The Swalec stadium in Cardiff came alive at the weekend as four county cricket teams battled it out on finals day of the Twenty 20 cricket tournament. On the pitch Hampshire was crowned 2012 champions, but for many the real entertainment was to be found in the stands […]
When I left Cardiff eight years ago the city’s big capacity nightclubs were booming. Sprawling venue like Creation (now Oceana) and Liquid provided students with their fix of cheesy tunes during the week and welcomed locals at the weekend. They were hot, noisy and messy, but for an […]
While I was walking down Borough High Street earlier in the week, a tourist clutching a map of the capital asked me if London Bridge station was far away. The Tube entrance was only a few metres from where we were standing and the mainline platforms were a […]
If you live in London or visit regularly then there’s a good chance you’ve been to Victoria train station. It’s a useful place linking the capital with the likes of Dover, Brighton and Gatwick Airport. But although Victoria has a wide range of shops, bars and food outlets, […]
Waking up after last night’s spectacular closing Olympic ceremony, I feel proud to be a Londonder. The opener two weeks ago showcased Britain, and our industrial heritage, while yesterday’s show was all about celebrating our amazing capital, reinforcing it as the greatest city in the world. From the […]
With gleaming waterfront apartments around London Bridge on the market today for sums that only those on bankers salaries could afford, it is hard to imagine upmarket parts of south London like Borough and Shad Thames tarred by heavy industry and nothing short a miserable place to live. […]
Fleet Street, on the fringes of the City, has to be one my favourite places to head to for an evening out with friends. Pubs like Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, tucked away down a narrow alley, are oozing in character. Here you’ll find a maze of cosy rooms […]
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