The Guardian is part of this media group. The Guardian is a British daily newspaper. It was founded…read morein Manchester in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian. The name was changed to The Guardian in 1959 when they then moved to their headquarters in London. Whether you agree or disagree with the views of the press is up to you. I love historic media of any kind. This newspaper was geared towards the working class. I've definitely grown up in a working class environment and appreciate the struggle that this daily newspaper brings to the forefront. There's no doubt it's the most popular newspaper in the UK with millions of readers. Your time is valuable so what you spend your time reading is important. A favorite tag line is "The More You Know ". I find it educational to read different points of view in other countries. Four Stars for The Guardian.

I've come across reviews for people's favourite bus routes before but seeing there's some for…read morenewspapers comes as a bit of a surprise ... As it happens I am a long standing fan of the Guardian, it still seems more independent than many other newspapers around and has mastered the transition from pure printed format to digital. You obviously pick a read that aligns with your underlying belief system rather than one that makes you choke on your breakfast. I only buy the Saturday edition these days which has become thinner as it has become more expensive - three quid for a newspaper!?! Still, I try and read most of it and feel I still get decent value for money. The colour supplement is a favourite and beats most Sunday papers' magazines. But there's so much more to the Guardian these days. I have been to some amazing talks and panel discussions at their offices that add a real life grounding to current topics. There is a sense of community you don't generally get with a media outlet.

I hate how much these places charge you just because they can…read more And what is the big obsession with the receipt (if you forget to give the customer a receipt he can claim his money back! Surely that encourages people to try and distract the person serving them.). Guy who served me was an amicable chap, it's not his fault.

Small shop in the entrance to St James's Park tube, under the HQ of London Transport…read more It sells a small selection of drinks, snacks, sandwiches to eat on the go, and a wider selection of greeting cards and gifts. It's your classic 'emergency purchase' location, but the range of cards isn't half bad, actually, and prices seem average for the area - about £2 for a nice birthday card. As you'd expect for somewhere with passing 'tube' trade, service is super quick and efficient (three of us were served in about 8 seconds flat). If you are looking for food and you've a little more time, there are several excellent sandwich shops in the same complex.

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All your ex-pat needs in one totally random place!…read more Hot News has shelves full of Australian, New Zealand and US foods and drinks to satisfy your homesick cravings. And I'm not just talking Vegemite. This place has all the obscure cereals, chocolates, beers, spirits and snacks you've been missing, and if it's not on the shelf, you can ask the friendly owner to order it in for you. It is pricey, but no way near as much as the old Australian Shop in Covent Garden. We spent £50 and got: Nutri Grain, 2x Kraft peanut butter, Cherry Ripe, Summer Roll, 3x Twisties, Cheezels, Violet Crumble, Chicken Crimpys, and a 6 pack of VB. If you aren't Australian, that may sound like nonsense, but believe me when I say, finding this place has made me a far happier Aussie in London :)

This is such a tucked away spot, in the basement of a sort of mini-mall, but perfect if you're…read moreheading to the Cineworld opposite and want something a lil more interesting to eat. They have super basic sandwiches and cheap drinks if you're on a budget, but also imported snacks from the US and Australia. These are a little more costly but worth it for the experimental value. Reese's cereal with Hershey's chocolate milk? (Way better than you'd expect!) Even if you just want to browse, you'll find lots of intriguing items to look at. And best of all, the staff are really friendly: not your typical newsagents - and I speak from experience ;)

Time Out bills itself as the 'weekly listings bible', and there is some truth here in that there is…read moreno other publication which so aptly sums up the city. The magazine always leads with quirky angles on ways to enjoy the city's charms (eg. 101 Secret Spots in London; The Capital for Free). It is geared towards those new to the city, who are interested in arts and an active life, and, crucially, those with some type of sensible budget. I used to buy it much in my first year here and still am occasionally tempted by their features. In this way, Time Out became, for me, a sacred text, and the magazine lived up to its billing. One complaint is that I never seemed to be able to attend all of the events that Time Out made me aware of. After reading I would inevitably make long lists of fascinating-sounding exhibitions and parties to attend, the majority paired with unchecked boxes. How and ever, that is mainly down to my own level of disorganisation, and is not the fault of the publishers. Time Out also publish my favourite range of city guides bar none - both the general London one, and its Eating and Drinking companion are essentials for getting to know, and then surviving what this mixed-up grey city throws at you.

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I really love this newspaper/magazine shop that only deals, sells, promotes and specializes only in…read morereading materials published only by Condé Nast. And I am a serious reader of GQ and Vanity Fair, and sometimes the odd French Vogue. Here is the beautiful magazine shop they have all the European languages under the sun. Visiting this shop is really worth your time. In fact you even just have a heavy browse like going in to Camden libraries.

Unabashedly self-indulgent, and yes most people would nod that Tyler Brule is just that. He…read moreteaches us about the best places in the world to find retail innovation, the best Japanese handicraft, and yes the most 'glorious' clover blossom honey. This publication is for the 'self-proclaimed' jet set, the globally aware and the aesthetically obsessed, but having said that, I stockpile the issue and indulge myself on the luxurious world of 'how to spend it' and how our global leaders are styling their ethnic hair. There are very few places I can go when I am ever-so curious about pirating off the coast of Somalia and rather a blow by blow, I can find a glossy of Danish Naval officers with shorts and chiselled jaws - tackling modern sea-banditry (tongue in cheek). Truthfully, it is quirky, well - produced and if it came with the lifestyle and the first-class pyjamas I would subscribe but for now I'll pick it up irregularly in an airport.

