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London food
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1 day ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

The future of this beloved south London lido has been saved

Brockwell Lido was crowned London's best swimming spot by Time Out last year and was even named the best in the entire country just a month later.
London
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park

"Golden Gate Fields offers a truly generational opportunity to reimagine a world-class bayside park for the Bay Area. With the East Bay Regional Park District and a wide range of public and community partners, we have the chance to expand shoreline access, restore vital ecosystems, and create a place where hundreds of thousands of residents can connect with the outdoors."
East Bay real estate
fromGreenpointers
5 days ago

Williamsburg Soccer Club Opening Permanent Facility in Former Home of The Play Lab - Greenpointers

Opening this permanent location means more opportunity for kids to play soccer indoors in North Brooklyn. We're so excited to expand our offerings and be able to bring different programming to our community.
Brooklyn
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Hibs to unveil plans for training centre 'dome' upgrade

SNS Hibernian Football Club plans to upgrade its training centre with a new dome-covered pitch and facilities in East Lothian.
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London's Alleys: Overton Yard, Croydon, CR0

The Page & Overton's Brewery started in a small red brick building on Overton's Yard and slowly expanded into buildings on the other side of the yard, dominating the area for decades.
Beer
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Elephant and Castle skyline plan would beam lights into the night sky

The plans call for beams of light right up into the night sky, which means they're directly affecting the night sky and, by design, the skyline view for anyone looking in that direction.
London politics
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Tickets Alert: Open day at Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace will host summer open days, allowing public access to its historic site and supporting charity efforts.
London food
fromElite Traveler
5 days ago

How to Explore London's Picturesque Village Hubs, According to Locals

London's hidden gems offer charming experiences in areas like Marylebone Village and Hampstead, featuring unique shops and local dining options.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Dirt pitches, dodging dogs and choosing Chelsea - the making of Estevao

Estevao's journey from a young footballer in Brazil to a standout player at Chelsea illustrates his talent, dedication, and the challenges he overcame.
#kennington-park
London politics
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

This legendary south London skatepark is getting a half-million-pound makeover

Lambeth Council has committed £566,000 to restore the Kennington Park Skatebowl, a historic skateboarding site.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Kennington skatepark secures over 500,000 for restoration

Lambeth Council has allocated over £500,000 to restore Kennington Park's historic skate park, addressing safety and structural issues.
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Exhibition charts how the City of London ended up owning Epping Forest

Epping Forest was preserved by the City of London after a series of legal actions and purchases in the 19th century.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Roof garden overlooking the Bank of England to open to the public

The roof garden at One Poultry will open to the public as part of a refurbishment, providing free access and stunning views over Bank Junction.
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

This beloved east London museum will reopen after years of closure

The museum, which displays Walthamstow's colourful cultural history - not to mention Britain's first ever petrol-fuelled car - closed for renovation in December 2023.
London
London food
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Visitors are told to 'avoid' 5 London boroughs - here's why they're worth visiting

Tourists should reconsider visiting Croydon, Harlesden, Edmonton, Anerley, and Surbiton as they have unique attractions worth exploring.
#wimbledon-expansion
London politics
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Historic Highams Park signal box to reopen for community use

The disused signal box next to Highams Park station will reopen as a community hub after a 50-year lease was signed.
Renovation
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Prospect Park's secluded Vale of Cashmere getting long-awaited upgrade

Prospect Park's Vale of Cashmere undergoes a $37.5 million restoration project including a new play area, pavilion with composting bathrooms, and completion expected by fall 2027.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Outdoor gym opens in honour of Darth Vader actor

David Prowse was a true local legend, not just for what he achieved on screen, but for the way he inspired people to stay active and give back to their community.
London
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Free plants from Hyde Park for local charities

Charities and community groups in Central London can apply for free flowers from the Royal Parks to decorate their buildings.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The church with anti-aircraft guns: Kilburn's unusual naval relics removed

The Grade II listed building is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register and is currently recorded as being in poor condition. The national Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC), which held the lease, has confirmed that it can no longer meet the building's repair obligations and will surrender the lease so that restoration can be carried out by new occupants.
London music
London politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's Pocket Parks: King George V Playing Field, Hanwell, W7

King George V Playing Field in Hanwell evolved from Poor's Piece, reflecting its changing role from a charity allotment to a vibrant community park.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Wealdstone extend Grosvenor Vale lease

Wealdstone FC secured a 10-year lease at Grosvenor Vale through 2036, with incentives to relocate by 2031 while developing long-term stadium plans within Hillingdon.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Seven tonnes of sand to recreate the Crystal Palace in South Kensington

A sand sculpture of the Crystal Palace will be featured at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington this June.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Analysis finds urban areas in England where no one lives within 15-minute walk of nature

