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Fans turn to tribute acts as concert tickets become too expensive
Venues report increased demand for tribute shows as a more affordable alternative to seeing major artists live.
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It's Bagels opens fourth London branch in Hampstead
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Hampstead chef wins rising star award for gluten-free pizza
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Londoners favour shorter UK breaks over long holidays
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Student donates kidney to former teacher in Wandsworth
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Hever Castle offers 'prettiest autumn walk' an hour from London
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Harry Styles pays for all coffee at two London cafes
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Tesco offers free fruit pop‑up on Southbank on 16 September
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Ealing resident quits smoking after 50 years with free council support
The Ealing Smokefree Service offers up to eight weeks of funded help for residents looking to quit.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonVinnie Jones on London life: favourite hotels, restaurants and policy ideas
Actor Vinnie Jones has revealed his preferred London hotel, The Goring, and his favourite Italian restaurant, Scalini. He also spoke about his fondness for Langan's in its past, and his desire to abolish speed limits if he held mayoral power for a day.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonLondon families get more memories per pound with boat hire than cinema
A study by Richardson’s Boating Holidays found a three‑hour boat hire costing roughly £100 generates six core memories for a family of four, compared with four memories from a £99 cinema trip. The findings arrive as 40% of children avoid real‑world activities and housing costs take up 26% of London household spending.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonShere: The village an hour from London that stars in The Holiday
A picturesque village just an hour's train journey from London offers a walking route that has been compared to the set of the film The Holiday. The village of Shere boasts numerous listed buildings and has been a filming location for several well-known movies.
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Lifestyle & Food · HackneySonora Taquería in Stoke Newington closes on 31 October 2026
Sonora Taquería, a popular Mexican restaurant in Hackney’s Stoke Newington, will close on 31 October 2026. Owners Michelle Salazar de la Rocha and Sam Napier cited personal hardships and a desire to move on. The venue opened in 2023 after a successful street‑food stint.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonOuse Valley Viaduct walk offers escape from London
A scenic walking route near London, the Ouse Valley Viaduct walk in West Sussex, offers a 12-14km circular journey through rolling hills and woodland. It is also noted as a prime location for blackberry picking.
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Lifestyle & Food · All LondonWimbledon restaurant Orion awarded two AA Rosettes
Orion by Alex Webb, a restaurant located on Ridgway in Wimbledon, has been awarded two AA Rosettes. The accolade recognises culinary excellence and standards that stand out in the local area, celebrating the hard work of the entire team.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonCoqfighter named London champion in Uber Eats awards
Central London fried chicken restaurant Coqfighter has been named a regional champion in the 2026 Uber Eats UK Restaurant of the Year Awards. It will now compete for a £100,000 grand prize at the national finals in London.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonSalmonella outbreak linked to eggs: vulnerable groups warned
The Food Standards Agency has advised vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and children under five, to avoid raw or runny eggs when dining out. The warning follows a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, which has caused one death and over 200 illnesses.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonFaversham named top UK destination for food and independent shops
Faversham, a medieval market town in Kent, has been recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 destinations for independent shops, restaurants and cultural landmarks. Research by Betway found 86% of its eateries hold four-star or higher TripAdvisor ratings, while the town hosts regular markets and a historic brewery.
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Lifestyle & Food · All LondonDjed Spence leaves Tottenham for Inter Milan in £25.6m transfer
Djed Spence has joined Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £25.6m fee. The 26-year-old England international, who made 44 appearances for Spurs last season, signed a five-year contract with the Serie A champions. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi had previously expressed a desire to retain him.
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Lifestyle & Food · Southwark£11 sandwich van in Ruskin Park draws queues in 35°C heat
A sandwich van in Ruskin Park, Camberwell, is selling £11 vegetarian sandwiches made with focaccia from Blackbird bakery. The Half Deaf Chef, founded by Aidan Marsh, operates Thursday to Sunday and has attracted attention for its fresh ingredients and artisanal preparation.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonSelena Gomez spends weekend in rose-petal suite at London hotel
Selena Gomez and husband Benny Blanco spent the weekend in a rose-petal-covered suite at a London hotel. The stay was arranged by Blanco, who travelled from the US to visit Gomez while she filmed the sixth series of Only Murders in the Building in Shoreditch. The couple married in September 2025.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonSummer cold spreads across Barnet as residents report week-long illnesses
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonBarnet gelato shops make Time Out’s London ice cream list
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Chef Jake Finn, owner of Cinder in St John's Wood, says his rooftop garden has produced a bumper tomato crop during the recent heatwave. While some crops flourish, others, including British strawberries, struggle with sustained high temperatures.
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Bleecker Burger, named the world’s best by Time Out in July 2026, will open its first north London restaurant in Camden’s Middle Yard. The new site at 45-46 Camden Lock Place will offer dine-in and delivery, with an exact opening date still unconfirmed.
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