Bromley's £39m leisure centre overhaul revealed
Exclusive first look inside Orpington's £17m refurbished Walnuts Leisure Centre as Bromley Council approves £22m West Wickham rebuild. Discover the new facilities coming to South London.
Exclusive first look inside Orpington's £17m refurbished Walnuts Leisure Centre as Bromley Council approves £22m West Wickham rebuild. Discover the new facilities coming to South London.
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the revolutionary adult mathematics educator who transformed learning through cultural context and social justice. Discover her remarkable legacy.
Oscar winner Frances McDormand unveils 'Cradled', an experiential art installation exploring Shaker end-of-life care through adult-sized cradles. Discover this unique exhibition now.
McDonald's launches its Grinch-themed festive menu on November 26 featuring adult happy meals with collectible socks, limited for six weeks. Discover the new Christmas treats!
New research shows children prefer virtual currency and cosmetics over traditional games this Christmas. Discover the shifting trends in gaming gifts and what it means for parents.
As PS5 prices drop for Black Friday 2025, a UK gamer shares their conflicted experience with Sony's console - amazing hardware but disappointing innovation. Read the full verdict.
Discover which festive markets Londoners recommend for 2025, from riverside gems to hidden local favourites. Plan your perfect Christmas market tour today!
Revised plans to demolish derelict Leegate Shopping Centre in Lewisham approved, delivering 620 homes including 17-storey tower and nearly half affordable housing. Read the full details.
Discover the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, a serene architectural masterpiece by Farshid Moussavi for the city's 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community. Explore its unique design and cultural significance.
Alice Guo, Chinese national who became Philippines mayor while running massive human trafficking operation, sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the shocking details.
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.
Discover Broadgate Central, the City of London's first new retail and leisure destination in 15 years, featuring 28 brands. Explore the new hub now!
A Southwark mother received £700 compensation after the council delayed arranging care for her autistic daughter and failed to complete her carer's assessment. Read the full investigation findings.
Dunelm, the UK's largest homewares retailer, has opened a new two-floor store in Wandsworth's Southside Shopping Centre, creating approximately 24 local jobs and sparking online debate about its former name.
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
UK cruise specialist Iglu is nearing a £100m acquisition by Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group, signalling strong post-pandemic recovery and global cruise growth. Read the full story.
Quentin Blake's beloved Mrs Armitage on Wheels is being adapted into a musical for the Southbank Centre's Imagine festival in February 2026. Get your tickets from 20 November.
Matthew Gruter was taken into custody in a pre-dawn raid after his visa was cancelled for attending a neo-Nazi rally. The Home Affairs Minister defends the decision. Read the full story.
New research shows 56% of global gamers prefer single-player games, challenging the live service dominance. Discover the demographic trends shaping gaming preferences across the UK and worldwide.
The Southbank Centre has launched a new youth scheme offering under-30s half-price exhibition tickets, discounted shows, and perks at bars and shops. Sign up now to save.
Discover Southampton's 'Casa Amor' - a soundproof Airbnb with sex swing, restraints and private hot tub. Perfect for couples seeking adventurous retreats in the UK.
Discover the top-rated jigsaw puzzles for 2025, from family-friendly options to challenging adult puzzles. Perfect for screen-free relaxation and ideal gifts.
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Two senior figures at Kent's Manston immigration facility suspended amid misconduct investigation. Learn about the centre's troubled history and ongoing independent inquiry.
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
Seven immigrants detained at California's largest ICE facility sue US government over life-threatening medical neglect and inhumane conditions. Read the shocking details.
Woolwich Waves, a new £115 million water park, is set to open in December, replacing the demolished 1980s Waterfront Leisure Centre. Discover the new facilities and regeneration plans.
Greenwich Council confirms the 30-year-old Waterfront Leisure Centre will be demolished to make way for new housing once the state-of-the-art Woolwich Waves opens next month.