Leisure

The Royal Exchange pub in Camden Town has lain empty for a decade and is in a poor state of repair but it is coming back to life as flats and a business space

Long empty Camden Town pub to become flats and business space in £1.8m overhaul

Orrery in Marylebone High Street was founded in 1997 by Sir Terence Conran and won and lost a Michelin star but it reopened in March after a revamp as Orrery by Pierre Minotti

Orrery in Marylebone High Street was founded in 1997 by Sir Terence Conran and won and lost a Michelin star but it reopened in March after a revamp as Orrery by Pierre Minotti

Legendary Marylebone restaurant added to Michelin Guide six months after reopening

The Fiddler's Elbow in Malden Road Kentish Town went on the market for £1.75m earlier this year and has now gone into partnership with Quiet Revolt Media Group to safeguard its future.

The Fiddler's Elbow in Malden Road Kentish Town went on the market for £1.75m earlier this year and has now gone into partnership with Quiet Revolt Media Group to safeguard its future.

Legendary music pub's 'legacy will live on' with rescue deal involving major refurb

Christmas on the Heath sees Zippos Circus pitch their big top on the Lower Fairground site to bring a magical festive adventure along with daring stunts.

Christmas on the Heath sees Zippos Circus pitch their big top on the Lower Fairground site to bring a magical festive adventure along with daring stunts.

Hampstead Heath

'Spectacular' Christmas circus and funfair coming to Hampstead Heath this winter

The third bakery from The Dusty Knuckle will open its doors soon at 81 Blackstock Road, Islington

The third bakery from The Dusty Knuckle will open its doors soon at 81 Blackstock Road, Islington

Third Dusty Knuckle bakery ready to open doors with new 'breakfast sarnies'

Crocker's Folly is a Grade II* listed pub in St John's Wood which was rescued with help from conservation group The Victorian Society

Crocker's Folly is a Grade II* listed pub in St John's Wood which was rescued with help from conservation group The Victorian Society

This former Victorian pub's turnaround from decay is highlighted in new appeal

The Vine in Kentish Town has closed temporarily while it undergoes a six figure refurbishment

The Vine in Kentish Town has closed temporarily while it undergoes a six figure refurbishment

Hampstead Heath

Pub near Hampstead Heath closes for six-figure revamp - but will reopen this month

Alexandra Palace Fireworks and Drone Festival takes place this year over two nights on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8.

Alexandra Palace Fireworks and Drone Festival takes place this year over two nights on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8.

Fireworks and Diwali displays across north London that you can still get tickets for

Highate restaurant owner Sabbir Karim was awarded the ancient honour of Freedom of the City of London

Highate restaurant owner Sabbir Karim was awarded the ancient honour of Freedom of the City of London

Highgate curry house owner 'deeply proud' to win ancient honour for Londoners

The Parakeet in Kentish Town was 29th on the list of the UK's top 100 pubs ranked by The Good Food Guide.

The Parakeet in Kentish Town was 29th on the list of the UK's top 100 pubs ranked by The Good Food Guide.

These three north London gastropubs have been named among the UK's top 100

St. Pancras International unveils its iconic 11-metre Christmas tree, celebrating the German stories behind Britain’s festive traditions

St. Pancras International unveils its iconic 11-metre Christmas tree, celebrating the German stories behind Britain’s festive traditions

St Pancras unveils 11-metre Christmas tree inspired by German tradition

Volunteers at forum+ can get involved with a range of activities including Cooking With Pride (Image: forum+)

Volunteers at forum+ can get involved with a range of activities including Cooking With Pride (Image: forum+)

Why giving your time could make a real difference to the local LGBT community

Parks like Stationers are perfect places for children to learn, develop and enjoy freedom (Image: Wikimedia)

Parks like Stationers are perfect places for children to learn, develop and enjoy freedom (Image: Wikimedia)

Why every child needs the freedom to play, explore and learn in local parks

Belsize Community Library officially marked 90 years of service to the community with a successful launch event.

