7 h. ago London’s pubs are at risk, but one of the city’s oldest wine bars is fighting back

London’s pubs are at risk, but one of the city’s oldest wine bars is fighting back  The Telegraph

Events

12 h. ago Isaac Newton’s beer mug to go on show in Royal Society exhibition in London

Though scientist was not thought to be a great drinker, he may have used beer as an ingredient in the homemade ink in which he wrote his greatest workIssac Newton has long been a familiar figure in museums around the world. Now, one of the famed scientist’s most prized possessions is due to go on display for the first time in 160 years: his beer mug.The wooden mug will be on public display at the Royal Society, in central London, from 4 March, alongside items including Newton’s greatest work, the Principia, and the scientist’s death mask, which was prepared shortly after his death to serve as a likeness for sculptures. Continue reading...

Politics

28 h. ago Sadiq Khan says he wants to take control of Oxford Street because council has 'failed' the area

Mayor wants to part-pedestrianise the ‘tired’ street and doesn’t want Labour-run authority to be ‘obstacle to progress’

Events

31 h. ago This London Bridge pub with spectacular views of the River Thames has reopened after a major refurb

This London Bridge pub with spectacular views of the River Thames has reopened after a major refurb  Time Out London

Politics

35 h. ago Sadiq Khan launches £150million plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street despite fears traffic ban will turn shopping district into 'no

The Mayor of London has today launched a public consultation on his plans which would see a 0.7-mile stretch of Oxford Street pedestrianised.

Economics

35 h. ago Londoners asked whether they support Sadiq Khan's plan to seize control of Oxford Street

Principle of pedestrianising the street to be considered - but no details yet of how buses would be re-routed

Politics

51 h. ago Noel Fielding makes rare public appearance at a Kasabian gig

Noel Fielding made a rare public appearance at a Kasabian gig in London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Tuesday night.

Politics

53 h. ago This London pub bucks tradition and offers New Orleans fare, including gumbo and jambalaya

This London pub bucks tradition and offers New Orleans fare, including gumbo and jambalaya  NOLA.com

Politics

3 d. ago Men who drank Guinness in pub minutes after stabbing man to death found guilty of murder

David Walcott and Rammon Mali ordered pints after brutally killing Rijkaard Siafa in Croydon

Events

3 d. ago London: St James's Palace to open to the public for first time

London: St James's Palace to open to the public for first time  BBC.com

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It makes you feel like the hero of your own quest’: the dark, delightful magic of the dungeon synth scene

Amid dinosaurs, swords and leather armour, we visit the UK’s first festival for dungeon synth – a fast-growing black metal spinoff dedicated to fantasy and escapeA flurry of inflatable caveman clubs have erupted into the air, a crowd of ecstatic metallers swinging them merrily as they watch a hooded dinosaur peering over a synthesiser. The masked musician, Diplodocus, has transformed this crowded pub in soggy south London into a mystical underworld, one entrancing chord at a time.This is Albion Dungeon fest, a sellout, weekend-long event, and the first of its kind in the UK. Emerging in the 90s as an offshoot of black metal, dungeon synth replaced guitars with keyboards to make it less moshing, more magic. Its mystical sound has aesthetics to match, channelling the atmosphere of JRR Tolkien books, the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and a darkly quaint reimagining of the medieval era. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Health Secretary insists he did not ask NHS boss to leave her job

Amanda Pritchard announced on Tuesday that she will leave her role as NHS chief executive at the end of March.

Society

4 d. ago London to have 'most expensive public transport' as prices increase this weekend

Transport for London's (TfL) new prices are set to take effect on Sunday, March 2nd 2025, in a new bid to use the collected funds to improve "key transport projects in the future" - but commuters are not happy at all.

Politics

6 d. ago Audiologist swears against regular use of these headphones citing 'concerning' health risk

There is a new health concern cropping up across the UK, particularly affecting young adults, and experts believe one common piece of tech is the cause. We asked an audio expert to explain.

Events

8 d. ago Six Nations 2025: Best pubs and bars to watch the rugby in London

This year’s tournament is shaping up to be spectacular. Here’s where to cheer on your team

Politics

8 d. ago Wine bandit 'Thirsty Kirsty' accidentally dobs herself in with daft Facebook comment

When a convenience store in Cornwall appealed for information about a wine thief, they got more than they bargained for when she popped up in the comments threatening to take them to court

Culture

8 d. ago London Philharmonia violinist has 'priceless' instrument stolen from Canonbury pub by thief

David López Ibáñez, who plays in London’s prestigious Philharmonia Orchestra, said they were ‘devastated’ by theft of 300-year-old violin

Politics

9 d. ago London Philharmonia violinist has 'priceless' instrument stolen from Camden pub by thief

David López Ibáñez, who plays in London’s prestigious Philharmonia Orchestra, said they were ‘devastated’ by theft of 300-year-old violin

Politics

9 d. ago The most fashionable pubs in London: Where the style set really go for a pint

The most fashionable pubs in London: Where the style set really go for a pint  Evening Standard

Politics

9 d. ago The most fashionable pubs in London: Where the designers, magazine editors and top models really go

It’s London Fashion Week! But this season, you’ll find the style set are all headed to the pub — here is where you can find them

Culture