In pictures: London landmarks shrouded in thick (but Halloween-appropriate) fog October 31, 2016 Londoners awoke to a decidedly spooky scene this morning, after the capital was shrouded in thick fog. Such was the limit to visibility, the Met Office issued a severe weather warning, with road users being advised that travelling in the capital could be dangerous and a “potential to cause danger to life or widespread disruption”. Yesterday [...]
Get in the Halloween spirit – five haunted homes for sale in the UK October 28, 2016 Halloween is fast approaching, but if you're not in the mood for a party, why not go house and ghost hunting instead? Home services marketplace Plentific.com has put together a list of five haunted houses – complete with details of the properties’ spooky past (or present). These buildings are a bargain for buyers who are willing [...]
It’s the start of British pub week – here’s a list of some of London’s best boozers October 28, 2016 Today marks the start of British pub week, and because we know you’re a hard-working bunch, we’ve put together a list of London’s top-rated boozers on that great hospitality authority, TripAdvisor. 1. The Duke Of Argyll, Soho This large pub provides a good range of traditional organic wheatbeers, ale and stout, all of which are [...]
Picks of the day: The three stories to read today October 26, 2016 It’s been a pretty miserable day outside, and your workload probably isn't helping the matter. To make your afternoon a bit easier – and interesting – we’ve put together the top three stories of the day in bite-sized form. Check out our three at three. Unicorn drawn cabs are taking commuters to work. Ever wanted [...]
Orionids Meteor Shower 2016: When is it happening and how to watch it if you’re in London October 21, 2016 Look out – the Orionids Meteor Shower peaks tonight. The shower is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, and is set to light up the sky by producing up to 25 shooting stars an hour tonight. This event is set to be a spectacle and one not to be missed. Here’s what you need to [...]
What the other papers say this morning October 20, 2016 Here are today's top stories from across the papers: Financial Times Wells Fargo boss apologises for scandal Wells Fargo’s new chief executive apologised yesterday to the bank’s 278,000 workers for the sales-fraud scandal that has engulfed the US bank. In his first big address to staff, Tim Sloan told an audience of 1,200 workers that [...]
The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic parade comes to London today – Here’s what you need to know October 18, 2016 The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games came and went in a flash. Celebrations took place all over the country as Team GB won 67 medals in while Paralympic GB claimed a total of 147. Read more: CityAM's Rio 50: These are the 50 most marketable athletes at Rio 2016 Today supporters have been [...]
Picks of the day: The three stories to read today October 17, 2016 It’s Monday afternoon – need we say more? You’re probably trawling the internet for something to read… We’ve done the legwork for you, and put together the top three stories of the day in bite-sized form, just to make your life that bit easier. Check out our three at 3. Things you can buy to [...]
Here are 6 things you can buy to support the Royal British Legion October 17, 2016 That time of the year has come around again, when Britain seeks to commemorate the sacrifices of its Armed Forces, and show support to those still serving today, veterans and their loved ones. As a shining symbol of remembrance, the Royal British Legion has created a special edition of the poppy brooch this year. The [...]
Picks of the day: The three stories to read today October 13, 2016 It feels like the day is dragging, and you're probably running out of things to talk about with your colleagues, but there’s no need to fret. We’ve put together the most interesting stories people are talking about today in bite-sized form, just to make your life that bit easier. ‘Delay Repay 15’ Here’s some good [...]