Belsize Community Library officially marked 90 years of service to the community with a successful launch event.

Belsize Community Library marks 90 years with six-month anniversary programme

Camden Market has announced 'A Very Camden Christmas', transforming the iconic destination with glowing light displays, winter night markets, brass bands, festive feasting and an Enchanted Ice Grotto

Camden Market has announced 'A Very Camden Christmas', transforming the iconic destination with glowing light displays, winter night markets, brass bands, festive feasting and an Enchanted Ice Grotto

Market to become winter wonderland with Enchanted Ice Grotto and light displays

Pizza Party founder Aparna Bangur is turning her autistic son’s love of pizza into a social enterprise designed to help young autistic adults build skills, confidence and a route towards paid employment

Pizza Party founder Aparna Bangur is turning her autistic son’s love of pizza into a social enterprise designed to help young autistic adults build skills, confidence and a route towards paid employment

Mother launches pizza business to help autistic young adults into work

Il Bambini the Italian restaurant at The Hoxton in Shoreditch is taking part in London Restaurant week with exclusive menus throughout this month.

Il Bambini the Italian restaurant at The Hoxton in Shoreditch is taking part in London Restaurant week with exclusive menus throughout this month.

North London restaurants join month long festival with exclusive menus

The Salon Bal nightclub over Woodworth in Green Lanes in 1930 (Image: Historic England)

The Salon Bal nightclub over Woodworth in Green Lanes in 1930 (Image: Historic England)

History and Heritage

From ballroom dancing to Wham!: The changing face of a Green Lanes venue

The unveiling of a new plaque to Andrew Marvell was attended by Dr Matthew Augustine, Francis Wilkinson, Cllr Trisha Leman, Valerie Doulton and Michael Hammerson (Image: Highgate Society)

The unveiling of a new plaque to Andrew Marvell was attended by Dr Matthew Augustine, Francis Wilkinson, Cllr Trisha Leman, Valerie Doulton and Michael Hammerson (Image: Highgate Society)

Highgate Society

A new plaque brings poet’s words home to Highgate after centuries

Waitrose will open a convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028

Waitrose will open a convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028

Waitrose unveils plan to open new convenience store in north London

Sarah Weston in Taunton grows organic herbs including wormwood which are used in Highgate's Sacred Gin.

Sarah Weston in Taunton grows organic herbs including wormwood which are used in Highgate's Sacred Gin.

How Highgate's Sacred Gin gets its flavour from a bitter herb and a tree resin

Fond memories of the fountain at Brent Cross Shopping Centre as it turns 50

Fond memories of the fountain at Brent Cross Shopping Centre as it turns 50

Memories of Brent Cross - Saturday jobs in C&A and sandwiches by the fountain

Oren deli opens in Oriel Court Hampstead on November 1.

Oren deli opens in Oriel Court Hampstead on November 1.

Mediterranean deli and bakery opens in Hampstead from chef with a Michelin nod

Assistant manager Bruno Santon and manager José Miguel Sanz Noguera welcome customers back to The Black Lion in West Hampstead following a six figure refurb

Assistant manager Bruno Santon and manager José Miguel Sanz Noguera welcome customers back to The Black Lion in West Hampstead following a six figure refurb

Customers welcomed back to 'beloved' West Hampstead pub after six figure refurb

McGlynn's in King's Cross will keep its name under new owners who are giving it a top to toe revamp.

McGlynn's in King's Cross will keep its name under new owners who are giving it a top to toe revamp.