While the data shows 80% of people live within walking distance of green or blue spaces such as a river, park or woodland, it also reveals a disparity between rural and poorer urban areas. In some areas of local authorities, fewer than 20% of residents live close to these spaces, according to data released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Wednesday.
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parliament should leave the London bubble and the Palace of Westminster be repurposed | Letters

Parliament should permanently relocate from London to a geographically central location like Derby, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and generating revenue through heritage tourism of renovated historic buildings.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
4 weeks ago

Ten NYC parks across all five boroughs are getting upgrades

New York City will invest $50 million to upgrade 10 neighborhood parks across all five boroughs that have lacked meaningful improvements for at least 20 years, benefiting over 116,500 residents in historically underserved communities.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Tickets Alert: Stargazing from the top of Severndroog Castle

On Wednesday 22 April, the Flamsteed Astronomers will bring their smart scopes and telescopes up Shooters Hill and set up on the Castle's rooftop viewing platform.
London
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Two leisure centres in north London are getting a game-changing revamp

Haringey Council is investing £900k to upgrade Tottenham Green and Park Road leisure centres, improving facilities and accessibility.
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

The house hidden in the garden of a Catford terrace

Architects Will and Sogand Howard built a modern home in a neighbor's garden in London, demonstrating how small urban plots can address housing shortages through creative land use and direct outreach to homeowners.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

A huge new nature reserve has been declared in west London

Warren Farm in Southall became London's newest Local Nature Reserve, hosting nearly a quarter of London's skylark breeding population and diverse wildlife including butterflies, owls, and kestrels.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Villiers Street set for major rethink in Charing Cross overhaul

Plans to revamp Charing Cross station include upgrading Villiers Street and refurbishing the office building above it.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby

English rugby's Premier League will separate from the pyramid, scrapping immediate promotion and relegation while expanding from 10 to 12 teams by 2030 based on revised financial, commercial, and performance criteria.
#kensington-gardens
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is set to reopen this summer

A life-size wooden galleon is the new centerpiece of Kensington's Princess Diana Memorial Playground, set to reopen this summer after renovations.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is set to reopen this summer

A life-size wooden galleon is the new centerpiece of Kensington's Princess Diana Memorial Playground, set to reopen this summer after renovations.
Renovation
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Kew's Victorian Palm House set for 60m overhaul after lottery funding boost

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew secured £240,000 development funding and potential £10 million delivery grant to refurbish the Victorian Palm House, aiming to create a sustainable renovation benchmark while reducing its high energy consumption.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Bird's-eye view of London seen in 280-year-old map

An 18th-century map of London by John Rocque is being republished, showcasing detailed views of the city and its surroundings.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Green lung' west London nature reserve confirmed

This declaration establishes a much-needed green lung for this part of the borough. Our charity launched this campaign back in January 2021. At that time, we were emerging from Covid lockdown, and people were discovering the wonders of nature and wildlife on their doorstep in the Brent River Park.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Ancient oak tree was healthy when it was cut down by Toby Carvery restaurant, report finds

Confirmation that the Whitewebbs Oak was alive at the time of its felling felt inevitable. I visited the tree in the aftermath and there was absolutely no doubt in my mind the tree was very much alive. There were still green shoots and healthy buds and, in fact, just before the felling, tree VETcert-qualified consultants found the tree was in good health with a full crown.
Environment
#urban-regeneration
London politics
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's Alleys: Church Yard Walk, Paddington, W2

A pedestrian passage at St Mary on Paddington Green represents an early example of pedestrianisation, created when a former road was blocked to unite the church and graveyard into one site.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

South London's iconic national sports centre is getting a vast revamp

The revamped venue will feature a basketball court, football pitches, and shiny (and crack-free) pools, as part of a £130 million redevelopment overseen by Morgan Sindall Construction.
London
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Allotment saved from Duke's development plans

Park Road allotments in Isleworth are preserved after a decade-long dispute, with Northumberland Estates leasing the land to Hounslow Council for at least 24 years.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Appeal sought against Hampstead ponds trans access

A charity will appeal a court dismissal of its challenge to Hampstead Heath pond rules allowing trans people to use facilities matching their gender identity.
Renovation
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Neighbours at war over plans to build over last surviving' Georgian entrance at 1.6m Greenwich home

A proposed two-floor extension to a Georgian listed house in Greenwich would destroy the last remaining example of architect Michael Searles' distinctive recessed entrance bay design, sparking heritage concerns and neighbour disputes.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This south London football stadium is getting a major makeover

South London footie fans, pay attention: Southwark Council has officially approved plans to refurbish Dulwich's historic Champion Hill football stadium. The council has given the green light to plans that will see Dulwich Hamlet FC's old stadium transformed into a new 4,000-seat ground with a brand-new pitch and modern facilities. The footie club has been based in the borough for 123 years, and the new stadium is expected to secure the future of the team for years to come.
UK news
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's Pocket Parks: Bixley Field, Southall, UB2

