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| London Local Reference INFOrmation
 | Expatriate and Local Media in London |
A world of information, both local and global - for foreigners living in London. The international and foreign-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in London.
There are many newspapers and magazines and some radio stations for foreigners living in London.
There are also a range of websites.
Many international newspapers are sold at shops and news-stands in central London.
See below for information on London-based expat Print
Publications, Radio, Internet Television Tuners
and links to International News - newspaper
websites from around the world
Print Publications
- TNT Magazine is a free weekly printed guide to travel, jobs, entertainment and news of
particular interest to Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans in London. It is distributed every Monday.
The website has events guides, news, and content similar to the magazine.
- Foreigners in UK is an online magazine providing news and practical information for foreigners in the UK, and those thinking about moving to the UK. It has legal information, recipes from all over the world,
and a discussion forum.
African/Afro Caribbean
- Afronews is a monthly newspaper for the African and Afro-Caribbean community. It reports on community issues, black business and has legal information on immigration.
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At: 72 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London W14 8TH
Tel: 020 7559 3558
e-mail
Asian
The BBC Asian Network
is a radio service that is available in a number of
ways:
- DAB: 12B
- Freeview: 709
- Freesat: 709
- Sky: 0119
- Virgin Media: 912
- TalkTalk TV: 820
Australian
- The Australian Times
is a free weekly newspaper with a website
and e-newsletter for Australians in the UK. It has news, jobs guides, community news and legal and practical information.
The newspaper can be read online.
- Blue Sky Publications,
At: Unit 7 Commodore House, Battersea Reach, Wandsworth, London SW18 1TW.
Tel: 0845 456 4910
e-mail
Brazilian
- Jungle Drums is a free monthly Brazilian and Latin American magazine that covers Brazilian and Latin American culture, entertainment, lifestyle and music in the UK. It is published in English and Portuguese.
French
- France in London is a guide, in English, to finding French events, films, restaurants and other
French things of interest in London. In addition there is advice for the French living in London.
- Içi Londres is a free monthly magazine with website in French and English
providing information and advice for French people in London.
Polish
- Cooltura is a free weekly magazine in Polish covering news and cultural events of relevance to the Polish community in London.
- At: Unit 6, King Street Cloisters, Clifton Walk, Hammersmith, London, W6
0GY
Tel: 020 8846 3615
e-mail
- Londynek is a web portal for Polish people living in the UK. It
provides news, job adverts, personal adverts, a chat forum and classified
adverts.
- The Polish Observer is a free weekly newspaper with reports on issues affecting the Polish community in London.
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At: The Old Fire Station, 140 Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4SD.
Tel: 020 7300 7320 / 020 7300 7320
e-mail
- Nowy Czas is a free weekly Polish newspaper with news, culture and
sports information and a forum.
- At: 63 King’s Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 2NA.
Tel: 020 7639 8507
e-mail
Romanian
- Ziarul Romanesc is a free weekly newspaper for Romanians in the UK, with reports on immigration issues, and the Romanian community in London and Romania.
Russian
- Angliya is a weekly newspaper with website providing news and information in Russian for Russians in the UK.
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At: Suite 201, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, Lambeth, London SE1 7SJ
Tel: 020 7793 2407
- PulseUK is a free newspaper and website for the Russian community in London. It covers news, music, cinema, books, culture and sport.
- Russian London Courier is a newspaper published in Russian twice a month,
providing an information source for Russian-speakers in the UK. It also publishes
RussianUK, a glossy lifestyle magazine, once every three months.
South African
- The South African is a global news service for South Africans living abroad, operated as a website and free weekly newspaper,
which is available on Tuesday mornings. Its website features a specific section about living in London, covering news, events, community and jobs.
Spanish
- El Iberico is a free newspaper for London’s Spanish community. It is released every two weeks and distributed from newsstands
near tube stations in central London.
Radio
The BBC operates news and radio services in a range of languages.
BBC World Service can be received on digital FM 90.2
and Satellite Hot Bird 6-13º East.
- For more information on receiving BBC World Service via satellite: Click here
The main BBC stations and other English-language radio can also be received via many satellite TV installations or over the Internet.
Previously broadcast programmes can often be listened to again or downloaded.
Voice of America is also available on
shortwave.
Local radio in London
- Capital Radio (95.8 FM) - Station playing the latest releases in popular music with local news
- BBC Radio London (94.9 FM) - Local BBC station with news and information about the capital
- LBC News (97.3 FM) - London's Biggest Conversation is a talk radio station covering topics of local, national and international interest
- French Radio London
(listen online) - Programming in French throughout the day with music,
weather, news, sport, reviews
- Polish Radio London (Polskie Radio Londyn) (DAB and online) - News for the Polish community in London
Radio on the Internet: English-language stations online
Radio stations often stream their broadcasts on the Internet. In order to listen to their programmes it is necessary to have Realplayer or Windows Media Player, both of which can be downloaded.
Internet Television Tuners
Holersoft is an Internet television tuner that allows users to see over 1,200 online TV stations from around the world. The television channels are streamed through the Internet connection, without need for a PC TV card. It is advisable to use a high-speed Internet connection. A free, trial version can be downloaded.
Sopcast is a free, streaming, direct broadcast system based on P2P which allows users to watch international TV programmes online.
Ahusoft provides international live television channels and online radio stations. A free, trial version (and the option to buy) are available on the Ahusoft website.
International News Links
AngloINFO delivers an extensive English-language news service, drawn from resources around the world.
In addition, international online news can be viewed via the following websites:
Many newspapers are also available online:
UK
Ireland
USA
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
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