Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Kingston Council receives a C3 rating from the housing regulator after serious failings in tracking home conditions.

Fourteen Stagecoach New Malden students joined Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks in a Pride of Britain dance routine, highlighting young talent on social media.

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair as timed booking slots and pressure to free up tables hurries customers through their meals.

Original features such as fireplaces, exposed beams, and cornicing are still considered the most stylish interior details, according to research.  

TV quizzer Jenny Ryan left punters stunned after making a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at a popular Yorkshire pub.

The UK's first Flower Pharmacy opened in London on October 22, prescribing bouquets to boost mood, calm, and energise as clocks go back and darker evenings arrive.

TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark was coached by ex-Gogglebox star and ‘Master of Mischief’ George Baggs to master the perfect real-life jump scare.

Surrey Police seized 15 e-bikes and e-scooters during a crackdown in Epsom and Ewell.

Kingston Hill cycle lane closure: BT repair works affect the south-westbound A308 route between George Road and Berystede from October 19 for one month.

Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.

Mystery keys, instruction booklets and failing relationships are among the things Brits hold onto for too long.

To mark Menopause Awareness Month, leading eye care clinic Centre for Sight is drawing attention to the impact of menopause on women’s eyesight.

Kingston Ancient Market reopens after October 6 fire, with traders returning. Christmas Market and festive events bring winter cheer to the town centre.

On DownDetector, more than 1,000 users have said they are facing problems with the gaming platform.

FIAT has launched a colour-matching service that reveals which car shade best complements your features. 

One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door so they could choose their neighbours if they won the lottery. 

A groom-to-be lost £1,500 after Booking.com's AI assistant Dot told him to pay by bank transfer for a fake Amalfi Coast villa that did not exist.

The latest care home from Signature Senior Lifestyle, who provide exceptional care, wellbeing and sense of community, is officially opening its doors on Monday, October 19.

Christmas lights switch-on at Bourne Hall, Ewell, takes place November 28, with Santa’s Grotto, a local market, fairground rides and live entertainment.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will return for series two with unseen footage, rare clips and Raquel’s unaired audition scene from The Class of ’62.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.

Surrey Lord-Lieutenant Neelam Dharni Devesher MBE visited Nescot College in Epsom, praising students’ talent and hearing concerns about transport and costs.

Epsom and Ewell Council invites residents to share memories and photos for its 90th anniversary, ahead of the planned 2027 East Surrey Council transition.

Surbiton care home resident Beryl celebrates her 100th birthday on October 1 with cake, prosecco and dancing, honouring her life from Australia to the UK.

Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.

The UK's small business owners have revealed what's keeping them up at night – including winter bills, unexpected costs and worrying they've left something on at work. 

Four Kingston Council planning applications include new flats at Brighton Road and Highwood House, plus roof, façade and window repairs in Surbiton properties.

Discover Richmond-born Reginald Parrish’s Gallipoli story and son Ted’s RAF Burma Campaign in Two Lives, Two World Wars, out October 26, 2026.

Kingston’s Ancient Market remains closed after a fire, as clearance begins and the council explores an interim market ahead of November’s Christmas Market.

Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.

Eight in 10 UK adults back a camera glasses ban in public, new research finds, as 92% cite privacy risks and 88% call for new laws, Even Realities says.

ADHD and autism are soaring among people over 50, new data has suggested.

The trending holiday destinations for 2027 include South Lake Tahoe in California, Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay, according to Expedia Group.

A third of second-hand marketplace sellers admit they now buy clothes, shoes and accessories with the intention of selling them on after just a few wears.

Flight Club is bringing festive cocktails, bottomless pizza, Christmas brunches and a winter rooftop experience to its London venues this Christmas.

Epsom Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with an anniversary concert at Epsom Playhouse on October 17, 2026, featuring Brahms, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky.

Sally Rooney’s publisher Faber stops UK book sales after her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.

A Great British Bake Off winner has shared a recipe for making “free” laundry detergent using conkers.

A new murder mystery from the makers of Blue Lights is coming to ITV.

McDonald’s fans requested that Chicken McWings be added to the UK menu.

The new feature, available through the NHS app, sends notifications to smartphones and smartwatches when medication is ready for collection.

A 14-year-old girl was raped, strangled and threatened with a knife by an older teen who abused her over 18 months.