Author: london
‘Not quite Greggs’: TikTok creators put London’s ‘gentrified’ bakeries to the test
April 4, 2026The video that started it all was innocuous enough: a woman in her 20s posted on TikTok about how she spends a perfect weekend in north London. On her list were the bakeries Jolene and Gail’s, and the De Beauvoir Deli. The reaction, however, was anything but. Many locals commented that they had never heard […]
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The best day hikes in and around London to try this Easter weekend
April 4, 2026With the Easter bank holiday in full swing, there’s nothing better than getting out of the city for a few hours to enjoy the beauty of nature. The good news is, you don’t have to look far away, as some of the most beautiful hikes you can do are just a short journey from the […]
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This ‘soulless’ London area is getting a facelift — but not everyone’s happy
April 4, 2026At one point or another, most Londoners have probably found themselves wandering down Villiers Street, whether trying to speed walk through all the tourists or staggering back from a night spent at Heaven nightclub. Now, though, the area surrounding it is set for a complete overhaul, as new plans have been unveiled for one of […]
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UK food halls buck downbeat hospitality trend: ‘In this impossible climate, they shine hope’
April 4, 2026Beeps chirp through the cavernous Cambridge Street Collective on a busy weekday, as buzzers alert the lunch crowd to collect their sushi tacos, rendang curries or Palestinian chicken musakhan. The Sheffield food hall is Europe’s largest purpose-built venue of its kind, at 20,000 sq ft, and arrived in 2024 as part of a major redevelopment […]
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Five officers removed from duty after ‘leaving bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan’s home’
April 4, 2026Brooke Davies Published April 4, 2026 9:29am Updated April 4, 2026 9:55am Five police officers have been taken off duty after a bag of guns was found outside Sadiq Khan’s home. Armed officers assigned to protect the Mayor of London reportedly left multiple guns and ammunition outside of his south London residence. The bag contained […]
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Three charged after volunteer Jewish ambulances ‘torched in arson attack’ in London
April 4, 2026Three people have been charged after four ambulances run by a Jewish charity in London were torched in an ‘arson attack’ last week. The emergency service vehicles belonging to Hatzola Northwest’s fleet were firebombed in an antisemitic attack outside a Golders Green synagogue in the early hours of March 23. Two British nationals – Hamza Iqbal, 20, and […]
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What I Rent: I pay £2,600pcm for my south London one-bed — here’s what I get for my money
April 4, 2026Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series exploring what renting is like in the UK and further afield. When Dot Anande decided to move from London from Manchester, she quickly realised how competitive the rental market is in the capital. She managed to secure three viewings in one day – but by the time she’d got on the […]
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What time does the Boat Race start today? Oxford and Cambridge crews, TV channel and route map
April 4, 2026Close Overlay Football Newsletter – In The Mixer Punchy analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro’s football experts, sent straight to your inbox every week. Team ? Let us know which team you support. Select All Select All Arsenal Arsenal Aston Villa Aston Villa Bournemouth Bournemouth Brighton Brighton Burnley Burnley Chelsea Chelsea Crystal Palace Crystal […]
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Restaurant tipping rules have been quietly changing across UK — especially in London
April 3, 2026Key Points AI-generated content Service charges in UK restaurants are rising, with many now adding 15%, compared to the previous 10-12.5% norm The Allocation of Tips Act ensures all tips, including card tips, go to staff, contributing to service charge increases UK diners remain hesitant about larger tips, often sticking to the traditional 10% despite […]
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Estate agents say this ‘unfashionable’ London area will soon be the next Hackney
April 3, 2026It’s safe to say that Hackney has changed almost beyond all recognition over the past decade or two. Gentrification has firmly taken hold in the East London neighbourhood, with a previous study by Hackney Council concluding that almost half of its residents (45%) say it’s become more unequal in recent years, while house prices rose […]
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