First there was Wallpaper - now there's Monocle. Both started by the same person - Tyler Brule -…read moreand both distinctly different though equally intriguing. When Wallpaper first hit the newsstands it was an immediate hit. There wasn't anything like it. It was a combination of style, design, travel, art and architecture all wrapped up in one uber-unique large format magazine that actually catered to the masses. Everything about the book oozed style and it was a hit. Brule was an instant celebrity and the magazine helped redefine international style. Brule left and focused on his branding/design firm. He redesigned the look of Swiss International Airlines among other high profile projects and wrote about his endless long haul journeys around the world for what was - and remains - a 'must-read' column in the weekend Financial Times. But two years ago the magazine business was too much for Brule to resist and he once again reinvented it with the publication of Monocle. Published monthly in London but available almost everywhere, Monocle is unlike any magazine on the newsstands today. It's not cheap: $10 an issue but it is like a drug for me and many others style, travel, world affairs obsessed 'jetrosexuals'. It's a little bit of everything and everything they do is exceedingly well done. Monocle has its detractors and so does Brule. His weekly podcast is a unique insight into his view of the world which is more from the Centurion Amex pov than anywhere else. But for jetsetters and jetsetter-wannabes, this is the monthly must-read.

I have had many dealings with Metro over the years. I have called on them to publicise events on…read morequite a number of occasions, and they've always come through for me, and the organisations I've been representing. When I lived out at Coed Hills Rural Artspace last year, I called on them again to help spread the word about a fundraising event to be held at this 'not for profit' organisation. As always, they came up with the goods, even though they had undergone a series of regional rationalisations and were down to a skeletal staff in the provinces of South West England and Wales. Everyone I have ever dealt with at Metro has been more than gracious... they are downright, upstanding, lovely people! Over the last couple of years I have relied very much on a chap called Velmir, and never a more professional and all-round good guy there was. He used to be based at the address in Bristol below, but I've just done a search on the internet to see if these offices are still around... nothing came up! Velmir, if you are still out there, i send you my very best! So! What of Metro? What can I say? It's free. It's exceptionally well informed, and it's daily. It features loads of stuff that's of real interest, and as well as being colourful it's really well laid out... Best of all, their listings are always on the money! The only thing is, I have no idea how they do it! Clearly they deploy some kind of magic! METRO Bristol News & Media Temple Way Bristol BS99 7HD

The Metro is a great paper. The best thing about it, is that it's free :) other than it being…read morefree, it's informative, and it always has a quirky story on the 3rd page. The always have light hearted articles running throughout. There are celebrity pages on in the inside, sports pages at the back, readers comments, travel updates and holiday ads on the back pages. The main reason I pick up the Metro is down to Nemi, Nemi is fantastic, it is my favorite comic strip (next to Snoopy) she is really funny. On the same page as Nemi you will get some cool games to play if you are bored on the train :) You can pick up the train at pretty much every tube station in London, normally these run out in the morning so be quick :P As Coralia mentioned an E version is available, if you have an iphone, it is available for download. Note: the ink does rub off on your hands :( rubber gloves might help stop that though or the E version ;) After you have read your paper you can do many things with it, you can keep your hair dry if it suddenly starts to rain by placing the paper on your head, you can make some paper aeroplanes, you can use it as a pee mat for your dog or alternatively you can put it in the recycle bin at work :)

What else could I give but 5 stars? I've only bought the JC about 15 times and have won top-priced…read moretheatre tickets to see The Producers in the West End and a huge food mixer worth nearly £400 which I gave to my cousin as a present. It's quite fascinating reading about the hotels and flights to Israel (I visited in 1999) and although I have a grandparent who was Jewish, I am not of that faith so cannot complain about winning their prizes! Have today just won a £200 Jaeger voucher from the JC! Fantastic!//April 2012. The JC used to run loads of competitions to win holidays to Israel. HINT to JC:Run a few more and please make me win as I'd love to take my Australian partner as he's never been and would love the history!!!

If someone told you there was a place in London where you could pick up a pair of unused patent…read moreleather Louboutin ankle boots, retail value £500, price £80 you'd say they were high - or talking about the first day of the hallowed Selfridges sale - right? If someone told you that purchasing said Louboutins was, in fact, an act of altruism, you'd doubtless think they were out of their mind. Cancer Research UK's Marylebone High Street branch is just this blessed place. The daddy of all charity shops being one that turns up such gems as heels by Miu Miu, dresses by Diane Von Furstenberg and the occasional vintage piece so sublime you'd be hard pressed to find its equivalent at the unrivaled Alfie's Antique Market.

A real little find of a charity shop! If you're looking for a mix of young, up-and-coming designer…read moreone-offs with classic second-hand top designer buys then Cancer Research UK on Marylebone High St is the place for you! As you walk in you get a real sense that this is no ordinary charity shop (for one it doesn't have the musty smell you sometimes experience when walking through the doors of a high street charity shop!). All the clothes are laundered, ironed and well presented. A good range of classic designer dresses, suit jackets, tops and skirt separates from names such as Dior, Chanel, Miu Miu and Diane Von Furstenberg. Definitely worth a visit and a good browse for when you've got time on your hands to try and buy! There's a separate rail of one-off customised designer tops by eco-couture designers reVamp. All of the garments and accessories are created from recycled stock which comes in through the shop. Very green and eco-friendly and a great way to stay up-to-the-minute aswell as highlighting the benefits of reclaimed and vintage fashion. reVamp aim to help lessen some of the environmental impact created by the fashion industry by sourcing existing materials to create new designs - not a bad philosophy at all! From floral print dresses to trinket jewellery pieces, each item has been carefully handcrafted using existing materials to transform each piece into something special and unique. Definitely worth a visit and a good browse for when you've got time on your hands to try and buy!