Your complete guide to the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade for the Year of the Horse. Find the start time, full route map from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown, and all key details for the February 22 celebrations.
The Walkers of Whitehall pub near Trafalgar Square has retained its licence after a council review, agreeing to cap late-night smokers and improve supervision after resident complaints.
London welcomed 2026 with its spectacular New Year's Day Parade, celebrating its 40th anniversary. See the giant balloons, marching bands, and vibrant floats that filled Westminster.
Crowds lined London's streets for the colourful New Year's Day Parade, featuring 8,000 performers. Mayor Sadiq Khan hails the capital's celebrations as the world's greatest. Read more.
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
Your complete guide to the 2026 London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the full route, start time, and how to watch for free. Celebrate 2026 in style!
Heather Small and Sam Ryder lead the line-up for London's free 2026 New Year's Day Parade. Get all the details on the route, timings, and performers for the capital's first major event of the year.
Ravi Gulati's life hangs in the balance after a spiked drink leads to a terrifying ordeal. Can his family find him in time? Read the full shocking spoilers here.
Leicester Square is branded London's 'most naff' tourist trap, yet hosts 2.5 million visitors weekly. Discover its scathing review, surprising history, and better local alternatives.
The City of London Corporation has launched a public campaign against street defecation, a shocking issue plaguing the historic financial district. Explore the causes and societal implications.
After years of muted observance due to conflict, Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations have returned, symbolising resilience and hope for the Palestinian community. Discover the story behind the revival.
The Telegraph has ranked Leicester Square as one of Europe's top 10 'most naff' attractions. Discover why this London hotspot is a sensory overload and find better alternatives for your trip.
A former Royal Navy reservist details the horrific 1994 ear-biting attack by Paul Doyle, whose violent past was revealed at his sentencing for the Liverpool parade rampage.
Cole Escola's Broadway comedy 'Oh, Mary!' arrives at London's Trafalgar Theatre. Our review asks if the hype matches the reality for UK audiences. Book tickets for the run until April 2026.
Cole Escola's Broadway hit 'Oh, Mary!' brings its lewd historical farce to London's Trafalgar Theatre. Our review asks if the camp chaos offers more than puerile humour.
Get the essential stage times and details for Madness's Hit Parade Tour at London's O2 Arena this Saturday, December 20. Find out when doors open and the show ends.
The first UK hotel from the Sircle Collection has opened at Devonshire Square, blending heritage with modern design. Discover how it supports the City's Destination City vision.
Hotels in London's Square Mile face an average 135% rise in business rates from April 2026, sparking a major feud between the hospitality sector and the Treasury. Discover which venues are hardest hit.
A monumental, life-sized marble Triceratops skull sculpture has been unveiled in Mayfair's Berkeley Square. Created by British artist Paul Vanstone, it will be on free public display for two years.
Explore the City of London's dazzling festive installations for 2025. From lantern trails to Snoopy sculptures, discover the magic with our guide to the BIDs' Christmas events.
Anna Bilonozhenko, who fled Ukraine, describes being seriously injured when Paul Doyle drove into a Liverpool FC crowd. Read her harrowing story and the 21-year sentence.
Ioan Pintaru, who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court report.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and six months for driving into Liverpool FC victory parade crowd, injuring 134 people. Judge condemns 'inexplicable fury'.
Discover the blockbuster London film premieres for 2026, including Mortal Kombat II and Toy Story 5. Get the full schedule and see which Hollywood stars are coming to town.
A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack has been given an indefinite hospital order. Read the full court details.
Plans for 288 new flats in Brixton, including 98 social rent homes, have been submitted to Lambeth Council. The scheme features three new blocks up to 20 storeys tall.
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
A homeless man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian girl in a random Leicester Square attack has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court details.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.