Yes, it’s that time of the year again: deciding whether to do dry January or not. The annual 31-day challenge is upon us and this time around, an impressive 15.5 million Britons are planning to kickstart 2025 with an alcohol-free month. Dry January has grown in popularity since the campaign was launched by Alcohol Change … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers are suffering fresh disruption on Monday as more flights are delayed and cancelled at Gatwick Airport. Thick fog forced airlines to rip up schedules over the weekend, causing misery for travelers seeking to escape the winter gloom and see in the New Year abroad. More than 20 flights planned for the West … Read more
Pints at 770 JD Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will be reduced to as little as 99p for a limited time during January. The pub chain will be offering cheap beer, wine and soft drinks for two-weeks during January, with deals on the likes of Worthington’s, Greene King IPA, Guinness 0.0% and Heineken 0.0. The January sale … Read more
Four people have been taken to hospital after being rescued from a flat fire in Brixton. Around 25 firefighters and four fire engines tackled the blaze in Acre Lane just after 11.55pm on December 28. A man was rescued by the brigade from the second floor of the property using a nine-metre ladder. Two further … Read more
Liverpool head into 2025 top of the Premier League table. Arne Slot’s side continued what is increasingly looking like a march to the title by thrashing West Ham 5-0 on Sunday. The Reds now sit eight points clear of second-placed Nottingham Forest, while also boasting a game in hand. Such has been the level of … Read more
Several eateries in Bexley have won awards this year for their food quality and atmosphere. Awards included the Good Food Awards and The Asian Curry Awards, and the CAMRA Awards. The Good Food Awards recognises the inside atmosphere of restaurants as well as their food quality. The Asian Curry Awards recognises excellence in Asian cuisine. … Read more
You could be entitled to a fortune through one of these unclaimed estates in Bexley. There are dozens of unclaimed estates in the region, seeing them passed on to the Crown as ‘ownerless property’. This happens when a person dies without leaving a will and there are no apparent family members to claim the inheritance. In … Read more
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the businesses Lewisham lost in 2024. This year, several well-known companies, including Body Shop, entered administration, while other businesses closed down due to a number of other factors. While some of these businesses were acquired and reopened under new ownership, others now sit as vacant … Read more
If you’re spending New Year’s Eve at home this year, you might be looking forward to seeing the return of Jools Holland and his Annual Hootenanny. The musician will be joined by his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra as well as some famous faces to welcome the start of 2025. If you’d like to know which … Read more
If you are planning on heading down to see London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, there is some key information you need to know. Hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, people from all over the world head to London to watch the display and tickets always sell out. Discussing the New Year’s Eve fireworks … Read more