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History
By M@

Flying Squad: 90 Years Since London's First Police 'Helicopters'

The police were flying overhead in the 1930s.
Festivals
By M@

Idler Festival: See Very Famous People Talk In A Big Old Posh House

Michael Palin, Emma Thompson, Rowan Williams...
Things To Do
By M@

See The War Of The Roses Recreated At Barnet Medieval Festival

Two huge battles at one festival.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where (And When) To See Beautiful Roses In Bloom In London

The capital at its rosiest.
Music
By Will Noble

Blitz Club: Night That Launched Boy George And Spandau Ballet Gets A Design Museum Show

The club that shaped the 80s.
Film & TV
By Laura Reynolds

London's Calling: The Real Housewives Of London Teaser Trailer Has Dropped

Reality series comes to the capital.
Comedy
By M@

Monty Python's First Meeting Commemorated With A New Plaque

The six proto-Pythons bonded over a curry.
Weekend
By Londonist

Things To Do This Bank Holiday Weekend In London: 24-26 May 2025

Festivals galore, plus new exhibitions, classic cars and special concerts.
Comedy
By Kuan-wen Huang

"London's Queer Comedy Scene Is Booming - Here's Why"

LGBTQ+ folks are no longer a token diversity act.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free And Cheap Things To Do This Week In London: 19-25 May 2025

Things to do for a fiver or less.
History
By Will Noble

Crollywood: When Croydon Boasted Its Own Version Of Hollywood

And made some pretty good films too.
Best Of London
By M@

Best Of Londonist: 12-18 May 2025

Lego 55 Broadway, lost rivers, and the secrets lurking below Wembley.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Things To Do This Week In London: 19-25 May 2025

Flower festivals galore, plus dinosaurs and more.
General News
By M@

The New Embankment At Chelsea Blocks Up The 'Lost' River Westbourne

A new place to eat your sandwiches.
Transport
By Will Noble

'Tripadvisor For The Disabled Community' Now Shows Step-Free Tube Stations

Snowball integrates TfL data.
Transport
By Will Noble

This Bit Of Borough Market Is Finally Being Pedestrianised

Barrier to be erected on Bedale Street.
Transport
By Laura Reynolds

Ride This Retro-Style Train From London To The Seaside This Summer

Southeastern's summer seaside services: now with a special twist.
Art & Photography
By Will Noble

Illustration: The Hidden World Beneath Wembley Stadium

Pie factories, trophy mines and an escape tunnel.