It was only two days ago that I happily sat in the View London office, typing merrily away on my keyboard as I’m doing now to bring you all a rather charmingly witty (if I do say so myself) blog about East versus West – the Notting Hill Carnival goes head to head against the new Shoreditch festival Eastern Electrics. See Eastern Electrics Versus the Notting Hill Carnival blog for the full story...

Well, you can imagine my crestfallen little face when I finally got an email this morning confirming the secret location of the Eastern Electrics festival on… Southwark Street! Hang on a minute, isn’t Southwark Street in, …

Is West best? Most Londoners have a preference as to whether they prefer the upmarket moneyed side of the immaculately turned out West London or the down-at-heel, trendy East. More often that not people tend to indulge in both depending on the occasion and mood, but I think most people’s hearts lie one way or the other. Yeah, yeah, sorry North and South Londoners, I haven’t forgotten you, you just didn’t fit into the tidy pigeonhole of this blog!

I have to admit to enjoying a good night out in the West – I’m a fan of Kensington Roof Gardens and anyone who’s ever been to the incredible pizza place Hell …

It’s almost that time of the year again guys 'n' gals. That’s right, it’s the end of August already (only four months ‘til Christmas, arg!) and so the Notting Hill Carnival is rolling back into town. Personally, as an East London girl, I have to admit I’ve probably not been as many times as I should have. The lure of Caribbean food, incredible DJs such as the god that is Norman Jay, the summer sounds of steel bands and the stunning carnival displays should have been enough to get me over there every year. However, when I was a kid I remember my best friend …

Oh dear guys and gals, our Guy About Town John Gough is going away for two whole weeks! He'll be busy sunning himself in Bali - I'm sure London will be a little less fun this coming fortnight... Still, to keep us going until his return he's partied hard and brought us the usual mix of celebrity and party gossip from our fair capital. From partying with the god that is Jimmy Choo to blagging his way into a party at one of the hardest-to-get-into members' clubs in London, he's really worked his magic. We'll miss you John, try not to come back too brown - you'll put us all to shame!

As you know, Viewlondon’s Guy About Town has …

Oooh it’s almost that time of year again! Now there’s little I love more than a long summer's weekend – even with the guaranteed rainfall. And this year the August Bank Holiday (if you don’t know when this is then shame on you! It’s 23rd-25th August) is chocker with massive events.

Of course, the most internationally renowned of these events is the Notting Hill Carnival. Yup, you all know the drill, West London is taken over by a sea of bright colours, big stages with live acts and DJs, thousands of people dancing on the streets and the sounds of whistles blowing, all to the smells of incredible Caribbean food. Of course, there is bound to …