Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children as young as three at a West Hampstead nursery. Police found over 25,000 indecent images. A dedicated NSPCC helpline is available for support.
Hampstead Theatre announces a bold 2026 season featuring a directorial debut from Stanley Tucci and the UK premiere of a Tony-winning musical, signalling a strong recovery for the north London venue.
After three years closed, Pete's Eats cafe has reopened in Llanberis, bringing new life to the Eryri mountain village while honouring its climbing heritage. Discover the transformation.
The rise of exotic animal cafes across Asia is driving illegal wildlife trafficking and threatening endangered species. Experts warn of conservation crisis.
UK wildfires devastated more land in 2025 than any year since records began, with firefighters warning of dangerous underpreparedness for climate crisis impacts.
Our review of The Table Cafe's Christmas menu reveals inconsistent dishes and service issues that undermine the festive experience. Discover which dishes impressed and which disappointed.
London's first-ever Peter Pan light trail, Neverland at Kenwood, is now open on Hampstead Heath. Experience a magical winter walk until 3 January, supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The future of trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds will be decided in January after a public consultation and legal challenges. Read the latest developments.
TV presenter Gail Porter reveals she avoided Hampstead Heath for years after experiencing homelessness there. She now fronts the Samaritans' winter campaign to help others in crisis.
Morrisons announces the closure of 103 stores, cafes, and counters across the UK as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out the full list of locations affected.
The fate of five beloved London cafés, including three on Hampstead Heath, will be announced in early December following a major community campaign supported by celebrities.
Birmingham City Council narrowly approves plans to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out.
A journalist investigates what your favourite UK coffee shop chain reveals about your personality. From Starbucks to Gail's, discover the hidden social codes of Britain's caffeine culture.
Londoners are reminiscing about the city's vanished internet cafés. Discover why these once-vital hubs are dearly missed and what other high street businesses have disappeared.
A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals alarming insights about the dramatic decline of dragonfly populations around Hampstead Heath's ponds, serving as a stark warning about biodiversity loss.
Richard Greenberg's Tony-nominated play delivers a masterful exploration of family secrets and changing fortunes across two decades in a Manhattan apartment.
Discover the enchanting story behind one of London's most beautiful country houses, now available for purchase for the very first time in its history.
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of killing 16-year-old Harry Pitman during an altercation on Hampstead Heath as crowds gathered for fireworks.