City listings website Timeout has this week unveiled its list of London's 100 best shops, and fascinating reading it makes too!

Time Out’s shopping team put together the ranking using suggestions from a panel of experts, including designer Matthew Williamson and Grazia fashion editor Melanie Rickey. The assessment considered store concept, stock, customer service, and each shop’s uniqueness. The list included the eclectic and eccentric as much as obvious London retail landmarks.

Culture vultures from far and wide are set to descend on Regent's Park this week, as London hosts the annual Frieze Art Fair. The event, which runs from 13-16 October, features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world.

Culture vultures from far and wide are set to descend on Regent's Park this week, as London hosts the annual Frieze Art Fair. The event, which runs from 13-16 October, features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world.

London's preparations for the Olympic Games passed another milestone this week, with the track in the Olympic Stadium being used for the first time.

Some of the Britain's top athletes - including Paralympic gold medallist Dan Greaves, British long jump record holder Chris Tomlinson and IAAF World Championships silver medallist Hannah England - took to the track, along with a group of children from West Ham Church Primary School.

With the Indian summer gradually coming to an end in the UK, Londoners will soon be looking for an alternative to lazy evenings in the park. Happily, help is at hand! The London Film Festival kicks off on October 12, and promises to be one of the most exciting events in the capital's calendar.

Now in its 55th year, the event is based at the headquarters of the British Film Institute, on London's south bank. This charming venue not only houses some of the UK's finest cinema screens, but also two bars, a restaurant, and a well-stocked shop - perfect for those looking for some distraction before a screening.

With work and other commitments filling up your calendar, it can be hard to stay in shape in the capital. Whereas country life offers endless opportunities for jogging and cycling, the big smoke - with its busy pavements and incessant traffic - can initially seem like a terrible place to exercise. Delve a little deeper, however, and you'll find a wealth of options to suit all budgets. With that in mind, we at SmartMove have put together this brief guide to staying fit in London.

Few cities can boast as many football teams as London; the capital is home to eight outfits in the top two divisions alone. The form and fate of the London clubs is being forever debated (or bemoaned) within the M25; in taxis, at the barber shop, and in a thousand greasy spoon cafes. If you're new to the city, why not get acquainted with some of the major players and their stadia?

Whether you are looking for vintage clothing, some furniture for your new flat, or simply something tasty to eat, London’s markets have you covered. The capital boasts an impressive range of marketplaces – from the cheap-and-cheerful to the more chic. We’ve picked out a few of our favourites for your consideration.

From markets to military shows, from charity carol singing to chocolate tasting, there should be something for everyone in London during the month of December. Here are our top tips!

From skating to scat singing, from fireworks to Federer, there should be something for everyone in London during the month of November. Here are our top tips!