Donna Rose invites families to discover the not-so-scary side of exotic animals at GTKA’s Halloween Spooktacular in Epping.

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.

Pinner View in Harrow faces road closures, parking restrictions and diversions from October 12 as Cadent Gas carries out planned upgrades until November 27.

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. 

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.

Council launches a two-week crackdown on antisocial fireworks from October 26 to November 10, using CCTV, patrols and retailer checks to protect communities.

Harrow road closures on November 8 for Remembrance Sunday parades, with Pinner and Edgware High Street shut and traffic diversions in place.

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.

Steve Allen explores AI etiquette, robot uprisings and the awkward possibility of being dumped by your own chatbot.

Fight Back Promotions launches at Ladbroke Hall, putting women’s boxing centre stage and donating 25per cent of profits to abuse survivor support.

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.

Britain in the 1930s a new book reveals more than 600 photos of UK life including London curated by historian Steven Brindle.

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

Comedian and broadcaster Steve Allen takes aim at Aunt Bessie's controversial makeover and asks why food brands seem determined to give their mascots a glamorous new look.

Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England, is remembered with a blue plaque on her former north London home.

Harrow is preparing for one of its biggest community events of the year as the Harrow Fireworks Display returns to Byron Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Bringing together the traditions of Diwali and Guy Fawkes Night, the event will feature an af...

Planning applications affecting Harrow’s listed buildings include changes to The Change of Hart pub in Edgware, Stanmore Hall, Pinner homes and a health hub.

Samaritans have interrupted people’s days with graffiti designed to encourage them to ‘reach in’ and help those experiencing suicidal thoughts. 

Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49, according to research. 

Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease, with £1.8million in repair and restoration costs also revealed.

Brent Cross Shopping Centre celebrates 50 years by seeking shoppers’ photos and memories for a new memory wall, and asks for suggestions for the future.

Nearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.

Andy Burnham has said he would be monitoring the situation closely amid reports a woman died fom the plague in Russia

Parents fork out an additional £525 a year - once their children get behind the wheel of the family car previously only used by mum and dad.

The hard versus soft pillow debate has finally been put to bed – with Brits plumping for a firmer place to rest their head. 

Gen Z now view a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a bigger sign of care than being made a cup of tea.  

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

HMRC names north London tax defaulters, including businesses in Old Street, Wembley and Harrow, after deliberate errors led to fines up to £1.2m.

Brett Ellis laments Britain's obsession with apps, arguing that everyday tasks from parking to ordering a pint have become far more complicated than they need to be.

Harrow Council planning roundup: children’s home proposal in Roxeth refused, alongside applications for extensions, HMOs, flats and other developments across.

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

The BBC has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated Blue Planet 3 series, narrated by now 100-year-old Sir David Attenborough.

The Gore in Kensington takes guests on a journey through Victorian and Tudor interiors with comforting classic English hospitality.

Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.

Greenford Ahmadiyya Muslim Community marks 100 years of London's Fazl Mosque, celebrating its heritage, interfaith work and service with a UK-wide programme.

The Duke of Edinburgh visited Harrow School on October 5, marking 10 years of Shaftesbury Enterprise, which has supported 4,000 young people across Harrow.

Royal Mail parcel delivery prices have increased by up to £1.45. The increased prices impact several types of delivery services.