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Forgot to make a reservation? The best last minute Valentine's Day date ideas in London

Valentine’s Day is approaching with alarming speed. With all the best tables booked up months in advance, here are the best date ideas for the last-minute lovers

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

Sybil Ashton obituary

Other lives: Veteran activist who was a formidable presence at campaigns and protests

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Walthamstow: Car crashes during police pursuit as six treated for injuries in north London

Man arrested after car did not stop for police and hit two other vehicles, a Met Police spokesperson said

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

Clues, improvisation and anti-pigeon devices – the vision behind Mike Leigh’s new film Hard Truths

The director’s trademark extemporising extends to touring suburbia to find the perfect setting for his latest production

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

How I learned to fly-fish on the banks of the Thames

A fly-fishing session in London strips the pastime of its elite connotations and delivers an object lesson in mindfulness

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

‘The more relaxed you are, the better you are as a human’: Nicole Kidman on Kubrick, sharks and risk-taking

The Oscar-winning American-Australian actor answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

TV tonight: James Norton’s psychological thriller about a baby mix-up

Niamh Algar also stars in gripping new series Playing Nice. Plus: a brilliant documentary about the 7/7 London bombings. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Too cold? Fantasise about these luxury homes to escape to next winter

A few luxury properties in beautiful warm countries to pore over while your teeth chatter in London

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

The Great British Bake Off makes me feel closer to home, says Mia Goth

London-born actress Mia Goth has admitted to being a huge fan of 'The Great British Bake Off'.

BANG Premier · Jan 4, 2025

Arctic blast sweeps London and South East bringing snow and freezing rain as amber warnings come into force

Bristol Airport suspends operations and public told to expect stranded vehicles on the roads, plus delayed or cancelled rail travel

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2025