Legendary King's Cross pub set for a fresh look under new artist owner

The Cricklewood Broadway. Waitrose store opened at exactly 8am on October 22

The Cricklewood Broadway. Waitrose store opened at exactly 8am on October 22

Waitrose Cricklewood opens - and is brand's first new supermarket in eight years

Highgate Cemetery is on the culture trail

Highgate Cemetery is on the culture trail

'Beautiful' Hampstead Heath walking trail takes you past homes of literary greats

Moira Lascelles

Moira Lascelles

Cultural attractions

Burgh House director vows to keep Hampstead exhibitions free and open to all

The bagels at It's Bagels which opened its fourth outlet last month in Hampstead High Street are fresh and chewy with great fillings

The bagels at It's Bagels which opened its fourth outlet last month in Hampstead High Street are fresh and chewy with great fillings

'I tried Hampstead's New York style bagel shop and they were the best I've had'

Bridget Galton outside the Waitrose in Cricklewood Broadway opening on Thursday

Bridget Galton outside the Waitrose in Cricklewood Broadway opening on Thursday

'I had a sneak peek of the new Waitrose opening in Cricklewood this week'

Enjoying the pairing wines with the five course menu at Michelin starred Galvin La Chapelle.

Enjoying the pairing wines with the five course menu at Michelin starred Galvin La Chapelle.

London Liverpool Street

We enjoyed an autumnal Michelin-starred dinner that was genuinely good value

Shepherds Hill allotments plot holder Gary Sycamore selling produce at Ally Pally farmers' market to raise funds for local charities.

Shepherds Hill allotments plot holder Gary Sycamore selling produce at Ally Pally farmers' market to raise funds for local charities.

Highgate allotments mark 100 years of growing and community

Reenactors welcome members of the public to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum (Image: PA)

Reenactors welcome members of the public to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum (Image: PA)

From virtual queue to cattle prod, my date with the Bayeux Tapestry was a let-down

Primrose Hill has been fenced off on New Year's Eve ever since 16-yeyaer-old Harry Pitman was stabbed in 2023 while watching the Mayor of London's fireworks from the summit.

Primrose Hill has been fenced off on New Year's Eve ever since 16-yeyaer-old Harry Pitman was stabbed in 2023 while watching the Mayor of London's fireworks from the summit.

Primrose Hill to close for 11 nights around Bonfire Night amid public safety fears

The Spaniards in Hampstead is said to be haunted

The Spaniards in Hampstead is said to be haunted

One of Hampstead's oldest pubs has been named among the most haunted in the UK

Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, co-owners of Hoxton Beach who run the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe as well as cafes in Queen's Park and Highgate Wood

Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, co-owners of Hoxton Beach who run the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe as well as cafes in Queen's Park and Highgate Wood

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath cafe battle - High Court hearing will happen within two months

Muswell Hill writer Michael Rosen joined the team at Taste of Nawab in Colney Hatch Lane as it won its third award in three months - named north London restaurant of the year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards

Muswell Hill writer Michael Rosen joined the team at Taste of Nawab in Colney Hatch Lane as it won its third award in three months - named north London restaurant of the year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards

Muswell Hill curry house wins hat-trick of awards during 30th anniversary year

The Christmas light switch-on in Hampstead village will take place on November 15 at 6pm with the family friendly event running from 4pm-7pm.

The Christmas light switch-on in Hampstead village will take place on November 15 at 6pm with the family friendly event running from 4pm-7pm.

Mystery celebrity to switch on Hampstead Christmas lights - date revealed

The 25-metre pool sits at the heart of the Muswell Hill club, alongside a newly rebuilt recovery and thermal suite.

The 25-metre pool sits at the heart of the Muswell Hill club, alongside a newly rebuilt recovery and thermal suite.

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Clubs and societies

Muswell Hill health club unveils 1.5m poolside overhaul

Rising Star winner DIJoN Bascombe at the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

Rising Star winner DIJoN Bascombe at the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

Hampstead chef on 'mission' to serve gluten free pizza takes home rising star award

Patrick Matthews with his wife Emma Fernandez who have won the right to a judicial review of the decision to hand over the leases of their cafes at Parliament Hill Lido, Queen's Park and Highgate Wood

Patrick Matthews with his wife Emma Fernandez who have won the right to a judicial review of the decision to hand over the leases of their cafes at Parliament Hill Lido, Queen's Park and Highgate Wood

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath cafe tenants CAN challenge decision to hand lease to Daisy Green

A double room at Holmes Hotel in Marylebone which has just won a Four AA Red Stars - one of only three hotels in London to hold the award.

