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Halloween is here — but if you’re after fun for the whole family, not nightmares, London and the surrounding area offer plenty of great choices. Here are our six top picks where kids can get in on the spooky season in a friendly, festive way. 1. Kew Gardens (Richmond) Kew Gardens turns into a glowing Halloween world with illuminated trails, giant spiders, a “Frankenstein’s laboratory” zone and more — all […]

On Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the Polish Air Force Memorial in Ruislip, West London (HA4 6QX) will once again glow with thousands of flickering candles. The annual patriotic event, “Light a Candle for Polish Airmen” (“Zapalmy Znicz Polskim Lotnikom”), invites everyone — Poles, Britons, and friends from around the world to gather and pay tribute to the brave Polish pilots who fought and died during World War […]

When MTV launched in the UK back in 1987, it completely changed how people experienced music. Before streaming or YouTube, MTV was the only place where fans could watch music videos, countdowns, and interviews with their favourite artists. The channel shaped fashion, language, and even dreams — everyone wanted to be on MTV. But now, the company has confirmed that several of its UK music channels — MTV Music, MTV […]

Prince Andrew just announced he would relinquish his royal honours — including his long-held title of Duke of York — following prolonged scrutiny of his links to the late convict-financier Jeffrey Epstein and other controversial associations.  In short: the monarchy has deemed that the continued allegations and media attention around Andrew were becoming a major distraction from the work of the royal family.   Why did it happen? Several key […]

Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle arm plans to roll out its first European robotaxi service in London — bringing electric, self-driving cabs to one of the world’s most complex road networks. London’s streets are about to get a high-tech upgrade — and, for once, it doesn’t involve another cycle lane. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, has announced plans to launch its first European robotaxi service in the […]

In a jaw-dropping admission that sent shockwaves through Westminster, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has confessed that Britain has “lost control” of its borders. It’s a phrase rarely uttered by any government — and one that could define the political storm now gripping the country. For years, border control has been one of the UK’s most heated debates, but this week it exploded into the national spotlight. As small-boat crossings across […]

It’s that magical time of year again: mince pies, sparkly jumpers, and the annual ritual of wondering whether M&S has lost the plot entirely when pricing its Christmas centrepieces. Spoiler: the plot seems to involve “£195 Beef Wellington” scribbled in invisible ink, such that only the very bold (or very clueless) spot the price before their jaw hits the floor. The Wellington that costs as much as a weekend away […]

Netflix has done it again — or at least that’s what fantasy fans are hoping. After months of speculation, leaked set photos, and endless Reddit debates, “The Witcher” Season 4 has finally landed, and early reactions suggest it might just be the comeback the series desperately needed. When Henry Cavill announced his departure in 2023, many predicted the end of The Witcher as we knew it. Fast forward to October […]

Hold onto your bucket hats and vintage Fred Perrys — Robbie Williams is taking us straight back to the decade that defined him! The pop legend has just announced his 2026 “Long 90’s” Tour, a nostalgic yet fresh celebration of British pop culture, complete with intimate gigs, iconic hits, and a brand-new album called BRITPOP. And here’s the twist that has fans buzzing: Robbie will perform two full albums every […]