Author: Blake Foster

Muddy Stilettos recently published its list of the UK’s 260 Best Places to Live for 2026 and the south east London borough of Greenwich made the cut. Located abreast the River Thames, Greenwich made the list alongside the other south east London area of Herne Hill. Greenwich earned its spot on account of its “buzzing markets”, “skyline views”, and “incredible park” – Greenwich Park. Greenwich earned its spot on account of its “buzzing markets”, “skyline views”, and “incredible park”. (Image: The Royal Parks) Describing Greenwich as a “magical borough” that “packs London’s best bits”, Greenwich has a lot to offer for locals and visitors alike, from its historic attractions found in its…

Taking place tomorrow (November 23) in Orpington’s High Street, Orpington will be getting ready to welcome the festive season with a day packed with festive attractions as the town is illuminated for Christmas. The day will be packed with festive attractions as the town is illuminated for Christmas. (Image: Michael Cockerham Photography) Organised by Orpington 1st, the all-day event will feature live music, family attractions, festive stalls and a fireworks finale. A stretch of the town centre between the War Memorial and Homefield Rise will be fully pedestrianised from 11am to 8.30pm, with traffic diverted along Gravel Pit Way from…

Southampton’s Christmas attractions launched last week and my wife and I took our two children – aged four and one – along on Sunday (November 16). But we kept the trip to meet Santa a secret! Part of the festive offering is a Ferris wheel looming high above the historic Bargate. Our day began with a small hiccup though – staff at the Moose bar along the high street couldn’t locate our tickets. But they were very friendly and even gave our boy his first ever hot chocolate while we waited on a chilly morning. The Ferris wheel (Image: Newsquest)…

The Metropolitan Police released an appeal yesterday (November 21) around 11.30am to find Denzel, a 17-year-old boy who is missing from Dagenham. A Met Police spokesperson confirmed this morning (November 22) that Denzel is still missing. He was last seen in Dagenham wearing a grey and black tracksuit, a black jacket and black trainers. Police said he has links to Stratford and Essex. Anyone with information on Denzel is urged to call police with the reference 01/8168339/25. A post made by Barking and Dagenham MPS on X yesterday reads: “APPEAL | Can you help us locate Denzel who is missing…

Opening in Shoreditch on December 6, The Seven Wonders of The World will bring these lost structures of the ancient world back to life. The human-made marvels have achieved mythical status, and only one, the great pyramid of Giza, still stands today. Visitors will get a chance to learn the history and mysteries of monuments such as the hanging gardens of Babylon; the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. By the same people who brought us Van Gogh immersive – which was seen by more than one million people – these great landmarks are recreated using 360° projections,…

Researchers took into account the number of independent shops, the look of the street, and its vibrancy when drawing up their list. The findings by American Express and Global Data come in support of Small Business Saturday, which takes place this year on December 6. The campaign aims to encourage shoppers to back their local small businesses through purchasing power. Located between the Regent’s Canal and thriving London Fields, Broadway Market came sixth on the list. It’s is at its busiest on a Saturday when from 9 am to 5 pm, around 125 stalls sell food, crafts, and vintage clothing.…

The property, located in Crossways, is described by Lux Homes as “well cared for” with potential for modernisation. The ground floor starts with an entrance hall leading to three reception rooms. Lounge and dining space with blue carpet and dual aspect windows (Image: Lux Homes) These include a lounge, a formal dining area, and a family room with a view of the garden. The rooms are filled with natural light, creating a “warm and inviting atmosphere”. The kitchen is functional but could be transformed into an open-plan kitchen and dining area, according to the estate agents. Family room with wood…

Zak Nsubuga, 29, was arrested at his home in Vian Avenue in September after he was identified as a drug dealer running a line from Enfield into Brentwood by Essex Police. He had registered a phone line under the name ‘Al Capone’. When officers entered through his front door, he tried to dispose of a blue bag and escape through his bedroom window but he was stopped and arrested. During a search of his home, police found seven mobile phones, a bundle containing individual deal wraps, a significant amount of cash and drug preparation paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia found (Image: Essex…

The neat hedges, quaint street signs, and harmonious arts and craft houses have the nostalgic look of a pre-war newsreel or luxury biscuit tin. In fact Hampstead Garden Suburb was meticulously planned out between 1907 and 1938 as an ideal neighbourhood, with churches, sports facilities, an education institution – but no pubs. Its founder, the bossy but inspirational Dame Henrietta Barnett was a Christian social reformer, married to a vicar, who banned the sale of alcohol within her new suburb’s boundaries. She did however set up the trust that bought 243 acres of land to create a model settlement where…

Popular annual roundup Spotify Wrapped sums up your year in music, sharing your top artists, songs, genres, the artist you should keep an eye on and even your moods. Spotify Wrapped first began as a viral marketing campaign in 2016 and has since become a huge event for music fans and social media users, with thousands sharing their ‘Wrapped’ every year. Though many music fans can’t wait much longer to see how their music listening panned out, we have some information on when you can expect to see your Spotify Wrapped. Quote this with a song that matches your current mood 🎧 —…