are a million things to do in London this week, but if you fancy a night in, here are a few things to keep you occupied. On TV, Londonist likes: Monday, 9 July Britain’s Next Top Model (Living, 21:00-22:00) After the dramatic first episode …