Stefania Skorzewski, 10, from Hackney, wrote 'LONDI' after being bullied for her skin colour at age five. The activity book promotes kindness and inclusivity, and she will present her campaign on October 29.
Danson Fireworks returns to Danson Park on November 7, 2026, with a 20-minute choreographed display, live music, fairground rides, and food village, after last year's cancellation.
Misty Blegvad opens a rare books kiosk in Exmouth Market, selling vintage porn, George Orwell, and art books, crediting the council for enabling the venture.
Golden Union in Soho is one of 10 finalists for the National Fish and Chips Awards' Restaurant of the Year title, aiming to become the first London winner in the award's history.
Bella Italia revives its £5 pasta offer for one day only on October 25, 2026, saving diners an average of £10 per dish across UK restaurants.
A visitor to the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition describes a rushed, 15-minute viewing after a long queue, despite 10,000 tickets selling on day one.
Tickets for London's New Year's Eve fireworks go on sale Friday, October 23 at midday on Ticketmaster, with around 100,000 attendees expected.
Mayor of Camden Trisha Leman unveiled a new plaque in Waterlow Park marking the approximate site of poet Andrew Marvell's Highgate cottage, funded by The Highgate Society.
Caprinos Pizza opened at 106 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich on Wednesday, offering 50% off on opening day and 25% off from 16-18 October.
HUMBUG, a festive party experience with live music and games, returns to Greenwich Borough Hall from Dec 4-24, 2026, with tickets from £18.50.
Meat Market Barbecue in London delivers Texas-style oak-smoked beef, with founder Joe Carvell's beef clod and wagyu short rib earning high praise.
Trio Musae opens a new residency at Burgh House with a free masterclass; Keats House premieres a song cycle; Ora Singers celebrate their 100th commission.
Around 150 campaigners rallied on October 10 to save Beckenham ODEON from closure, with a petition of 11,544 signatures and plans to list the cinema as a Community Asset.
Joy Nesbitt's Blood of My Blood at Royal Court explores slavery's legacy across two time frames, with Talulah seeking answers in South Carolina. Runs until November 7.
A woman on an evening walk in London spotted four celebrities in one place: Chris Rock, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Rosalind Eleazar, all at the BFI London Film Festival.
James Marriott's 'The New Dark Ages' argues the decline of reading is the most important cultural shift of our time, with screen culture replacing print.
The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has signed a 25-year lease with no break clause, ending 21 months of uncertainty and securing its future.
Middlesex University students and graduates reimagine the Phoenix Cinema foyer in East Finchley, with designs on display and a winning concept to be chosen by trustees by end of 2026.
A third of second-hand marketplace sellers now buy clothes, shoes, and accessories intending to resell them after just a few wears, a new study reveals.
Taste of Nawab in Muswell Hill wins north London restaurant of the year at ARTAs, its third award in three months during its 30th anniversary year.
BOXPARK Croydon will give away 1,000 free drinks on Halloween to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with live music, family activities, and a Spurs v Crystal Palace screening.
An American journalist's first visit to The Furze Wren Wetherspoons in Bexleyheath reveals a bustling community hub, budget-friendly deals, and quirky encounters.
A mystery celebrity will switch on Hampstead's Christmas lights on November 15, at a free family event with Santa, reindeer, funfair rides, and live music.
Bromley restaurant iNaga in West Wickham has been named among Britain's 100 Best Curry Restaurants in the 2026 ACF guide, marking a major achievement for the 16-year-old venue.
wagamama allows same-day bookings for the first time in 34 years, ending its walk-in-only policy since 1992, with festive menu and prosecco offer.
ITV has acquired The Galway Bay Murders, a six-part crime thriller starring Kate Mulgrew and Colm Meaney, set in Connemara, from Blue Lights producers Two Cities Television.
The freehold of Rules, London's oldest restaurant, has been donated to the National Trust, securing its future and preserving two centuries of history.
Simon Cowell, Eric Clapton, and Barbara Broccoli back La Famiglia in Chelsea as noise complaints threaten its garden hours; licence review adjourned.
Santa's grotto returns to Woolwich Works from Nov 28 to Dec 23, with tickets on sale Oct 1. The festive programme includes concerts, family shows, and inclusive events.
Kent's Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest has been named among the UK's best Christmas light trails by The Times, featuring vibrant illuminations and a 100th anniversary celebration.