Clara's Bistro, led by Bib Gourmand chef Elie Fourcroy, has opened on Bethnal Green Road. Offering fine dining, a daily deli, and live mozzarella making. Discover Shoreditch's new foodie hotspot.
US fast-food chain Dave's Hot Chicken launches its sixth UK location on Croydon High Street, bringing its signature spicy Nashville-style chicken and a competition for free meals for a year.
Plan your festive shop with our guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons across the UK. Check your local branch now.
Shoppers can save up to 50% in the New Balance end-of-season sale, with discounts on popular trainers, leggings, and accessories. Discover the best deals to start the New Year in style.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Gail's Bakery will open 10 branches across London on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Find the full list of locations and opening hours here.
Gail's Bakery sparks debate by opening 10 London branches on Christmas Day. While some praise the move for combating loneliness, others criticise it for staff welfare. Discover the full story and locations.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
Plan your festive post with our complete guide to Post Office opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2025. Check your branch times now to avoid disappointment.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Greenwich Council announces revised bin collection dates and holiday hours for services including leisure centres, libraries, and housing support from December 22.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
City AM unveils NewOpenings.London, a user-friendly web app to discover the capital's newest restaurants. Sort by location, price, and cuisine. Explore London's dynamic dining scene today!
Your ultimate guide to London's New Year's Eve 2025. Discover Back to the 90s parties, exclusive restaurant reviews from Brigadiers to The Elizabeth, and unmissable deals. Make your night count.
Discover the five standout London restaurant openings of 2025, from Filipino bistro brilliance in Kentish Town to a sleek South Kensington brasserie. Find your next culinary destination.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecasts for London's Christmas and New Year 2025 predict a damp, mild period with no chance of a white Christmas. Plan your festive travel accordingly.
B&M has announced its festive opening hours for 2025. Stores will close on Christmas Day and have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Check your local store times now.
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
Ronan Keating headlines a 90s-fuelled BBC New Year's Eve special, reuniting with Boyzone bandmates. Featuring Louise Redknapp, Calum Scott & Shona McGarty. Tune in on BBC One.
London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland closes for the season on January 1, 2026. Plan your final visit for ice skating, rides, and Bavarian treats before it's gone.
The opening of the new £1m Wetherspoons pub in Croydon, The Coombe Lodge, has been delayed by two days. It will now open on December 19, creating 80 jobs. Read more.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
A new Netflix documentary chronicles The New Yorker's 100-year history, exploring its iconic covers, legendary writers, and cultural impact. Discover the story behind the magazine.
The Trump administration's new 'Opening Fire' directive signals a drastic shift in US asylum policy, aiming to deter migrants through aggressive rhetoric and enforcement. Explore the human cost and legal implications.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
The viral fried chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its third London location in Croydon on 16 December 2025. Discover the details of the new opening and why Time Out's food editor rates the chicken.