Best free and paid spots for London's 2025 NYE fireworks
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London with our complete guide to road and bridge closures for the 2025 fireworks display. Essential travel info for December 31.
The Metropolitan Police call for the licence of the 90-year-old Elysée restaurant in Fitzrovia to be revoked over public safety fears. Consultation open until Jan 2026.
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
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.
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.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, putting 49 restaurants and over 2,000 jobs at risk. The chain seeks a last-minute rescue deal.
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.
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.
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.
The famed Florentine sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio has launched its first UK location on Old Compton Street, Soho. Discover if its legendary schiacciata bread and generous fillings live up to the hype.
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.
Our review of Meet Bros, the new halal Asian-fusion steakhouse in London's Paddington. We assess the food, drinks, and service to see if it delivers on its sleek promise.
From zero-waste pioneers to Michelin-starred icons, we bid farewell to 11 London restaurants that shut their doors for good in autumn 2025. Discover the closures and what's next.
Discover Sushi Tetsu in Clerkenwell, a 7-seat omakase restaurant offering exquisite sushi in an intimate setting. Tips on securing a booking inside.
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.
A new report exposes the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing wage theft and poor conditions. Read their powerful stories and the push for change.
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.
Harden's Restaurant Guide reveals its 2026 rankings, with 38 London eateries in the UK's top 100. Notting Hill's The Ledbury leads the capital's charge in fourth place. Discover the full list.
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.
A London Michelin-starred restaurant owner speaks out after a thief stole £800 of premium meat. The Met Police investigate as the hospitality industry faces festive pressure.
A 25-year-old from Cricklewood has been charged with murder after a man died following a reported fight at a Turkish restaurant in Bushey. Police urge witnesses to come forward.