London news · 25 October 2026
Clocks Go Back: London Gets an Extra Hour as British Summer Time Ends
At 2am on Sunday 25 October 2026, the clocks fell back one hour to 1am, marking the end of British Summer Time and the return of Greenwich Mean Time. London's sunset now arrives at around 4:45pm.
Diwali on Trafalgar Square 2026 Cancelled Over Storm Safety Concerns
The Diwali in London (DiL) Committee has cancelled Diwali on Trafalgar Square, which had been scheduled for Sunday 25 October 2026, citing expert safety advice linked to forecast storms that threatened preparations at the site.
London Tube and Train Closures: Full List for the Weekend of 24–25 October 2026
Several London Underground lines, the DLR, and overground services face closures and reductions across 24–25 October 2026, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur supporters heading to Stamford Bridge advised to use the Piccadilly line to Earls Court instead of the District line.
Beloved Hackney Record Store BBE Faces Licence Review After Noise Complaints from New Neighbours
The BBE Store on London Fields, Hackney — a free-entry record shop and cultural venue opened in 2016 — faces a Hackney Council licence review following noise complaints from a new residential block across the street, with over 11,000 people signing a petition to save it.
London New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026 Tickets Now on Sale via Ticketmaster
Tickets for London's New Year's Eve 2026 fireworks went on sale on 23 October via Ticketmaster, with six Thames viewing zones priced from £20 to £55 and a flat £20 discount for London residents, up to a maximum of four tickets per person.
Pokémon to Open First Permanent Store Outside Asia — in London
The Pokémon Company International confirmed it will open its first permanent Pokémon store outside Asia in London by 2029, offering exclusive merchandise and unique fan experiences; the exact location has not yet been revealed.
Plans Filed for Community Sauna Complex at Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Park Trust and non-profit Community Sauna Baths have applied to Bromley Council for a temporary five-year sauna facility in Crystal Palace Park, featuring four saunas, plunge pools and space for up to 200 daily visitors, linked to the park's £130 million sports centre upgrade.
Secretive No-Phones Nightclub Lost to Return on Oxford Street
Lost, the short-lived no-phones nightclub that opened briefly on Shaftesbury Avenue in early 2025, is reviving at the larger former London College of Fashion building on Oxford Street, though it is still waiting on a premises licence before setting an opening date.
'The Notebook' Musical Heading to the West End for Its European Premiere
The musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel 'The Notebook', which completed a nine-month run on Broadway, will have its European premiere at London's newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre, playing from March to December 2027.
Cirque Berserk! Brings 30-Strong Acrobat Troupe and Globe of Death to Garrick Theatre
Large-scale theatre circus Cirque Berserk! is running at London's Garrick Theatre from 21 to 31 October 2026, featuring an international cast of more than 30 performers blending circus artistry with high-octane stunts including the motorcycle Globe of Death.
IWM's Big Story Festival Brings Free Storytelling Workshops to Half Term
The Imperial War Museum is running its two-day Big Story storytelling festival on 25 and 26 October, offering free family workshops on storytelling and illustration that require no advance booking.
Not A Phase Emo Market Brings Over 30 Gothic Vendors to Walthamstow for Halloween
The Not A Phase Emo Market ran at Signature Brew in Walthamstow on Sunday 25 October from 1pm to 6pm, with more than 30 vendors selling gothic clothing, alternative jewellery and art as part of London's Halloween weekend calendar.
SoLo Craft Fair's Halloween Market Returns to the South Bank
The SoLo Craft Fair brought a Halloween-themed edition to Between the Bridges on the South Bank on Sunday 25 October 2026, with artisan stalls and a free treasure hunt offering a prize to anyone who completed it.
Lord Mayor to Revive Historic Thames Barge Journey for the 811-Year-Old Lord Mayor's Show
The incoming Lord Mayor of the City of London announced he will revive the ceremonial Thames barge procession for the Lord Mayor's Show on 14 November 2026 — the first such river journey since 2017 — in a year marking 100 years since the BBC first broadcast the Show live.