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Culture & Arts · LondonAlexia Putellas favoured to win Ballon d’Or Féminin as London hosts ceremony
Prediction market Polymarket lists Alexia Putellas as a near‑certain winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or Féminin with a 94% probability, leaving Ewa Pajor at 4.6%. The awards gala will be staged in London on Monday 26 October, drawing players, coaches and fans to the capital.
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Transport & TfL · LondonStorm Boelo Halts Stansted Express Service
Storm Boelo caused significant travel disruption across London and the UK on 25 October 2026. A fallen tree near Stansted damaged overhead electric wires, halting Stansted Express services and prompting 'do not travel' warnings from National Rail.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Diwali event cancelled due to Storm Boelo
London's annual Diwali on the Square event has been cancelled due to Storm Boelo. Independent health and safety experts recommended the cancellation, citing concerns over high winds and heavy rain. The storm has caused widespread travel disruption and power outages across the UK.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon New Year's Eve fireworks tickets go on sale Oct 23
Tickets for London's 2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display will be available from Friday 23 October 2026 at 12 noon via Ticketmaster. Standard tickets cost £20 for London residents and £40 for others, with premium options at £35 and £55 respectively.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonTesco offers free fruit pop‑up on Southbank on 16 September
Tesco will operate a free Fruity Pick ‘n’ Mix pop‑up on London’s Southbank on 16 September 2026. The event runs from 8:30 am to 6 pm at Queen’s Walk and celebrates a school programme that has supplied almost 20 million portions to 1,000 schools.
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Culture & Arts · Kensington & ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival 2026 to install 1,000 compostable toilets
Kensington and Chelsea Council will provide 1,000 compostable, chemical-free toilets for the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival. The event, running 30-31 August, will see 130 council officers deployed and a 200-strong clean-up team handling 300 tonnes of waste.
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Culture & Arts · Kensington & ChelseaBrompton Cemetery open day returns with catacomb tours on 6 September
Brompton Cemetery in Earl’s Court will open its gates for an annual open day on 6 September, offering guided catacomb tours, themed walks, and stalls. Tickets for the catacomb tours cost £11.55 and run from 11 am to 5.30 pm, with other tours available throughout the day.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAriana Grande ends tour with 10 O2 shows, skips West End role
Ariana Grande will conclude her Eternal Sunshine Tour with 10 concerts at The O2 Arena in August and September 2026. She has withdrawn from a planned 2027 West End revival of *Sunday in the Park with George* at the Barbican Theatre, which will proceed with a replacement actor.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterBlack On The Square returns to Trafalgar Square on 5 September 2026
Black On The Square, a free one-day festival, will take place in Trafalgar Square on 5 September 2026. The event features live music, food stalls, children’s activities and wellbeing services, organised by the Mayor of London’s office.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsBrick Lane Curry Festival returns on 20 September 2026
The Brick Lane Curry Festival will take place on 20 September 2026, offering free entry, street food stalls from local restaurants, live entertainment and family activities. The event runs from 12pm to 7pm in the Brick Lane neighbourhood.
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Culture & Arts · LondonTaika Waititi on Sam Neill: death is not ‘the end of things’
Taika Waititi has said he does not view the death of Sam Neill as final, describing the Jurassic Park actor as calm and unphased during their collaborations. Waititi spoke at a London screening commemorating their 2016 film Hunt For The Wilderpeople.
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