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Lights and festive sights but Christmas trail lacks the wow factor

Mr White's offers a traditional afternoon tea for £25 per person

I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley joined the trail with wife Judy, daughter Chloe and son Jack with grandchildren.

Stars glitter on Kenwood's illuminated festive trail

Debbie Chazen as Dame Hoodman, Gemma Barnett as Red and Josh Glanc as The Pig in Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Pig. Image: Oliver Rosser

There's Nothing Like A Dame: Meet the star of the Jewish panto with a twist

Are you any closer to guessing who's time is almost up on EastEnders ahead of the big reveal on Christmas Day?

BBC EastEnders reveal the 7 male characters at risk of death on Christmas Day

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Sir David Jason is returning to Only Fools and Horses.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years

Call the Midwife star Jenny Agutter has shared details of what fans can expect from the Christmas Special.

Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special

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Robbie Williams will take to the BST Hyde Park stage next year.

Second BST Hyde Park headliner confirmed as pop icon Robbie Williams

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EastEnders Johnny Castle is returning to the soap.

EastEnders recast Johnny Carter as character returns to screen after five years

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink

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Find out why EastEnders isn't on tonight (December 5) and when Tuesday's episode will air in the week.

Why is EastEnders not on TV tonight? See BBC schedule change for this week

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The Pogues' Shane MacGowan died on Thursday (November 30) at the age of 65.

Shane MacGowan's wife reveals how she's dealt with his death on GMB

Aged beef skewers are among the specialities at temper which opens a fifth restaurant in Paddington Basin on December 6.

Steak house and barbecue brings its fire pit to Paddington

Artist Giles Round unveils his frieze Time passes & still I think of you at Brent Cross West Station with Barnet Council and Related Argent members

'Monument to love': mural at new station in memory of Brent Cross worker

Ben Caplan as Sherlock Holmes in A Sherlock Carol at Marylebone Theatre

The game's afoot with a jolly festive mash up of Dickens and Sherlock

The south east London indoor theme park perfect for big kids who love mysteries

The south east London indoor theme park perfect for big kids who love mysteries

Have you got tickets to Madonna's tour?

Everything you need to know as Madonna takes over the O2 Arena

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Find out how you can get tickets to The Killers.

Here's how you can get tickets The Killers Rebel Diamonds UK tour in 2024

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easyJet is also offering a Santa letter collection service for schools near eligible airports.

Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa

'I tried dinner on Victoria Line tube and it gave TfL a run for its money'

'I tried dinner on Victoria Line tube and it gave TfL a run for its money'

Kaleidoscope Afternoon Tea at the Pan Pacific’s Orchid Lounge

'I tried a festive afternoon tea with desserts that look like Christmas ornaments'

Find out the opening times for Westfield Stratford.

Westfield Stratford issues update on Christmas opening times for 2023

LCD Soundsystem play All Points East on August 23, 2024. Picture: Tori McGraw

All Points East returns for 2024 with major headline acts

Police officers at Notting Hill Carnival this year

'A far cry from precise' - Carnival stop and search tactics slammed as arrests double

Royal Mail special Christmas postboxes have been unvielded.

Royal Mail bring festive cheer to London with singing postboxes

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Call the Midwife will be back on screens for Christmas special this December.

First look at Call the Midwife Christmas special hints at emotionally farewell

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Saltburn Film Review - Florence Butcher

A viral video appeared to show unclean conditions in the kitchen of Pepe's in Wembley

Viral video seemed to show filthy takeaway - but inspectors found it 'clean and tidy'

The all new Christmas at Kenwood light trail opens to the public on Friday December 1.

First look at brand new Christmas at Kenwood winter light trail

I was pleased with my Dualit classic kettle that cost less than half the usual retail price

'I took £30 to the Amazon Second Chance pop up shop - but ended up spending far more'

Brass players from Highgate School at the annual Highgate Society Christmas carols in Pond Square

All the Christmas carol concerts in north London in 2023

Nando’s plans to open 14 new restaurants in the UK this year

Nando's announces plans to open new UK restaurants

Kelsey Grammer has described Nick Lyndhurst as his

Only Fools and Horses star Nick Lyndhurst returns to acting with role in US sitcom

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A pop up Second Chance store by online retail giant Amazon opened in the Brunswick Centre today selling unboxed and used goods at up to 50 per cent off. Image: John Nguyen/PA Wire

Christmas shoppers can bag a bargain at Amazon's 'second chance' pop up store

Remix Hair and Beauty in West Hampstead won best salon in London at The Salon Awards 2023.

Sociable salon with a bijoux bar wins top hairdressing award

Emilia's Crafted Pasta will open in January at 215 Baker Street on the site of the former Abbey National Building Society which once occupied 215-229 Baker Street and would get fan letters for the fictional detective

Fresh pasta restaurant to open with a curious link to Sherlock Holmes

‘I did an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! trial in London and was horrified’

‘I did an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! trial in London and was horrified’

Pines and Needles have opened 30 outdoor pop up cabins across London.

All the places in North London to buy your Christmas tree

The Apprentice will return for its 18th series in 2024

BBC announces the return of The Apprentice for 2024 (here's what we know so far)

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Sketch has been named among the most beautiful businesses in the world

London restaurant named among world’s most beautiful businesses

From left to right: Ben Robson, Scott Soteriou, Adam Gostyn, Ed Robson

'Today is the day': Historic pub reopens with fresh look

Londoners most scared of cockroaches, spiders and finding bugs in their bed

Londoners most scared of cockroaches, spiders and finding bugs in their bed

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‘I went to a charming retreat a short drive from London and left a new woman’

‘I went to a charming retreat a short drive from London and left a new woman’

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A tempting festive choice at Jeroboams, whose London shops include Muswell Hill and Hampstead. Image: Jeroboams

From a Portuguese wild card to festive fizz: the 28 wines of Christmas

Creams desserts

‘I went to the best dessert café in London where you go to chocolate heaven'

Nines was arrested at Heathrow Airport earlier this month

Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after Heathrow arrest

See the best places to grab a meal at London's O2 Arena.

Find out the best places to eat at London's O2 Arena according to reviews

The Couple Next Door starts this week.

New Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door full cast list and how to watch

ABBA Voyage: Hole in Your Soul

ABBA Voyage review as London residency is extended to 2024

Wishmas is a 60 minute immersive Christmas adventure near Waterloo. Picture: Matt Crockett

Wishmas interactive festive adventure is style over substance

The announcement by the FA was made yesterday (November 23)

Wembley arch lighting to be limited after backlash over 'lack of support' for Israel

Books for cooks this Christmas. Picture: Kerstin Rodgers

From butter boards to motorway cafes, the best books for Cooks this Christmas

April de Angelis' backstage comedy about Sarah Siddons, and a play about Stefan Zweig by Oscar winning screenwriter Christopher Hampton are among the premieres at Hampstead Theatre next year.

World premieres and award winning writers in Hampstead Theatre's new season

The attack in Dublin is thought to be unrelated to terrorism.

Is it safe to visit Dublin as UK Government updates travel advice after riot?

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