Ever wanted to learn how to cook from Heston Blumenthal or Raymond Blanc? How about learning how to cook with Marcus Wareing and have a meal at The Berkeley for you and three friends afterwards? The Chefs Unite raffle lets you have the chance of a lifetime, while at the same time raise money for the Children with Leukaemia charity.

Friday not only saw the start of the World Cup, but also celebrations in Trafalgar Square of the start of the tournament. The kick-off for this year FIFA’s tournament was televised on a big outdoor screen, and the square also hosted the best of the South African culture, music and food.

Lost is over, the Sex and the City mania is waning, isn’t it time for old-fashioned men to take their revenge? Fortunately for them, the biggest sports event in the world is due to start, as the kick-off of the 19th World Cup is on Friday, 11th of June. Employees will be ‘sick’, streets will be empty for 90 minutes, pubs will be crammed with fans infuriated by the referee’s calls. In a few words, it’s Showtime for football aficionados…

Have you noticed cute baby elephants popping up wherever you go in London? Some are in polka dots, others have intricate patterns, and yet some are painted after cartoon characters or even in the stripes of a tiger. A herd of baby Asian elephant statues have invaded London, on a mission to raise awareness of their real-life plight.

Can’t stand the stuffy and hot London Underground? Nokia has launched their latest promotion campaign, where you can get a free cab ride anywhere in London – if you’re quick-eyed enough to spot one of their Ovi Maps branded cabs and hail it before someone else does.

Forget 10 Downing Street – this summer, all eyes will be on the new occupant of another famous London address. The Sting, a clothing department store already well established across Europe, will be opening its flagship London store at 1 Piccadilly Circus.

You read the title correctly, there is day dedicated to the eating of snails! And no, you have not come to The Paris Insider website; National Escargot Day is being celebrated in London on the 24th May 2010, in order to promote this delicate land snail that is a staple appetizer in French cuisine.

A cab hire company in London has come up with an innovative new scheme called “Time is Money”, where they guarantee to be punctual or they will pay back the customer for every minute of delay. Plus, what better way to travel around London than in the green Toyota Prius hybrid car?

When a journey from hell befalls others, its quite easy to just sit back on your sofa at home and dismiss that it would never happen to you. But The London Insider was victim to another power failure on board a Eurostar train, this time barely a few months after the infamous first few cases back in Dec 09 and Jan 10. Have Eurostar learnt their lesson in managing emergencies?

3D TV is finally becoming a reality! While you won’t be able to get it at home anytime soon, Sky are broadcasting Premier League matches in 3D at selected pubs and clubs across London this Easter Saturday, April 3rd