Camden Market winter wonderland with lights and ice grotto
Camden Market becomes a winter wonderland from Nov 26 with light displays, an Enchanted Ice Grotto, night markets and festive feasting.
Category : Culture
Petition to save DIY SOS tops 40,000 as BBC rests show
More than 40,000 people have signed a petition urging the BBC to save DIY SOS after the broadcaster confirmed it will rest the renovation series in 2027 as part of cost-cutting measures.
Bayeux Tapestry ticket rush beats The Odyssey and Spider-Man
The Bayeux Tapestry sparked a ticket-buying frenzy that outpaced Hollywood blockbuster openings, with Monzo customers spending £14,100 in the first hour of sales.
Salon Bal: Harringay dance hall's rich history
Opening in 1926, the Salon Bal on Green Lanes became a famed dance hall, later hosting George Michael and Take That as gay club Bolts.
West London Pumpkin Patch: Meet Capybaras and Meerkats
Hobbledown Heath in Hounslow offers pumpkin picking, a zoo with capybaras and meerkats, and Pumpkin Nights from Oct 23-31, tickets from £10.
How London's noisiest restaurants are getting quieter
London's top restaurants are using acoustic design to reduce noise without killing the atmosphere. Experts reveal how sound-absorbing materials and clever design are making dining rooms quieter.
Affordable Halloween Fun in London: 7 Family Events
Discover 7 affordable Halloween events in London for families in 2026, from the Crouch End trail to free Hyde Park activities, all under £8.
Peter's Fish Factory: Kent's Top-Rated Chip Shop
Peter's Fish Factory in Margate is Kent's highest-rated fish and chip shop, with a 4.4/5 Tripadvisor rating from over 1,000 reviews and a 2026 Travellers' Choice badge.
Christmas 2026 Ice Rinks Confirmed for South East London
Three temporary ice rinks confirmed for Christmas 2026 in Greenwich, Bexley, and Dartford, with tickets from £6 at Ruxley Manor.
London Diwali on the Square cancelled over storm safety
London's Diwali on the Square in Trafalgar Square is cancelled on October 25 due to storm forecasts, following expert safety advice, the Mayor confirmed.
New Andrew Marvell plaque unveiled on Highgate Hill
A new plaque to poet Andrew Marvell was unveiled on Highgate Hill, featuring a colour image of his lost cottage and verses from his poems, aiming to make passers-by pause and reflect.
Unseen 1930s Kent Photos in New Book
A new book, 'Britain in the 1930s,' features 600 unseen photos from the Associated Newspapers archive, including images of Kent hop pickers and Surrey Gypsy caravans.
Croydon Wetherspoons ranked second-worst in UK
Coombe Lodge in Croydon is the UK's second-worst rated Wetherspoons, scoring 3.12 stars from 381 Google reviews, with long waits the top complaint.
Prince William reveals childhood career dreams on Norton
Prince William admitted on The Graham Norton Show he wanted to be a policeman or DJ, and was mistaken for singer Prince.
Eynsford: Riverside Village 30 Mins from London with Castle
Eynsford, a Kent village 30 minutes from London, offers medieval ruins, a wildlife centre with 100 birds of prey, and a top-rated pub for Sunday roasts.
Fairytale Christmas market under a railway viaduct near London
A Christmas market hidden under a railway viaduct in Germany's Black Forest looks 'straight out of a film' and is a 1.5-hour flight from London, with tickets from €7.50.
Buckingham Palace Royal Jewellery Exhibition Announced
Buckingham Palace will open the first exhibition dedicated to 500 years of British royal jewellery in 2027, featuring over 300 pieces, two-thirds never shown publicly.
London Dungeon scare actor reveals what it's really like
Jake Orpwood Smith, 27, a scare actor at the London Dungeon, shares how he got the role, his favourite characters, and why he loves making visitors scream.
Kent couple's 'affordable luxury' wedding costs under £8,500
Symone and Junior Osei spent just £8,477 on their wedding at Danson House, Bexley, despite the UK average of £21,990. They relied on friends, family, and mid-week timing to cut costs.
Croydon fitness coach Harry Symonds evicted from Big Brother
Croydon fitness coach Harry Symonds, 30, was evicted from Big Brother in the closest public vote of the series, announced by presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best.
Martin Guerre at The Old Vic: A Riveting Revival
Martin Guerre returns to London at The Old Vic until October 31, reimagined by Matthew Warchus with new music and a gripping tale of identity.
Koestler Show Curated by Parental Imprisonment Collective
The Koestler Arts annual exhibition includes 200 works selected by the Parental Imprisonment Collective, featuring art from prison and secure settings, at Southbank Centre until Nov 29.
Sushi Co opens 40th restaurant in Bromley this weekend
The Sushi Co opens its 40th restaurant on Bromley High Street this weekend, creating 20 jobs and offering 500 free sushi rolls at the grand opening.
UK's First Flower Pharmacy Opens in London with Mood-Based Bouquets
The UK's first Flower Pharmacy opened in London on October 22, offering bouquets prescribed to lift, calm, or energize guests based on mood, backed by research showing 53% find flowers more joyful than treats.
Chase Star Jenny Ryan Hosts Surprise Pub Quiz in Skipton
TV quizzer Jenny Ryan surprised punters by hosting a pub quiz at The Castle Inn in Skipton, celebrating Skipton Building Society members with a one-day takeover.
Some Woman review: Anne-Marie Duff shines in misogyny drama
Anne-Marie Duff delivers a deeply affecting performance in Helen Edmundson's gripping drama about misogyny, now playing at the National Theatre's Dorfman until November 21.
McGlynn's Pub in King's Cross Set for New Look Under Plans
Peter Doig's Tramps International Ltd is refurbishing McGlynn's Free House in King's Cross, with plans for retractable awnings submitted to Camden Council.
Croydon's Harry Symonds faces Big Brother eviction vote
Harry Symonds, 30, from Croydon, is one of four Big Brother housemates facing the public vote on October 23, with one set to leave in Friday's live eviction.
Kenwood House to Close Friday Due to Storm Austen
Kenwood House and grounds on Hampstead Heath will close Friday, October 23, due to Storm Austen's forecast 60-70mph gale force winds, English Heritage announced.
David Jason 'very sad' watching lost Only Fools and Horses clips
Sir David Jason felt 'very sad' watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage for new U&Gold series, reflecting on his prime as Del Boy.
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