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In a move that’s sure to leave Londoners scratching their heads and tapping their toes, Fitzrovia Radio, the once-hip indie station, has been acquired by the enigmatic Herr Stomff, a yodeling enthusiast from the Austrian Tyrol. Yes, you read that right, yodeling. Buckle up, folks, because Fitzrovia is about to get a serious case of alpine ambience. Herr Stomff, a man with a handlebar moustache that…
Fitzrovia was cloaked in an uncharacteristic quietude this morning, broken only by the soft patter of rain and the occasional sniffle. Hundreds had gathered in the rain-soaked All Souls church to bid farewell to their beloved Shelly, the local snail racing champion whose sudden passing at the age of six had left a gaping hole in the community….
In the sudsy underbelly of London’s culinary scene, where Michelin stars glisten off grease-slick floors, the name “Fitzrovia Five” once resonated with the clang of silverware and the hiss of pre-emptive rinsing. This wasn’t your average pub washing-up crew; these were champions, five titans of the dishpit who’d scrubbed their way to the top of the competitive dishwashing circuit….
Calling all jigsaw enthusiasts! A new behemoth has entered the puzzling arena, and it’s sure to test the mettle of even the most seasoned piecers. A whopping 10,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring the beloved BT Tower in London has been unveiled, and it’s believed to be the largest jigsaw puzzle in the world. This monumental masterpiece, created by British puzzle company Jiggsaurus…
Our esteemed editor has taken time out of his busy day to reply to two worried readers. To the esteemed Mr. and Mrs. Handsome, Ah, but fear not, discerning duo! Your calendar may not whisper of National Cornichon Day, but fret not, for its existence is as crisp and undeniable as the bite of a…
Move over W G Grace, there’s a new six-hitting humorist in town! Forget your flashy T20 smashes and audacious IPL bids, because Tottenham Court Road Comedy Club is about to go decidedly old-school with the arrival of Sid “The Willow Wielder” Smale and his one-man cricketing riot, “Gone Batty!” If you think Test cricket is about as exciting as…
In a move that would make Vivienne Westwood do a pirouette in platform shoes, Fitzrovia is contemplating a radical plan to fund a subterranean haven of hedonism: a 24-hour roast beef restaurant nestled within a state-of-the-art underground rave venue. The catch? Tourist pockets might be a little lighter if the proposal gets the green light. The brainchild of a…
Forget ceremonial handshakes and roaring fireplaces – Number 10 Downing Street, the iconic seat of British power is about to undergo a dramatic transformation, swapping briefings for bunk beds as it opens its doors to become a temporary homeless hostel. The announcement, met with a cacophony of both praise and skepticism, stems from a bold initiative by the…
Dearest Editor, My wife Jemima and I, two humble pickle pilgrims on the winding path of culinary calendar curiosity, write to you with a furrowed brow and a briny bewilderment. Our eyes, honed to the precision of sundials and attuned to the rhythms of annual feasts, scanned your recent article with a relish only reserved for the crispiest of gherkins. And…
Big Ben Blips and Biscuit Breaks: Diary of a Westminster Watcher, Zeb Hornton 14 January, 2024 Evening chimes echo through the bell chamber, each bong vibrating my bones like a cosmic tuning fork. Big Ben’s hands creep towards midnight, leaving the day behind in a haze of chimney smoke and taxi horns. But for me, perched high above the city’s slumber, the…