It’s Christmastime and there’s no need to be afraid… of having as many desserts as you want. The Christmas season is the time for indulgence, and The Little Dessert Shop in Epsom delivers the kind of festive experience you can’t help but savour. On a chilly evening, my friend and I popped in to try … Read more
Up! A London Christmas Bond Street lit up! Cartier steals the show (AFP via Getty Images) Woefully underrated. The one time of year the city empties out. A stroll down New Bond Street? Christmas dinner in a lovely hotel? Beats a “hot Christmas” every time. Dinosaurs (Christie’s) The It gift for the one per cent. … Read more
You could be entitled to a fortune through one of these unclaimed estates in Lewisham. Currently, 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. … Read more
If you’re in Greenwich and looking for a pub with a laid-back vibe, The Lost Hour is worth a visit. Located near the Cutty Sark, this pub balances a cosy atmosphere with the lively energy of a sports bar. The recent refurbishment has given it a fresh yet quirky look, with colourful sofas, leather benches, … Read more
A persistent thief who stole booze from a Co-op store in Lewisham has avoided a prison sentence. Rachael Middleton, 33, of Crofton Park, was convicted of stealing bottles of alcohol totalling £195 over the course of three visits to the shop between August 5 and 12 this year. Middleton also stole packs of fresh meat … Read more
With Christmas fast approaching, many of us will soon be heading out to stock up on festive treats, from bottles of Prosecco for toasting to Yule logs to enjoy after Christmas dinner. So, at Newsquest London we tried festive favourites from cheeseboards to mince pies from six different brands to find out which we thought … Read more
Rogue traders have been targeted in the run-up to Christmas with almost £70k in fines handed out following scams including 360-degree photo booths, boxing machines and pedicabs. In the last month, Westminster City Council has clamped down on traders who are duping tourists in London’s West End. Arguably the most famous overpriced tourist traps in central London … Read more
Luke Littler broke down in tears after sealing a place in the third round of the World Darts Championship with a dramatic 3-1 victory over Ryan Meikle. Luke ‘The Nuke’ produced a magnificent final set to rev up the crowd at London’s Alexandra Palace, in which he missed out on what would have been a … Read more
West Ham are now unbeaten in three Premier League games after drawing at home with Brighton. (Getty Images) West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus headed home in the second half to salvage a point in a lacklustre 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. The result leaves the Hammers 14th with … Read more
If you’re looking for a pizza in Soho you’re spoiled for choice, but everyone knows not all pizzas are created equal. Alongside your classic chains like Pizza Express, Pizza Hut and Bella Italia are alternative options including Pizza Pilgrims and Japes. But sitting at the top of the tree on TripAdvisor’s ranking of the best … Read more