JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.

A Swanley restaurant is celebrating another milestone achievement after being named Restaurant of the Year at a major hospitality awards ceremony.

Sebastien Bassong, the former Tottenham Hotspur defender, has been convicted of fare evasion after dodging a £7 Tube fare.

Orbital Data Centres plans a £1.5bn data centre near M25 Junction 24, creating jobs and green space across Enfield and Hertsmere. Consultation open now.

Four European passenger planes, including flights from London Heathrow and Manchester, face bomb threat inspections.

Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.

Bobby Brazier, the eldest son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, joins Mariah Carey in the new Christmas advert for Gucci.

John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.

Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.

Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

Tottenham founder Alma White marks six years of AW Wellness Studios, a women-only, trauma-informed gym supporting more than 450 women.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

Morrisons has a Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Fans of the police crime drama Line of Duty will be excited to hear that the show is set to be returning sooner than expected.

This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.

New Enfield planning applications cover Enfield Town, The Lakes Estate, Winchmore Hill Green, Glover Drive and Silver Street. Comment by November 11.

Hugh Myddelton Care House in Southgate wins gold for Best Communal Gardens at Enfield in Bloom 2026, honouring volunteer Pat Shackleton.

EastEnders Christmas trailer sparks fears for Denise Fox as her leukaemia battle worsens, while Max Branning faces danger and a possible death in Walford.

A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.

Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45% long for warm temperatures as soon as they disappear, particularly following an unprecedented summer of sunshine.

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.

Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.

Johnny Ball criticises the BBC’s Play School reboot, saying it risks damaging the children’s TV classic, while the broadcaster backs its return for CBeebies.

Harry Farr, who played Ollie Carter on the BBC soap EastEnders, is the latest cast member to depart the show.

John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family and Duo plans, requiring members to share the account manager’s address or face removal and a 12-month ban.

Blue Planet III marks 25 years since the original series aired, and will once again be narrated by David Attenborough

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to save DIY SOS after the BBC said the show will be rested in 2027 amid ongoing cost cuts.

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

Eight people have been arrested after a crackdown on suspected illegal gambling at businesses based in Green Lanes.

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.

Hornsey Library’s adults’ library will close on November 27 for RAAC roof repairs, while children’s services and other facilities remain open until spring 2027.

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.

Gladbeck Mayor Bettina Weist visits Enfield to mark 50 years of town twinning, sharing ideas on regeneration, heritage, culture and sustainable growth.

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.

RSPCA appeals for information after Arnold, a young cockerel, was found abandoned in Enfield woodland on October 6. He is now safe and awaiting rehoming.

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