Articles by Hermione Blandford, Content Editor

Hermione Blandford is the Content Editor for Shortlist’s social media which means you can usually find her scrolling through Instagram and calling it work, or stopping random people in the street and accosting them with a mini mic. She has previously worked in food and drink PR for brands including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Gordon's, The Singleton, Lagavulin and Don Julio which means she is a self confessed expert in spicy margaritas and pints, regularly popping into the pub in the name of research. She loves hearing about the latest booze releases, and is always scouring the city for the best places to go out. Sometimes, she is let loose to write articles and covers all things lifestyle including: alcohol (surprise surprise), tech, books, fashion, film, and music.

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London’s Oxford Street is officially getting pedestrianised – and we won’t have long to wait

London is getting its first floating park – and there is finally a first glimpse at what it will look like

This South London spot will be home to a brand new half marathon

BFI Flare has released its mega lineup for 2026 – and these are our top four film picks

BAFTAs 2026 shocks: I Swear's Robert Aramayo wins best actor while Marty Supreme misses across the board

Edith Bowman on BAFTA surprises and the TV tech behind your favourite films

A brand new Game of Thrones play is heading to the UK this summer – and George R R Martin is producing

Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man trailer sees Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan team up in gangster's paradise

Forget Jacob Elordi — Cliff Richard's forgotten musical Heathcliff makes for the most unhinged Wuthering Heights adaptation

Asim Chaudhry on David Attenborough, defending the world, and his new film Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die

Star Trek is taking over London’s Science Museum to celebrate its 60th anniversary

London just got a new immersive theatrical experience which puts a detective twist on fairytale classics

London Theatre Week is back for 2026 – and these are the best shows with discounted tickets up for grabs

One of London’s major cycleways is about to get even bigger

This London site could be about to become The Thames' first public swimming spot

It’s official, London is the UK’s most unaffordable city to live in

London’s Margarita Mile is officially back for 2026 – and it’s bigger than ever

The best cocktails bars in Britain have officially been named – and 25 of them are in London

London Bridge is set to get Live Facial Recognition as part of a new trial by the British Transport Police

Billy Elliot the Musical is officially heading back to London’s West End

Mike Flanagan is officially going back for more Stephen King with new film, The Mist

Nine London restaurants awarded Michelin stars for 2026

Step into the roaring 20s with London Transport Museum’s newest Museum Late

This cult artisan London bakery just got crowned the best in Britain

The world’s 100 greatest cities just got named – and London didn’t even make the top 10…