London's Best Festive Rooftop Bars & Terraces 2025
Discover London's most stunning rooftop bars and heated terraces for magical Christmas catch-ups. From Sky Garden to hidden gems, plan your festive socials now.
Discover London's most stunning rooftop bars and heated terraces for magical Christmas catch-ups. From Sky Garden to hidden gems, plan your festive socials now.
UK gambling addiction charities warn of service collapse without emergency government funding. Delays in a new mandatory levy system threaten vital support for thousands. Read the full story.
All the explosive Emmerdale Christmas 2025 spoilers. Celia's evil worsens, Kim faces a life-threatening crisis, and Charity's secret pregnancy threatens to destroy a family. Read the full drama.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
Escape the Oxford Street crowds this Christmas. Frameless in Marble Arch hosts magical festive storytelling with Santa's elves, art-inspired tales & creative activities for families. Book now.
The Guardian and Observer's 2025 charity appeal launches, supporting four UK partners tackling poverty, homelessness, and social isolation. Discover how you can help.
We review All Bar One's festive menu in Sheffield, featuring cocktails with Mallow & Marsh and Absolut Vodka, plus burgers and small plates. Find out what's worth ordering this Christmas.
The Guardian launches its 2025 charity appeal, backing five grassroots charities fighting social division and hate. Readers are urged to donate to support community resilience.
A unique 'Dementia Disco' in Stockport creates a safe, joyful community for people living with dementia and their carers. Discover how music rebuilds connections.
Ruby Miligan's new wine venture lands her in hot water with Charity Dingle and Jai Sharma. As she struggles, Charity offers a deal, but Ruby's past with Anya could unravel everything. Read the latest spoilers.
Discover a festive London staycation in Marylebone Village. Our guide covers luxury hotels, award-winning dining, and unique shopping for the perfect pre-Christmas break.
Google's Nano Banana Pro AI image generator is under fire for producing racialised 'white saviour' visuals of aid in Africa and adding real charity logos without permission. Read the full investigation.
Discover London's cosiest winter terraces and festive pop-ups for 2025, including alpine raclette spots, sky-high snow globes, and free Christmas treats. Your guide to the capital's seasonal magic.
East London social enterprise Round Retail is revolutionising second-hand fashion with curated pop-ups. Its latest City venture funds homelessness charity Providence Row, having already saved over 5,000kg of CO2. Discover the sustainable shopping movement
Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.
Discover the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone, London's most underrated festive fair featuring real reindeer and curated artisan brands on December 13-14, 2025.
Premier Inn launches its first-ever limited-edition sleepwear collection, with all proceeds supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. New research reveals the UK's love for pyjama days.
Discover six completely free things to do in London this first December weekend, from lantern parades to festive bike rides and Christmas markets. Enjoy the season without spending a penny.
Real Food Market launches festive markets at London Bridge and King's Cross stations for 2025. Find artisan food, gifts & cheer until Dec 22. Discover the details.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Kyren Wilson reveals his World Championship-winning cue broke during a refurb. Now using a 'better' replica, he's auctioning the original for charity. Read his full story.
Discover how London businesses are rewarding kindness this Christmas. From toy-for-pizza swaps to coat donations, find out how you can help those in need.
A sultry, immersive dining experience, The Nutcracker Noir, has opened in Shoreditch. This adult twist on the classic tale features West End performances and a decadent feast. Book tickets now.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
A 31ft Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree has transformed King's Cross Station, featuring Honeydukes sweets and an Owl Post. Discover the magical installation open now.
Backyard Cinema transforms a London Bridge warehouse into an enchanted forest for a festive film and live performance extravaganza, running until 31 December 2025.
Save the Children's powerful 2025 Christmas advert cleverly mimics Coca-Cola's iconic trucks to highlight urgent aid needs. Discover the campaign's message and shocking child poverty research.
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
A Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
Santa's grotto opens for the first time on the London Eye, 135 metres above London. Meet Father Christmas in the sky from December 1st to Christmas Eve. Book tickets now.