Community Sauna Baths proposes a new affordable sauna at Highams Park Lake, replacing a boathouse destroyed by fire in September 2025. The company presented plans to the Highams Park Planning Group on October 8 and has launched a public consultation.
LDN COP, a free climate conference, returns to Camden Town's Plaza on Nov 28, featuring housing, air quality, and protest talks, plus documentaries and an eco market.
LDN COP returns to Camden Town on November 28, 2024, with free talks, films, and workshops on climate, housing, and protest.
Plans for a 50-person community sauna on a former caravan site in Crystal Palace Park have been submitted to Bromley Council by the park's trust and Community Sauna Baths CIC.
Sutton Council has admitted it does not know why Carshalton Ponds drained overnight on October 16, prompting specialist advice and renewed wildlife concerns.
A new free map guides visitors to Hampstead and Highgate cultural sites, including Kenwood House and Freud Museum, on foot or by public transport.
Greenwich Council opposes the 100,000sqm Charlton Gateway data centre, calling it a nuisance. Public consultation ends October 20.
Shepherds Hill Allotments in north London marks its centenary with a film, cookbook, and charity support, having served the community since 1925.
Islington climate groups met councillors to push for joint action on the climate emergency, identifying policies both parties could progress together.
Kingston Council has rejected a petition signed by over 1,200 people to enforce a ban on plastic decorations at Kingston Cemetery, opting for an educational approach instead.
Primrose Hill will close nightly from October 30 to November 9 and on New Year's Eve after two fatal stabbings in three years, Royal Parks announced.
Croydon's sole dog warden Tara Boswell has spent 17 years rescuing strays, earning RSPCA platinum PawPrints Award three years running despite challenges.
The Laboratory Spa and Health Club in Muswell Hill completes a £1.5m poolside redevelopment, adding an Ice Lounge, sauna, and steam room to its 25-metre pool.
Donald Trump shared footage of a fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Truth Social, prompting a health and safety investigation.
Multiple leaks in Dulwich have caused flooding and left homes in SE21, SE22 and SE23 with low water pressure or no water, Thames Water said.
WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes hosts 'SUPER Natural' half-term event from Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026, with otter pumpkin carving, wand making, and theatre.
Eric Brown adds clouded yellow to his 2026 butterfly list at Oare Marshes, despite a poor year overall, as Butterfly Conservation reports mixed Big Butterfly Count results.
Colin Houston steps down as Heath Hands CEO after 11.5 years, reflecting on achievements and launching new youth eco initiatives.
Citizen scientists found 88 polluting outfalls across London rivers, with the Brent as hotspot, prompting alerts to Thames Water and calls for action.
Tooting Bec Lido, the UK's largest freshwater pool, marks 120 years since opening in 1906, evolving from a bathing lake to a modern wellness hub with a rich history.
A £10,000 bequest from Martin Humphery funds a new dog and walker fountain on Hampstead Heath, unveiled by his widow Angela.
Kew Gardens urgently raises £1m for the £66m renovation of the Victorian Palm House, warning the landmark and its rare plants risk being lost without work.
High Elms Country Park near Orpington offers 250 acres of woodland, a Gruffalo trail, and a Victorian ice house, just a 25-minute drive from Bexley.
Richmond Council is consulting suppliers on electric outdoor saunas to generate income amid £29m annual funding cuts by 2029, representing 58% of central funding.
All Saints Church in Carshalton has temporarily locked two entrances after police requested action over drug use and aggressive behaviour near the historic site.
Chris Reynolds and Louise Marshall left London corporate jobs to buy a Wiltshire smallholding, planting 4,000 vines and opening glamping pods. They now run Liba Vineyard, aiming for 10,000 bottles by 2028.
A rare video shows 13-year-old donkey Lagdaf hauling 400 litres of water daily in 36°C heat in Mauritania, highlighting the plight of working animals worldwide.
Electrical Safety First found all 13 'energy-saving' gadgets from TikTok Shop, Amazon and AliExpress failed safety tests, with two exploding during testing and offering no savings.
Colletes hederae, a rare solitary bee species, has been discovered at University College School in Hampstead, with efforts underway to protect them during development work.
Dartford Borough Council will roll out weekly food waste collections in phases from autumn, with caddies delivered before November 2026, aiming to divert 5,000 tonnes annually.