A foggy London was quieter than usual on Thursday (November 5) as England went into a second nationwide lockdown. People have been ordered to stay at home from 0001GMT on Thursday to combat an increase in new infections.

UK: Londoners prepare for another month under lockdown

Many restaurants in London were packed to capacity on Wednesday (November 4) evening as the minutes ticked down to the start of a lockdown that will see the closure of non-essential establishments for at least one month.

Last supper for Londoners as England heads back into lockdown

Christmas came early on London's iconic Oxford Street on Monday (November 2) as the festive lights were switched on for 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic overshadowing the countdown to the holiday season.

London Christmas lights celebrate 2020 heroes

The UK's first permanent vegan 'butcher' will open in London next week, serving faux versions of bacon, chicken, and turkey made from soya and seitan.

UK's first vegan butcher is all set to open

The accessory of 2020 - the face mask - was combined with 1920s themed fineries by guests forming a socially distanced queue for the relaunch of the London show "The Great Gatsby" on Thursday (October 22) evening.

'The Great Gatsby' back on stage in London

James Bay will play live from Shakespeare's Globe in London on Wednesday (October 21), with his band. The concert by the Grammy-nominated and Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist will be livestreamed at 2000 EST/PST (0400 BST/0300 GMT on October 22) to fans who buy tickets, which are on sale via a link in the artist's bio on his Instagram page.

James Bay to play live online concert from Shakespeare's Globe

Modern cities are designed for cars, not human beings. Services are so far apart, that you need a car for even short errand runs. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you about some of the world's most walkable cities.

Gravitas: These are the world's most walkable cities

Security for former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in London, has been heightened, a development that came weeks after the PML-N supremo`s fiery speech against the incumbent Imran Khan-led government and his criticism of the military establishments alleged interference in political matters.

Sharif's security ramped up in London

China plans to refurbish its embassy building and establish its biggest diplomatic mission in the world at a site in London. But the plan has already started facing backlash from some local councillors and residents.

China's treatment of Uyghurs sparks anger near new embassy site in London

London's public transport authority has banned Indian ride-hailing company Ola citing 'public safety' failings.

London bans India's Ola over safety reasons

Transport for London (TfL), the transportation regulator authority of London city has stripped Indian ride-hailing company Ola of its operating license, saying that the taxi app was not "fit and proper" to hold one, having put passenger safety at risk.

Transport for London bans India's Ola cabs over safety concerns

With Christmas just around the corner, theatres across Britain would usually be preparing to welcome thousands of people through their doors as they host their annual pantomime productions. However, with current coronavirus restrictions keeping many UK theatres shut, this year's festive fun and the financial security of those working in the industry has felt a massive strain.

Pantomime dames parade for support in London

Thousands gathered on Saturday at London's Trafalgar Square to protest lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Clashes erupt as thousands protests against COVID-19 restrictions in London

Pubs, bars and restaurants throughout Britain got to grips with new operating restrictions on Thursday (September 24) after they were introduced by the government to curb rising COVID-19 infections.

British bars and pubs adapt to new coronavirus rules

Bristol's flagship concert venue Colston Hall, named after a 17th Century English slave trader, received a new name 'Bristol Beacon' on Wednesday (September 23).

English Concert hall named after slave trade Colson gets new name

Masks, social distancing and plastic screens dominated commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on Sunday (September 20) as London hosted scaled back celebrations to mark the event.

Scaled back celebrations mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain

London's nightlife scene have been dormant since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic while pubs have reopened under certain conditions, nightclubs & concert halls remain mostly shut. Watch the report.

London's nightlife scene dormant since start of the Coronavirus pandemic

Climate change activists took protesting to the next level by blocking two printing presses, which affected distribution of numerous national newspapers.

Video: Climate activists disrupt newspaper distribution through protests in UK

Dozens of protesters staged a 'die-in' protest in central London on Sunday, demonstrating against police brutality and anti-Black racism. Footage showed people laying down in the street and blocking traffic.

BLM protesters stage die-in protest in London

Adventures Overland, an expedition company, has introduced a modified luxury bus that will carry 20 passengers from Delhi to London. This bus will cross 18 countries over 70 days.

'Life-changing journey': New bus trip will take you from Delhi to London in 70 days

Baloch activists protested in New York, Toronto & London to mark the 'International day of victims of forced disappearances', demanding justice for the family of Hayat Baloch, youth killed by Pakistan frontier corps in front of his father.

Baloch activists protest across world to mark the international day of the disappeared

People from Paris, Zurich, London & different parts of Europe are protesting against new Coronavirus restrictions & mandatory masks. Protesters raises slogans ' No to the health dictatorship'.

Protest against mandatory masks & COVID-19 restrictions across Europe

For the first time since March, Potterheads are able to re-enter the Wizarding World and visit the studio in south-eastern England where the movie franchise was shot.

Harry Potter Studio Tour welcomes back fans

Extinction Rebellion, an international movement that uses civil disobedience to highlight the risks posed by climate change, has teamed up with British actress Naomie Harris to release a short film on Thursday (August 13).

Actress Naomie Harris voices new Extinction Rebellion film 

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