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London film premiere of The Bounty Hunter

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Because Friends is always on
It feels like Jennifer’s never been gone.
But think on that for a bit
And you’ll realise it’s a while
Since she did a red carpet visit.
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The last one was back in 09
But Marley and Me wasn’t fine
Definitely not her or Owen’s best hour
Let’s hope The Bounty Hunter isn’t as dire.
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But say what you [...]

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6 Traditional London pubs to try when visiting London

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Many people who come to London for the first time want to drink in a traditional London pub and try traditional fish and chips.
Sadly what far too often happens is they go into what they imagine a traditional pub in London looks like or worse still go into one of the chain pubs because it [...]

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Would I go to East London late at night… well would you?

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The East London Festival 2010 starts on Thursday 4th and is billed as a celebration of East London.
When I heard about the festival the first thing I could think of was what part of East London is there to celebrate.
The problem I have with East London is that during the day and even early evening [...]

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Who’s wants a free coffee tomorrow morning? Go to Giraffe restaurants

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Just a quick note to let you guys know that Giraffe restaurants are giving away a free coffee on Wednesday mornings until June.
You don’t have to buy anything, you just go in and ask for a coffee.
No I didn’t believe it either so here’s the link so you can check it out yourself.
Giraffe restaurants free [...]

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Emma Thompson doing Nanny McPhee book signing, hopefully not in character

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It’s not very often you get the chance to meet an Academy Award winner who’s English and a very nice person.
Emma Thompson is one of the old school type of actresses who act for the love of the craft and not for the fame.
Yes she’s made some dodgy films in the past, Junior springs to [...]

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Who wants to see the Shakespeare Globe exhibition tour for half-price?

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William or is it Will
Maybe they even called you Bill
Shakespeare is the name
So many plays of laughter and tragedy to your name.
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And what was your greatest play or work?
The debate will rage on
For as long as people take pleasure
In words, rhymes and song.
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A theatre somewhere in the world
Pays homage to you everyday
But it’s only fitting [...]

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How to find London vacation apartment rentals when you visit London

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If you’re reading this the chances are that you’ve looked on Google for London vacation rentals and be blown away by the sheer number of companies offering apartments.
As you’ve found there are so many companies to choose from how do you know which one to go with. Let’s face it no one wants to be [...]

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