New homes in London's Zone 1 on a Zone 2 budget
Our exclusive research shows a "price wall" formed by the Northern line, with property values to the east less than half those in the west. We reveal the emerging lower-value districts in Zone 1 for buyers on a Zone 2 budget.
Embassy exodus returns acres of central London to its residents
As the embassies exit Mayfair and Marylebone, their former bases will free up stunning family homes. While the move of many embassies to Nine Elms at Vauxhall is creating a new residential quarter including thousands of new apartments.
Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.
Brighton spotlight
The East Sussex city of Brighton and Hove offers its residents the best of both worlds: a relaxed life at one end of the line within an hour's commute of London, and a good mix of Regency terrace houses, seafront apartments and family homes.
Chelsea Flower Show 2013: the highlights
We highlight the best of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens, with modern British designs among the gold medal winners featuring exuberant sculptures and inspiring planting ideas for Londoners.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views.
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens.
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.-
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views. -
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens. -
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
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London Restaurant Festival 2012
Join in the annual city-wide celebration of London's vibrant restaurant scene with events and special menus on offer throughout the capital. By Kristy Gray
Gourmet Odyssey tours start with a champagne reception, followed by a three-course menu at three different restaurants
Gourmet Odyssey Tours
The Gourmet Odyssey tours, London's most original gastronomic road trip, are themed this year. On Saturday 13 October, the New Restaurants tour takes in three of the city's most exciting new venues making their mark on the restaurant scene - including Banca, Brasserie Zedel and the Novikov Asian Room. Where you enjoy each course will be revealed on the day.
Gourmet Odyssey ticket offer
Enter the promotional code ESLRF to get the exclusive Evening Standard ticket offers below:
* October 13: New Restaurants Gourmet Odyssey: ticket offer price: £106.25 (Full price: £125)
Visit www.londonrestaurantfestival.com/events/gourmetodyssey.
Tapas Tour: 13 & 14 October
Keeping to the theme of restaurant hopping, the festival's Tapas Tour takes in some of London's most popular Spanish restaurants. Armed with a festival "tapas passport", foodies can embark on a restaurant crawl and sample a tapa and a glass of wine at Iberica in Great Portland Street, Barrica in Goodge Street, PIX in Bateman Street, Fernandez & Wells in Lexington Street, Brindisa Soho in Broadwick Street and Copita in D'Arblay Street.
The festival is a city-wide celebration (until October 15)
Graze: until 14 October
Many of the capital's tucked away "villages" are quickly becoming foodie meccas. For the first time this year, the festival has launched Graze - a series of events designed to highlight the staggering choice of quality restaurants on the doorstep of some of London's exciting neighbourhoods, such as Exmouth Market, Bermondsey Street, Marylebone High Street, Charlotte Street, Brixton Village and of course, the buzzing streets of Soho.
When you buy a ticket you'll receive a LRF keyring to claim a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail when you purchase a small plate or main course in any of the participating restaurants.
For more information on all of this year's events, visit londonrestaurantfestival.com.
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