Bixley Field in Southall supplied bricks for Buckingham Palace's reconstruction in the 1820s, with the site's clay excavated and transported via the Grand Union Canal to London.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 month ago

Don't Tell Dad, Queens Park

Step inside Don't Tell Dad and you're immediately greeted by a warm, low-lit vintage atmosphere. When we arrived, a funky soundtrack was drifting over dark wood floors, while super-comfy olive-green velvet banquettes, booths, and bar stools offered a front-row view of the kitchen in action. Wood panels with coloured glass windows, marble-topped tables set with linen napkins, and vintage cutlery and candle holders hint at 1930s Art Deco elegance, while oval mirrors and playful statement lighting reinforce the space's French bistro vibes.
Food & drink
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Sadiq Khan takes swing at London golf courses in affordable homes plan

London's deputy mayor targets golf courses as potential housing development sites to address the capital's affordable housing crisis and meet ambitious building targets.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Selhurst Park redevelopment one step closer

PA A major hurdle has been cleared in Crystal Palace's long-planned redevelopment of Selhurst Park with the completion of the purchase of six houses next to the stadium. The properties on Wooderson Close, a road south of the ground, will be prepared for demolition after the residents were rehoused. Croydon Council mayor Jason Perry welcomed the housing sales, saying the money raised would fund new replacement council homes.
Soccer (FIFA)
Non-profit organizations
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new park with wild swimming ponds could soon open in east London

Charity proposes transforming a 14-acre former Thames Water depot in Hackney into a community-owned biodiverse park prioritising safety, wellbeing and belonging.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Green spaces should be the norm for all new housing developments in England, guidelines say

New government guidelines recommend mixed-use, heritage-preserving, nature-inclusive neighbourhood developments with shops, schools, green spaces and flood protection as standard for new housing developments.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

One of London's most spectacular houses is opening to the public next month

The Cosmic House, a rare Grade I-listed postmodernist building in Kensington designed by Charles Jencks and Sir Terry Farrell, opens to the public on April 22 with an Isaac Julien film installation.
Public health
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This iconic London open-water swimming spot could soon be open all year round

Hampstead Heath's mixed pond will be reviewed for year-round opening, potentially allowing winter swimming, with related facility and landscape improvements planned around 2026/27.
#diana-memorial-playground
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sports centre revamp reaches 'key milestone'

I am delighted that the once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has reached another key milestone with the submission of the planning application for its transformation. The 15hectare site, opened in 1964, is set for a revamp of its athletics stadium, indoor arena, and swimming and diving facilities.
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Wellington Arch at 200: The monument that lost a statue and gained a tunnel

Originally called the Grand Triumphal Arch, it was built in part to commemorate Britain's victories in the Napoleonic Wars and as part of King George IV's remodelling of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Announced in 1825, it would take a year of wrangling to settle on a design for the arch. The chosen architect, Decimus Burton, initially planned a triumphal arch modelled on the Arch of Titus in Rome,
History
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Regent's Park Outer Circle to have new pedestrian crossings to curb cyclist 'velodrome'

Signalised pedestrian crossings will be installed on Regent's Park Outer Circle to improve pedestrian safety and reduce collisions with fast cyclists.
#pocket-park
#pedestrianisation
History
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The year Hyde Park was sold to propety developers for housing

Hyde Park was sold after Charles I's execution and nearly developed into housing, which would have removed the Serpentine and altered Kensington Palace's surroundings.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

THEN AND NOW: What 10 former Olympic stadiums look like today

Many Olympic host stadiums receive post-Games reuse as sports or event venues, while others become abandoned, demolished, or repurposed depending on local needs.
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

London is officially the second best city in the world to raise a family

London ranks second globally for raising families, offering 758 child-friendly activities, abundant green spaces, and generous parental leave policies.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cricket pavilion planned at private members' club

The Hurlingham Club has applied to replace its outdated pavilion with a larger, accessible wooden cricket pavilion featuring traditional design and modern facilities.
#blue-plaques
#hampstead-heath
Environment
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the plan to use the River Thames to heat iconic London landmarks

A £72.7 million water-source heat pump network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating to central London landmarks and buildings.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The rise of indoor golf in London's financial district - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The growth of indoor, technology-led venues in central London is reshaping how busy professionals engage with the game, making it more accessible, measurable and aligned with the performance-driven culture of the City. Across areas such as Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Bank, indoor golf spaces are emerging that allow professionals to practise, train and improve without needing to leave central London.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Landmark' gasholder may host wild swimming pond

a unique health offer, with nothing similar in London, the UK or Europe
London politics
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Wimbledon tennis expansion plans face court challenge over 150-year-old law

Land planned for Wimbledon expansion may be legally restricted by an 1875 Public Health Act statutory trust requiring use as public walks or pleasure grounds.
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