A dazzling new exhibition at the British Museum explores the complex, cordial history between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Hawaii, featuring astonishing royal gifts and artefacts. Book your tickets now.
From March 2026, all English councils must collect four waste streams separately. Learn how the new 'Simpler Recycling' rules will affect your household and why some councils are concerned.
Merton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out in Wimbledon, Morden and Mitcham.
Your complete guide to revised rubbish and recycling collection dates across all London boroughs this Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out.
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling collection dates over the festive period, with normal service resuming on January 5. Find your new collection day here.
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over the festive period, with disruptions until January 12. Find your new collection day and details on free Christmas tree recycling.
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling schedules over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection dates and how to recycle real trees for free.
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for free Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection schedules from Christmas Day until January 19. Find your new dates and details for free Christmas tree disposal.
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how to dispose of your real Christmas tree for free from January 5th.
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, with delays until January 19. Plus, details on free Christmas tree recycling services for residents.
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to recycle your real tree for free. Essential info for residents.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details of a free Christmas tree recycling service for residents.
Bexley Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Learn how to recycle your tree, wrapping paper, and book a free clothes collection.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
Discover the practical reason Royal Mail postal workers wear shorts all year, even in freezing weather. It's not about toughness, but temperature regulation during their demanding rounds.
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to book a free Christmas tree recycling collection. Check your new dates now.
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out your new collection day and how to book a free Christmas tree recycling pick-up.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to dispose of your real tree for free from January 2.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Camden Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and learn how to recycle your Christmas tree correctly to avoid fines.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and details of the free Christmas tree recycling service.
Residents in the Square Mile face revised waste collection dates over the festive bank holidays. See the full schedule and tree recycling details here.
Over 200 items from the late Queen's wardrobe, including her wedding dress, will go on display in a landmark 2026 exhibition at Buckingham Palace, celebrating her centenary and fashion legacy.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery disruptions in 117 UK postcodes, with no guarantee parcels will arrive before Christmas. See the full list of affected areas.
Camden Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025/26, plus details on Christmas tree recycling points and disposal rules to avoid fines.
Residents in Brent and Harrow must check revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling and tip closures.
Greenwich Council announces revised bin collection dates and holiday hours for services including leisure centres, libraries, and housing support from December 22.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
The first UK hotel from the Sircle Collection has opened at Devonshire Square, blending heritage with modern design. Discover how it supports the City's Destination City vision.