Dusty Knuckle Bakery Opens Third Site in Finsbury Park
The Dusty Knuckle, a Dalston bakery known for hiring ex-offenders, will open a third location on Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, in November after Hackney Council approved plans.
Category : Culture
EastEnders' Belinda Owusu 'to return' as Libby Fox after 20 years
Belinda Owusu is reportedly returning to EastEnders as Libby Fox for dramatic episodes around New Year's Day, 20 years after her debut, amid Denise's blood cancer storyline.
St Albans: Haunted City Break With Ghost Walks Near London
St Albans offers ghost walks, haunted pubs, and free cathedral tours for an autumn city break just an hour from London. Explore its spooky history.
Dartford Food Hygiene Ratings: Six Spots Score Lowest
Six Dartford eateries scored one or two stars in 2026 hygiene inspections, with Coffee Goat and Royal Tandoori among the lowest-rated.
Cooking With The Stars 2025: Full Celebrity Line-Up Revealed
ITV's Cooking With The Stars returns Oct 5 with 12 celebs including Joey Essex, Karen Hauer, and Dame Laura Kenny. Emma Willis and Tom Allen host.
Camp Wildfire 2027: Adult Summer Camp in Kent Review
Camp Wildfire in Kent offers adults over 100 activities, 50 performances, and patrol games. Super-earlybird tickets for 2027 go on sale October 2.
BBC removes Horrible Histories scenes to meet guidelines
BBC has removed scenes from Horrible Histories, including an entire episode, to comply with editorial guidelines for children's programmes, a spokesperson confirmed.
Dartford Council Probes Zero Hygiene Rating at Shans
Shans Fishmongers and Butchers in Dartford received a zero-star food hygiene rating after a July 22 inspection, prompting a council investigation and refusal to release the full report.
Funny Club Festival to Support Mental Health in Brent Cross Town
The Funny Club Comedy Festival launches in Brent Cross Town this October, featuring 20 comedians across four nights, with all proceeds from £15 tickets donated to Mind in Enfield and Barnet.
Hidden Society: London's Bob Ross-Themed Cocktail Bar Review
Hidden Society, a Fitzrovia cocktail bar, launches 'Happy Accidents', a Bob Ross-inspired menu of five cocktails, each translating the artist's landscapes into taste.
Why Blackheath's 275 Acres Were Never Built On
Blackheath in south-east London has remained a 275-acre open space for centuries. Poor soil, historic ownership, and 1871 protection saved it from development.
Cutty Sark: World's Last Surviving Tea Clipper
Discover the Cutty Sark, the world's only surviving tea clipper, built in 1869. Learn about its history, speed, and survival in Greenwich.
Gipsy Moth: Greenwich Pub with Huge Beer Garden
The Gipsy Moth pub in Greenwich boasts one of the borough's largest beer gardens, with a 4.4-star Google rating from nearly 5,000 reviews and Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice recognition for three consecutive years.
East London sculptor's 15 British icons from Queen to Winstone
Frances Segelman, aka Lady Frances Petchey, has sculpted Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Dame Judi Dench and more. Her East London home displays 15 iconic portraits.
Cecil Court: London's Hidden Street Inspired by Diagon Alley
Cecil Court, a hidden London street near Leicester Square, offers rare bookshops, antiques, and a rumored Diagon Alley connection.
Croydon's Saffron Tower: A Clue to the Town's Name
Croydon's name derives from Anglo-Saxon 'Crogdene', meaning 'valley of the crocuses', reflecting its medieval saffron industry, now remembered by landmarks.
Hampstead Death Notice: Irene 'Paddy' Jeary Funeral
Hampstead published 1 death notice in the last 7 days. Irene 'Paddy' Jeary's funeral is set for September 23 at St Marylebone Crematorium.
Hampstead pupils explore poet Edith Sitwell's life and poetry
Hampstead pupils learned about poet Edith Sitwell's life and synaesthesia technique at Senior House Assembly, as head of English Claudia Sciumbata spoke.
London Zoo launches Winnie-the-Pooh trail for centenary
London Zoo's new Winnie-the-Pooh trail, running Oct 2-Nov 1 2026, marks the character's 100th anniversary and ZSL's 200 years, inspired by the real bear Winnipeg.
Cable Car-aoke London Review: Singing 90m Over Thames
We tried London's new Cable Car-aoke: private karaoke in a decorated cable car 90m above the Thames, with drinks, 2,000 songs, and stunning views.
Met Police re-examine 1999 CCTV in Jill Dando murder case
Met Police are reviewing enhanced CCTV footage from Putney Bridge Tube station in the unsolved 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando.
Bishops: Bible does not justify Christian nationalism
Southwark bishops say the Bible does not justify Christian nationalism amid concerns over Patriot Platform's anti-migrant rhetoric and church attendance.
Beckenham Odeon to close as church plans worship venue
Odeon Beckenham will close at the end of November 2026 after Citygate Church, the building's owners, filed plans to convert the Grade II-listed Art Deco cinema into a place of worship.
Novikov Mayfair: A Celebrity-Favourite Dining Experience
A visit to Novikov in Mayfair, frequented by Tom Holland and Zendaya, reveals fresh fish, standout wagyu tacos, and service that makes guests feel like royalty.
Ackermans Chocolates: Lost London Shop Loved by Royals
Ackermans Chocolates, founded by Jewish émigrés in Hampstead, served the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, earning a Royal Warrant in 1968 before closing in 2002.
McDonald's Welling seeks late-night delivery until 2am
McDonald's Welling has applied to serve hot food and drink via delivery until 2am daily, extending beyond current 11pm close, with public comments due by October 5, 2026.
Westminster Council weighs options for Banksy statue
Westminster City Council says it is exploring all options for Banksy's Blinded by the Flag statue in Waterloo Place, with no formal decision made yet.
Man arrested after fire destroys historic Tilbury pub
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed the Grade II-listed Worlds End pub in Tilbury, the fourth incident at the site in recent days.
Lucky Saint recalls Hazy IPA over explosion risk
Lucky Saint has urgently recalled its 0.5% Hazy IPA 4x330ml cans over explosion risk, urging customers not to open or drink them and to dispose of safely for a full refund.
Cumin Brings Imaginative Indian Cuisine to Welling's Falconwood
Cumin Indian Restaurant on Falconwood Parade in Welling blends traditional and fusion dishes, offering a 15% discount on collection orders over £20, and is nominated for Best National Restaurant of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards.
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