Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Steve Allen looks at the village fighting speeding drivers with knitted police officers and wonders whether a woolly police force could be the answer.

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair as timed booking slots and pressure to free up tables hurries customers through their meals.

Original features such as fireplaces, exposed beams, and cornicing are still considered the most stylish interior details, according to research.  

TV quizzer Jenny Ryan left punters stunned after making a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at a popular Yorkshire pub.

The UK's first Flower Pharmacy opened in London on October 22, prescribing bouquets to boost mood, calm, and energise as clocks go back and darker evenings arrive.

TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark was coached by ex-Gogglebox star and ‘Master of Mischief’ George Baggs to master the perfect real-life jump scare.

Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.

Mystery keys, instruction booklets and failing relationships are among the things Brits hold onto for too long.

Disney hit gets an energetic stage revival at Troubadour Wembley Park, with the familiar songs and big dance numbers.

Mayors of Harrow and Brent tour Northwick Parkside, a Vistry and SNG scheme delivering 654 new homes, affordable housing and community facilities.

On DownDetector, more than 1,000 users have said they are facing problems with the gaming platform.

FIAT has launched a colour-matching service that reveals which car shade best complements your features. 

One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door so they could choose their neighbours if they won the lottery. 

A groom-to-be lost £1,500 after Booking.com's AI assistant Dot told him to pay by bank transfer for a fake Amalfi Coast villa that did not exist.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will return for series two with unseen footage, rare clips and Raquel’s unaired audition scene from The Class of ’62.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

Donna Rose invites families to discover the not-so-scary side of exotic animals at GTKA’s Halloween Spooktacular in Epping.

I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.

Pinner View in Harrow faces road closures, parking restrictions and diversions from October 12 as Cadent Gas carries out planned upgrades until November 27.

Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.

The UK's small business owners have revealed what's keeping them up at night – including winter bills, unexpected costs and worrying they've left something on at work. 

Discover Richmond-born Reginald Parrish’s Gallipoli story and son Ted’s RAF Burma Campaign in Two Lives, Two World Wars, out October 26, 2026.

Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.

Eight in 10 UK adults back a camera glasses ban in public, new research finds, as 92% cite privacy risks and 88% call for new laws, Even Realities says.

ADHD and autism are soaring among people over 50, new data has suggested.

The trending holiday destinations for 2027 include South Lake Tahoe in California, Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay, according to Expedia Group.

A third of second-hand marketplace sellers admit they now buy clothes, shoes and accessories with the intention of selling them on after just a few wears.

Flight Club is bringing festive cocktails, bottomless pizza, Christmas brunches and a winter rooftop experience to its London venues this Christmas.

Council launches a two-week crackdown on antisocial fireworks from October 26 to November 10, using CCTV, patrols and retailer checks to protect communities.

Harrow road closures on November 8 for Remembrance Sunday parades, with Pinner and Edgware High Street shut and traffic diversions in place.

Sally Rooney’s publisher Faber stops UK book sales after her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.

A Great British Bake Off winner has shared a recipe for making “free” laundry detergent using conkers.

A new murder mystery from the makers of Blue Lights is coming to ITV.

Steve Allen explores AI etiquette, robot uprisings and the awkward possibility of being dumped by your own chatbot.

Fight Back Promotions launches at Ladbroke Hall, putting women’s boxing centre stage and donating 25per cent of profits to abuse survivor support.

McDonald’s fans requested that Chicken McWings be added to the UK menu.

The new feature, available through the NHS app, sends notifications to smartphones and smartwatches when medication is ready for collection.

Britain in the 1930s a new book reveals more than 600 photos of UK life including London curated by historian Steven Brindle.

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

Comedian and broadcaster Steve Allen takes aim at Aunt Bessie's controversial makeover and asks why food brands seem determined to give their mascots a glamorous new look.

Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England, is remembered with a blue plaque on her former north London home.

Harrow is preparing for one of its biggest community events of the year as the Harrow Fireworks Display returns to Byron Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Bringing together the traditions of Diwali and Guy Fawkes Night, the event will feature an af...