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Calling all pizza and pasta connoisseurs! East London has an incredibly charming new Italian restaurant, and right now you can scoop up huge savings on your final bill.
Head to the ground floor of Canopy by Hilton London City (a handy two-minute walk from Aldgate station) and you’ll find Penny Squares. The vibe? Laid-back and cosy. The food? Authentic Italian comfort dishes, with a simplified menu that speaks to a focus on (top tier) quality over quantity. The twist? The chef’s special pizzas are square! Hey, we are in the Square Mile, after all.
Book a table at Penny Squares now, and you can get a generous 25% off your final bill. This discount is valid on reservations of up to six until 31 December — ideal for autumn date nights or any festive gatherings on the horizon. Just quote the code LOVEPENNY25 when booking your table to secure your discount.
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Plush armchairs, gourmet food, and champagne and caviar on ice — your average bus ride this ain’t. LE GRAND sightseeing tours offer an elevated way to explore London (in more ways than one, what with a swanky upper deck boasting skylights for 360° views). There are several tours to choose from, all taking in iconic landmarks, and a private hire option too.
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Annual winter coat drive WrapUp London kicks off today. From now until 24 November, you’ll be able to donate unwanted warm coats at various Tube stations around London. These will subsequently be distributed to people who need them, including those who are homeless, refugees, and families in emergency accommodation.
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In need of a break from emails, texts, calls and DMs? Get yourself a ticket to this women-only digital detox at The Store in Croydon. The Switch Off is a short, sweet, and totally silent event to help you reconnect with yourself (by disconnecting from technology). There’s meditation, mindfulness colouring, and your choice of writing or crafting.
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The reds of open top buses and brick tube stations. The grey of pigeons and Portland Stone. The gold of carriages and cathedrals — London is full of colour, and it can tell us an awful lot about the city’s history, as Colours of London: A History illustrates. It’s written by Peter Ackroyd, and available via our Bookshop.org storefront.
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David Oyelowo (Selma, Lawmen: Bass Reeves) stars as the eponymous legendary Roman leader Coriolanus at the National Theatre. This production of the Shakespearean tragedy is here till 9 November — and you can see it in its final week for up to 43% less.
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