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Move over Walthamstow! Are these east London's last two property hotspots?

As buyers are priced out of E17, it’s all about Highams Park and South Woodford

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Best-value commuter towns within 30 minutes of central London

Looking to avoid the Tube? This week’s strikes are putting towns with speedy train links in the spotlight

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Hidden London: Goldsboro Books, a creaky literary Eden deep in Covent Garden

This Central London bookshop is home to a library of rare treasures, it’s spine-tingling, says Vicky Jessop

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025

'Grenfell, Dagenham... how many more?': Inside London's shameful cladding crisis

Today’s Grenfell report has called for urgent work on fire safety, but victims — and those still trapped in London’s 1,300 cladded buildings — say there isn’t time to lose. Katie Strick reports

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024

How we buy in London now: Londoners at three price points share their journey on the property ladder

Each property sale has its own story. From terrifying pitfalls to magical endings, three sets of London buyers share their experiences

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024

Henri review: what's this restaurant's raison d'être? Je ne sais pas

There’s an awful lot to be delighted by at Henri, says David Ellis, but it lacks va va voom

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024

The Bear star Lionel Boyce: "This show finds ways to push TV – it takes big swings"

Despite all the attention around Jeremy Allen White, Lionel Boyce puts the success of The Bear down to its willingness to “take big swings”, which makes it the most electrifying show around

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024

How saunas became the new pub — and the hottest London openings to know

Sticky floors and overpriced drinks are out, fluffy white robes are in. Sauna sessions are the capital’s new favourite way to let off steam

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024

The Serpentine's future is bright (and orange) - just bring a book!

The new design is the latest in the annual architecture showcase.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024

Inside author Melanie Cantor's 'jewel box' Art Deco flat in Brondesbury Park

Melanie Cantor was just finishing her second novel when the opportunity to buy a pied-a-terre with an intriguing design history landed in her inbox

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024