5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (881+ words) Several well-known pubs across Lewisham have closed their doors in recent years, leaving behind empty buildings, redevelopment plans and campaigns to bring them back to life. From the former music venue where Kate Bush once performed to historic High Street…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago   (539+ words) Angela Rayner said she was pleased AI companies are “talking about the threats as well as the opportunities” after Elon Musk and Sam Altman backed a call for the industry to slow down development. It comes after Anthropic boss Dario…...

7+ hour, 50+ min ago   (353+ words) These chicken shops across Bexley have been handed some of the lowest food hygiene ratings following inspections. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is designed to give customers an indication of the hygiene standards found at a food business when it…...

9+ hour, 50+ min ago   (333+ words) A 24-hour London café is launching a £12.80 Full English breakfast exclusively for people travelling by plane or train. The Polo Bar, near Liverpool Street station and the Stansted Express, is introducing the "Duty-Free Breakfast" for travellers coming into or leaving…...

9+ hour, 50+ min ago   (598+ words) From cosy microbars to classic high street pubs, Bromley has its fair share of top-rated watering holes. According to Tripadvisor reviews, The Beech Tree in Wellington Road Orpington scores a perfect 5.0 rating, with one saying "Staff are friendly and helpful....

12+ hour, 33+ min ago   (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (414+ words) A family-run Italian deli has confirmed its closure due to retirement after 35 years serving the people of Hampstead. Giacobazzi's in Fleet Road served sandwiches, authentic Italian products and homemade takeaway dishes including pasta, lasagne and aubergine parmigiana. But owners Raff,…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (497+ words) US President Donald Trump has pledged to send every American adult 5,000 dollars (£3,691) if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, in an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The promise would…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (368+ words) A pub has paid tribute to a "cheeky chap" and "lovable character" who was found dead in south London. Thomas John Carey, 39, was discovered with severe head injuries on Poynders Road in Clapham on September 4 and was pronounced dead at…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (595+ words) with three more already planned for the capital. Jersey Mike’s, a US sub chain with more than 3,300 locations across the United States and Canada, will launch its first UK branch on Argyll Street in London’s West End in late autumn…...