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With autumn around the corner, we’ve rounded up five of the best places in south east London to visit for autumn walks. The autumnal equinox is taking place on September 22, marking the official beginning of the season.more

Over 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries, including 25 Polish companies, will take part in the DSEI 2025 international defence and security exhibition, which began today at London's ExCeL exhibition centre. This year's edition of the event is held under the slogan ‘Preparing the Future Force’ and will last until Friday.more

A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London. It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with blood splattering their placard. more

London Underground services are continuing to face disruption on Monday, after workers walked out on Sunday in rolling action over pay and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime And Transport union (RMT) are staging the walkout until Thursday. There is little or no service on all of the Tube as different parts of RMT membership walk out on different days.more

A large number of Asda Express shops will soon be opening across London. There will be 10 new stores across the capital opening across a four-week period beginning in late October. more

There's a neighbourhood nestled in South East London that provides an ideal mix of village appeal and urban practicality. Renowned for its independent retailers, fashionable restaurants, and outstanding schools, it has attracted families and working professionals alike.more

The Theatre is Freedom festival, presenting outdoor performances from Poland, will take place in Bell Square in London from September 5th to 21st, announced Marta Skibska of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. The festival will open with the British premiere of "Bal" by the KTO Theatre in Krakow.more

While London's public transport system is a boon for navigating our expansive city, the costs can rapidly accumulate, sometimes even dissuading us from certain journeys. However, there are methods to economise.more

A new floating restaurant could soon open on the River Thames in south London. Turks Launches, which runs daily boat trips along the Thames, wants permission to open a new café and restaurant in a boat known as The Aphrodite, which is moored at Town End Pier in Kingston town centre.more

The Polish Air Force Memorial Committee’s (PAFMC) commissioned restoration of the graves of two prominent and senior members of the wartime Polish Air Force (PAF), AVM Mateusz Iżycki and Gp/Cpt Jerzy Bajan in Northwood Cemetery, has been completed by stonemason Francis Sancisi from Made on Earth.more

ou don't have to venture far beyond London's boundaries to discover towns and villages brimming with character - and Buckhurst Hill is no exception. The Essex town is packed with shops, restaurants and historical fascination, and was crowned the finest place to live in the county.more

London is being hit with a wave of bus and Tube strikes as drivers continue to raise disputes over pay and conditions. Tube strikes are planned from Friday, 5 September for seven days, while bus strikes took place last week and on Monday.more

A man with a dog climbed a 34-metre clock tower at King's Cross in central London this morning in protest against the Iranian government, according to “The Guardian” newspaper. Train services at the station are running normally. Police and medical personnel are currently securing the area.more

Oxford Street will be pedestrianised for a landmark free event. The one-day road closure, on Sunday, September 21, runs from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus, to celebrate the ‘This is Oxford Street’ event.more

Dartmouth Park, a secluded enclave in North London, has been hailed as one of the capital's top spots to live in by 2025, according to lifestyle experts at Muddy Stilettos, with locals quick to agree. more

Topshop is officially back (kind of) – and this time it’s making its comeback in style. While the brand isn’t reclaiming its famous Oxford Circus flagship just yet (now home to IKEA), the British fashion favourite is opening a new concession inside Liberty, one of London’s most historic and best-loved department stores.more

They are the scourge of the modern commute: passengers who play music or videos out loud. But amid widespread disapproval from fellow travellers, Transport for London (TfL) is trying to appeal to the better nature of “headphone dodgers” by asking them to “be considerate” and plug in.more

Thousands have taken to the streets of west London for this year's Notting Hill Carnival. Sunny skies and temperatures up to 26C were out for the third and final day of Carnival, Europe's biggest street party, which celebrated its 57th year.more

New data has revealed Westminster has the most congested road in England, according to a study using government statistics on road delays. The A5204 in Westminster is the most congested road in England, with an average delay of 456.1 seconds per vehicle per mile.more

Fraud investigations discovered some council tenants had illegally sub-let their homes despite living abroad in countries as far away as Ethiopia.more

The Notting Hill Carnival, which begins tomorrow in west London, is the largest outdoor event in Europe. The organisers of this Caribbean cultural festival estimate that 2.5 million people will attend over the two days. Tourists can look forward to a parade full of sequins, feathers, dancing and drum rhythms.more

The London police announced today that they had arrested 100 people as part of an operation to ensure safety during the Notting Hill Carnival. An estimated two million people are expected to attend the event, which begins tomorrow and runs until Monday.more

There will be rolling strike action across the London Underground (LU) beginning on Friday 5 September for seven days, the RMT union has announced.more

Notting Hill Carnival is set to take over the streets of London this weekend in a colourful celebration of Caribbean culture. Each year over a million people head to West London to take part in parades, listen to music and eat delicious food.more

Average renters in England are spending more than a third of their income on a home — with cities like London, Bristol and Brighton becoming less affordable, new figures show. People earning a median salary could expect to spend 36.3 per cent of their income on an average-priced rented home in England in 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.more