A double room at Holmes Hotel in Marylebone which has just won a Four AA Red Stars - one of only three hotels in London to hold the award.

The Marylebone hotel with hidden gem restaurant which has won top hospitality award

The O2 Centre in Finchley Road is set to be bulldozed to make way for shops, flats and leisure facilities but is getting a refurbishment while the masterplan proposals are being finalised.

The O2 Centre in Finchley Road is set to be bulldozed to make way for shops, flats and leisure facilities but is getting a refurbishment while the masterplan proposals are being finalised.

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

O2 shopping centre begins multi-million-pound upgrade despite future demolition plan

Hampstead Heath

Hidden gem Hampstead Heath garden and much-loved park win 'double gold' awards

Daniel Craig is among a dream team of owners of The Horseshoe in Clerkenwell which closes today (October 9) for a refurb after it was sold by the brewery.

Daniel Craig is among a dream team of owners of The Horseshoe in Clerkenwell which closes today (October 9) for a refurb after it was sold by the brewery.

Historic Clerkenwell pub closes for refurb as Daniel Craig revealed as new owner

The annual Spooky Walk is a 50-minute outdoor Halloween event at Lauderdale House which this year is themed around an evil fairy who wants to cancel Halloween and turn children into pumpkins.

The annual Spooky Walk is a 50-minute outdoor Halloween event at Lauderdale House which this year is themed around an evil fairy who wants to cancel Halloween and turn children into pumpkins.

Lauderdale House

Fright night is coming to Highgate's Tudor mansion with popular Halloween walks

North London entrepreneur Diren Cicek has grown her cafe business from a small venue near Hampstead Heath to four venues around London.

North London entrepreneur Diren Cicek has grown her cafe business from a small venue near Hampstead Heath to four venues around London.

'I've grown my cosy Hampstead Heath cafe into a family business with no investment'

83 -84 Hampstead High Street was a Cote Brasserie which closed two years ago and the site has stood empty ever since.

83 -84 Hampstead High Street was a Cote Brasserie which closed two years ago and the site has stood empty ever since.

Mediterranean cocktail bar and restaurant moves into former Cote site in Hampstead

Managers at Brent Cross Shopping Centre are appealing for photos and memories of the 50-year-old centre for their memory wall

Managers at Brent Cross Shopping Centre are appealing for photos and memories of the 50-year-old centre for their memory wall

Brent Cross seeks your photos and memories as mall gets a 50th birthday 'glow up'

The new 18,000 feet Waitrose in Cricklewood will open on Thursday October 22.

The new 18,000 feet Waitrose in Cricklewood will open on Thursday October 22.

Opening date for new Waitrose supermarket in Cricklewood revealed

The Warrington Hotel in Maida Vale was built in the 1850s and remodelled in the 1890s as a lavish Victorian establishment with stained glass, mosaic and a grand staircase and marble fireplace

The Warrington Hotel in Maida Vale was built in the 1850s and remodelled in the 1890s as a lavish Victorian establishment with stained glass, mosaic and a grand staircase and marble fireplace

Ornate Grade II-listed Victorian pub in Maida Vale closes for 'foreseen future'

The Black Lion in West Hampstead is getting a makeover from owners Greene King

The Black Lion in West Hampstead is getting a makeover from owners Greene King

Historic West Hampstead pub closes its doors for a six figure makeover

Victoria Coren Mitchell has been a long term supporter of Belsize Library and will help to launch its 90th birthday celebrations this month

Victoria Coren Mitchell has been a long term supporter of Belsize Library and will help to launch its 90th birthday celebrations this month

Only Connect host to help launch north London library’s 90th anniversary celebrations

Home Bargains is moving into the site vacated by Argos at Staples Corner Shopping park at Brent Cross on October 10.

Home Bargains is moving into the site vacated by Argos at Staples Corner Shopping park at Brent Cross on October 10.

Home Bargains to open £1m Brent Cross retail park store - date revealed