First baker eliminated as Great British Bake Off returns for new series

First baker eliminated as Great British Bake Off returns for new series

F ormer charity director Will is the first contestant to be given the boot from the new series of The Great British Bake Off as a fresh batch of amateur bakers were... Read more »
Mo Farah returns to winning ways in London half-marathon

Mo Farah returns to winning ways in London half-marathon

British distance great Mo Farah found himself top of the podium again with a third victory in the ‘Big Half’ — a London half-marathon — on Sunday. Farah’s win, a month ahead... Read more »
Disability Awareness Festival in Wanstead returns

Disability Awareness Festival in Wanstead returns

Thousands of people can enjoy activities and live music in a festival that celebrates the talents of people with disabilities. This year will mark the tenth Disability Awareness Festival in Wanstead and... Read more »
asking prices fell £23,000 last month as market returns to seasonal patterns after ‘frenzied’ two years

asking prices fell £23,000 last month as market returns to seasonal patterns after ‘frenzied’ two years

Asking prices across London as of August 2022 (Rightmove / ES) As interest rates rise and the threat of imminent recession looming, average asking prices in London dropped by some £23,000 in... Read more »
London house prices: asking prices drop as market returns to seasonal patterns

London house prices: asking prices drop as market returns to seasonal patterns

A s interest rates rise and the threat of imminent recession looming, average asking prices in London dropped by some £23,000 in the last month — the first fall of the year.... Read more »
Festival of fun returns to Southmere Park in Thamesmead – South London News

Festival of fun returns to Southmere Park in Thamesmead – South London News

A community festival returns to Southmere Park in Abbey Wood on August 20, bringing together residents and visitors for a free celebration of all things Thamesmead. Organised by residents and with a... Read more »
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival returns this summer – South London News

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival returns this summer – South London News

The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF) 2022 opens on August 26 and runs for 17 days. The free outdoor arts and theatre festival’s theme this year is Common Ground which organisers... Read more »
Tower Hamlets’ Hajj project returns to support pilgrims

Tower Hamlets’ Hajj project returns to support pilgrims

Hajj Project 2022 L-R Nicola Tudor, Amran Ali, Mohshin Ali, Abdul Hakim (East London Mosque), Ibrahim Hussain, Shahed Miah Tower Hamlets Council has relaunched its Hajj Project this year to provide Muslim... Read more »
St Thomas’ hospital abseil challenge returns – South London News

St Thomas’ hospital abseil challenge returns – South London News

The St Thomas’ Abseil returns this September, offering thrill-seekers an exhilarating 160ft abseil with unforgettable views of some of London’s famous landmarks. The popular fundraising challenge will take place on Friday 23... Read more »
Rental supply increasing at last as London returns to…

Rental supply increasing at last as London returns to…

Knight Frank says a frustrating period for tenants looks likely to continue this summer in the prime London lettings market.  While supply and demand are rebalancing in the sales market, the amount... Read more »