Mayor welcomes NFL’s return to London

Boris Johnson and the CEO of Visit London, James Bidwell will host a gala dinner on Thursday to welcome the return of the National Football League to London. The league is returning to the capital following London’s successful hosting last year of the first ever regular season game to be held outside the Americas.

George W comes to the big screen

Whether you love him or hate him, there’s no question that US President George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory and in an unprecedented undertaking, acclaimed director Oliver Stone is bringing America’s 43rd President to the big screen next month.

EA’s ‘Be the One’ returns to Trafalgar Square

Games giant Electronic Arts has announced its Be the One event is to return to London’s iconic Trafalgar Square as part of this year’s London Games Festival.

Firework retailers reminded to register

Retailers looking to cash in in next month’s bonfire night celebrations are being reminded that they need to need to apply for an annual registration or storage explosive license from their local Council so that they can legally sell fireworks.

Eid in the Square details confirmed

City Hall has confirmed details of next weekend’s free event to mark Eid ul-fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the third such celebration held by the capital.

Cutty Sark fire ’caused by vacuum cleaner’

Last year’s fire on the Cutty Sark was “most likely” caused by an industrial vacuum cleaner which had been switched on during the two days before the fire, the Metropolitan Police announced today.

Proud Camden hosts Elton John photo celebration

Proud Camden is offering photography lovers a rare opportunity to peer into the world of Sir Elton John as the venue announces an exhibition of images from legendary Elton-snapper Terry O’Neill. Between 24th September to 2nd November the gallery will be hosting Eltonography: A Life in Pictures by Terry O’Neill, a collection of images which chart the transformation of Reginald Dwight into Elton John.

London prepares to party along the Thames

Thousands of Londoners are expected to party along the banks of the River Thames this weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2008) when the capital holds the annual Mayor’s Thames Festival.

The two day event is a free celebration of both the capital and its river and takes place between Westminster and Tower bridges. Organisers estimate that over three quarters of a million people attended last year’s event which included celebrations of food, music and dance.