Man jailed for stealing 350-year-old map from Greenwich museum
Melvin West, 70, jailed for three years for cutting a 350-year-old map from a 1684 atlas at Greenwich's National Maritime Museum; the map remains missing.
Category : Culture
Wenzel's Halloween 2026 menu ranked: Cookies & Cream Bun tops
Wenzel's autumn menu launched Oct 1, 2026. News Shopper ranked five items; Cookies & Cream Bun took first, Vanilla Pumpkin Sponge second.
Burger King Eltham reopens after cockroach closure and eviction
Burger King in Eltham has reopened after enforcement agents seized the property and a temporary closure, following a one-star hygiene rating due to cockroaches.
Crystal Palace urged to retire live eagle mascot Phoenix
PETA urges Crystal Palace to retire live eagle mascot Phoenix, citing stadium dangers. Eagle Heights defends appearances as carefully managed.
High School Musical review: Wembley Park Troubadour show review
High School Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park earns 3 out of 5 stars, featuring energetic dance routines but a 2D plot and underdeveloped leads.
Burgh House Vows to Stay Free and Open to All
New Burgh House director Moira Lascelles vows to keep Hampstead's heritage hub free, with plans for community outreach and a new chamber music partnership.
Bayeux Tapestry 2027 tickets: 190,000 in queue
Tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry 2027 exhibition at the British Museum went on sale, with queues exceeding 190,000 people, prompting comparisons to Oasis ticket demand.
Nisha Patel-Nasri Murder Case in Channel 5 Doc Tonight
Channel 5's Murder Scene: The Incident Room revisits the 2006 murder of special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri, exploring the investigation that led to her husband's conviction.
Top Secret Comedy Club Plans New Fleet Street Venue
Top Secret Comedy Club, known for hosting Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan, plans a new 500-capacity venue at 10 Fetter Lane, despite noise concerns from residents.
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival 2026: Prices, Food, and Photo Spots
Europe's largest pumpkin festival, Tulleys, near Crawley, runs until October 31, featuring Pumpkin Valley, rides, and pumpkin drinks. Daytime tickets from £8.
It's Bagels Opens Fourth Branch in Hampstead
It's Bagels, the New York-style bagel shop by photographer Dan Martensen, opens its fourth branch on Hampstead High Street, offering authentic bagels from £6.
Sicilian festival on Richmond Green faces opposition
Plans for a three-day Sicilian festival on Richmond Green next summer have drawn 45 objections from locals concerned about restricted public access and noise, though some residents support the event.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck 2026: Public Vote Opens for UK Tour
Britons can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits during its winter 2026 tour, with voting open until November 3.
Danson Fireworks: 129-Year-Old Tradition Returns to Bexley
Danson Park Fireworks returns to Bexley on November 7, 2026, marking a 129-year tradition since 1897, with a 20-minute display, live entertainment, and charity support.
Azymuth at Union Chapel: 50 Years of Brazilian Jazz-Funk
Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth celebrated over 50 years of music at London's Union Chapel, with founding bassist Alex Malheiros leading a two-hour set of 'crazy samba' hits.
Azymuth at Union Chapel: 50 Years of Jazz-Funk
Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth celebrated over 50 years of music at London's Union Chapel, with founding bassist Alex Malheiros leading a two-hour set of 'crazy samba' hits.
Galvin La Chapelle Five-Course Autumn Menu £49
Michelin-starred Galvin La Chapelle near Liverpool Street serves a five-course autumn menu for £49, with optional £41 wine pairing, until November 7.
Wake The Tiger's Absurd City Opens at Westfield London
Wake The Tiger's Absurd City, the world's largest 'amazement park', opens at Westfield London until August 2027, offering an immersive, interactive experience with a save-the-planet message.
J Cole at O2 Arena: Dates, times, tickets and setlist
J Cole returns to London's O2 Arena for three Fall-Off World Tour shows starting October 19. Here are stage times, ticket prices and setlist details.
Bon Jovi to Headline BST Hyde Park 2027 After 14 Years
Bon Jovi will return to BST Hyde Park on June 24, 2027, marking their first appearance since headlining the inaugural festival in 2013. Tickets go on sale October 23.
Egg swap scam: Posh Burford Browns replaced with cheap whites
A man found his premium Burford Brown eggs swapped for cheaper white ones in a Sainsbury's, a new middle-class crime. He and his wife were victims of a 'carton con'.
Winter Whale Light Trail Returns to Hall Place in December
Hall Place & Gardens in Bexley hosts 'The Tale of a Winter Whale' light trail from Dec 3-6, with tickets from £10.50, following 2025's success.
Antiques Roadshow guest tears up at £150,000 props valuation
An Antiques Roadshow guest fought back tears after experts valued his Indiana Jones props, including Grail Diary pages, at £150,000.
Rose Inn Voted Best Sunday Roast in South East London
The Rose Inn in Plumstead topped a reader poll for the best Sunday roast in south east London, receiving six of 43 recommendations, followed by North Pole Bar & Grill in Greenwich.
Chislehurst Pub Named Among UK's Top Four by CAMRA
The Cockpit in Chislehurst has been named among Britain's four best pubs by CAMRA, competing for National Pub of the Year 2026 after winning Greater London Pub of the Year.
Pie and mash expert names top five shops after 112 visits
Norman Osland, 62, has visited 112 pie and mash shops and ranked his top five, with M.Manze in Southwark taking the top spot.
Kew Gardens Halloween trail 2026: Terrifyingly magical
Kew Gardens' Halloween trail returns for its third year with new scares, interactive characters, and a moonlight slot that left this adult genuinely frightened.
Four Bexley pubs and bars get two-star food hygiene ratings
Four pubs and bars in Bexley have received two-star food hygiene ratings, with inspectors citing 'improvement necessary' for facility cleanliness and condition.
New Bayeux Tapestry tickets for 2027 released at museum
New tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum go on sale October 21, covering January–March 2027 visits, after record demand.
Golden Union review: Soho chip shop among UK's best
Golden Union in Soho, a top-10 finalist in the National Fish and Chips Awards 2027, impressed MyLondon's reporter with its fresh haddock and standout curry sauce.
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