The best restaurants near London Zoo, from Lemonia to Sam’s Café

The best restaurants near London Zoo, from Lemonia to Sam’s Café

L ondon Zoo can proudly claim to be the world’s oldest scientific zoo, founded in 1828 as a centre for animal study. Its days as a tourist attraction began when it was... Read more »
‘I went to the South London café where you can build your own Full English breakfast for £8.95 – it’s the future of fry ups’ – Ellen Jenne

‘I went to the South London café where you can build your own Full English breakfast for £8.95 – it’s the future of fry ups’ – Ellen Jenne

A Full English is the cornerstone of British cuisine, a meal for all seasons and times of the day. It’s one of a very small handful of traditional breakfast dishes you could... Read more »
The London neighbourhood known as ‘Nappy Valley’ swarming with yummy mummies where every café has high chairs and cupholders

The London neighbourhood known as ‘Nappy Valley’ swarming with yummy mummies where every café has high chairs and cupholders

You may not think much of it at first but Balham, with its vibrant social scene and excellent transport links, has become a magnet for young families looking for the perfect mix... Read more »
‘Free meals for homeless’ cafe in London’s East End at risk as donations dry up | Cost of living crisis

‘Free meals for homeless’ cafe in London’s East End at risk as donations dry up | Cost of living crisis

The founder of a London social enterprise that gives free meals to refugees and the homeless has said it is at risk of closure because the cost of living crisis has led... Read more »
Cat cafe loved by Londoners could close forever after council tells owner she can’t keep cats

Cat cafe loved by Londoners could close forever after council tells owner she can’t keep cats

A cat café loved by Londoners could close forever after the owner was told she can’t have cats amid a “nightmare” battle with her local council. Owner Florence Heath has been fighting... Read more »
Meet the Black South London brother and sister who run a tiny brunch cafe so popular people queue down the street

Meet the Black South London brother and sister who run a tiny brunch cafe so popular people queue down the street

MUD is without a doubt a Tooting institution. The small cafe about five minutes from Tooting Broadway Tube station is known city-wide for its brunch, and often sees long queues on weekends.... Read more »
Ukraine fundraising box containing around £100 stolen from East London café in broad daylight

Ukraine fundraising box containing around £100 stolen from East London café in broad daylight

Met Police in Newham are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man in connection with the theft of a money box raising money for those in need in Ukraine. The... Read more »
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South London café may have to rip down pergola after 3,000 people defend it

A popular café has been advised to rip down a street pergola by council officers – but thousands of residents want to halt the move. It is understood Westmount café in Eltham... Read more »
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‘I went to the South London cafe where people queue for brunch and it’s so delicious I’d happily wait for hours’ – Jessica Battison

We are totally spoilt for choice when it comes to brunch in London. Except they’re not always all they’re made up to be. There’s one place in particular that is totally unavoidable... Read more »
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Locals overturn plans to refuse new café with massive meadow on its roof

West London locals have overturned plans to refuse a new café and public toilets with a massive meadow on its roof. Plans to bulldoze the “ugly” pavilion in Moormead park, Twickenham and... Read more »