A Taylor Swift-themed 5K without Taylor Swift’s music. That’s the level of letdown Swifties felt when they showed up for what ...

On 30 May 1972 the Big Dipper at Battersea Park in south-west London crashed, killing five children and injuring 13 others. Almost 50 years later, survivors say the tragedy has been forgotten and ...

A dog walker and two dogs were left stranded on an island in Battersea Park surrounded by icy water as temperatures plunged in the capital. Firefighters were called to rescue the two animals after ...

Battersea Park Children's Zoo is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a valid ...

Faulty timing, a late start and a disappointing lack of tunes. In theory, the Swiftie 5K is a lovely idea – but in practice, it left much to be desired ...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the man had become trapped on ice while trying to rescue his dog from the lake at Battersea Park at 11:20 GMT on Saturday. He was treated at the scene. In a separate ...

The Reverend Gyoro Nagase has been based at the London Peace pagoda since it opened in 1985. Having now spent more time in the capital than his native Japan, the 72-year-old says "London is very ...

Battersea Power station was first opened in 1941 and was in operation for more than 50 years These included a proposal from Alton Towers-owner John Broome to make a theme park, one by Chelsea FC ...

Discover extraordinary, beautiful, distinctive, useful things for interiors, exteriors and everyday joy at this famous fair which closes its doors tomorrow. Launched specifically for the interiors ...

Go Outdoors recently revealed the top 10 UK parks, gardens and greenspaces to visit for a picnic, based on how popular they are on social media, and four south London locations made the list. In total ...