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After a day filled with London traffic, noisy iPods, and the uncensored discussion of schoolchildren on your way to work, the last thing you would want to do is listen to more racket and clamor! (The little tolerance left should surely be devoted to good ol’ Eastenders). However, the time…
Donor Unknown is a story that belongs uniquely to our era. JoEllen Marsh, a 20-year-old with two mothers, embarks upon a mission to meet her biological father, Donor 150. She’s one of thousands of children in the US born via sperm donation. Donor 150 is Jeffery Harrison an endearing, self-proclaimed, “fringe…
This incredible film is based on the true story of Maruge (Oliver Litondo); a man in his eighties who, after the Kenyan government announces free education for all, joins a primary school classroom so that he can learn how to read and write. Maruge and school principal Jane Obinchu (Naomie…
I always thought running clubs were for people with yearly subscriptions to Runner’s World – you know, “real” runners. “I own running shoes” runners. Usain-wannabe runners. So knowing I lacked both the speed and stamina of these committed pavement pounders – who, for all I knew, went to bed on…
If you thought Shoreditch had the monopoly on all the hippest nights in town, you clearly haven’t hit up YoYos at Notting Hill Arts Club. Hosted by DJs Seb Chew and Leo Greenslade, the super-popular night – which is an acronym for You’re Only Young Once – has been going…
I am…a born and bred Londoner, but about two years ago I fell in love with the city in a new way. We’re still in love. The area in London I call home is…constantly changing. I’m from West London, but I live in North London now. I like living here more…