Put the costumes away and get our your sparklers, remember, remember the 5th of November! But if your budget will only stretch to a couple of sparklers and apple bobbing and your garden has less surface area than a squashed pumpkin, then you might want to check out one of the stunning public firework displays taking place around the capital this week. Tomorrow, on Guy Fawkes' night itself, Lambeth Council are offering up three......

Here's what we've learned this weekend whilst you've been queuing to get into Westfield: 'Obvious news' prize: kiddies are able to get hold of fireworks. Disgraceful news of the day: Barnet Hospital are in hot water after dismissing a woman who was suffering a fatal brain haemorrhage Predictable pun of the day: 'affair of the art' for couple who are getting married for a video piece. Jolly japes of the weekend: it was the London......

The Chinese New Year Celebrations in Soho are undoubtedly one of the highspots of London’s cultural calendar, and this year there’s a load of extra stuff (some would say hype) going on ‘cos of the Beijing/London Olympic connection. Last year’s ceremonies were the biggest outside China, and this year’s look set to be even more impressive. So here’s a special Londonist round up of where to see and what to do…. 6th February: kick......

The Christmas turkey is cold and in sandwiches. A few of us have struggled back to work, carrying surplus chocolate to the office in a desperate attempt to stop our expanding waistlines. Which must mean it's about time to start panicking about what to do on New Year's Eve. Aside from rammed pubs, pricey nightclubs and awkward parties in someone's frontroom, the main focus for London will be squarely on the London Eye. Since......

Londonist is not normally anal or prohibitive about stuff. Hey, we can do nipple tassles with the best of them. And we are utterly dismissive of most of Nanny Government’s patronising dictums. But today we are all up tight….about fireworks of all things. We must confess to a decidedly school-marmly attitude to the things. Sorry ‘n’ all if you’re having a party tonight – we don’t want to dampen your fun or anything. It’s just......