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Rum, Peruvian cuisine, giant avocados and a Harvey Nichols pop up

Friday evening news, featuring a quirky new museum for Covent Garden.

Photos from the celebration of Japanese culture happening this weekend.

Food, robots, cosplay, tsunami fundraising – go nuts for Japan next weekend.

Has its flaws, but manages to appeal to kids and nostalgic parents alike.

TfL are currently reporting that the District line has been part-suspended (the Kensington Olympic spur is closed) and is running with delays on the rest of the line; a “lack of available trains” is the official story. Yet what’s more interesting is the reason for …

If rummaging around in your local Oxfam for an undiscovered fashion gem simply isn’t enough, then try delving into the V&A’s behind-the-scenes treasure trove of furniture, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and fashion, as part of The Concise Dictionary of Dress which is unveiled today. Opening up …

It’s not till 27th November, but tickets go on sale this morning for a special show from Primal Scream celebrating 20 years since the creation of their landmark album Screamadelica. Note the word ‘creation’, the album itself didn’t come out until September 1991, but celebrating …

By genewolf under a CC licence The London Chess Classic folded up its boards last night as Londoner, Luke McShane walked off with the best prize we’ve ever heard of, the “Brilliancy prize” for this game. We haven’t a clue what it means but we’re …