Chestnut Garden care home in Purley had a blast celebrating International Friendship Day in advance of July 30. There were smiles all round as staff and residents reminisced about their friends and some of the wonderful times they had shared over the years. The International
City of London Police has been assigned to Level One – the top ranking – under the new Policing Performance System published for the first time today. Reacting to the news, City of London Police Authority Board Chair Tijs Broeke said: “This ranking recognises the
Northern Chinese dumpling hotspot XI Home Dumplings Bay in Spitalfields is launching London’s first range of ice cream ‘bao-wiches’ in celebration of National Ice Cream Day (Sun 19th July). Created in collaboration with artisan ice cream brand and Spitalfields neighbour Darlish, the desserts will put
As England prepares to take on Argentina on Wednesday, The Crystal Maze Experience is giving guests the chance to bend the rules just a little. For one day only, guests can ask their Maze Master for a ‘Maradona’. The special move unlocks a one-time-only advantage,
Pizza lovers of Wimbledon, rejoice! Pizza Pilgrims is bringing its iconic Neapolitan-style pizzas to the neighbourhood for the very first time, opening on Wimbledon Hill Road on Tuesday, 18th August. Designed to be a neighbourhood pizzeria as much as a destination, the new opening aims
Harry’s Dolce Vita is introducing its very first Afternoon Tea, offering guests an elegant Italian-inspired interpretation of one of Britain’s best-loved dining rituals. Available now between 3pm and 5pm, exclusively at its Knightsbridge restaurant, the new experience blends the timeless charm of afternoon tea with
Leading nationwide property developer HJ Collection has been chosen by judges as one of the UK’s Best Enterprising Businesses. The company, run by serial entrepreneur Reece Mennie, is among the finalists in the SME National Business Awards 2026, with winners set to be revealed on
London’s landmarks have long been the backdrop to unforgettable memories, but for Jez York, one of The Original Tour’s longest-serving Tour Hosts, it’s between the stops where the magic really happens. Having spent more than three decades in the sightseeing industry, Jez has welcomed visitors
The RSPCA is renewing its appeal for people to not forget wildlife as another heatwave brings soaring temperatures across many parts of the country. The renewed appeal follows a previous bout of hot weather which saw the RSPCA experience its busiest day of the year,
TV presenter, author and charity founder Katie Piper OBE has announced she will be taking part in a significant fundraising challenge this year, joining fellow burns survivors. Piper will take part in this year’s Thames Bridges Trek in London, returning after completing the challenge in