Watch: London's first new year fireworks

In 1949, BBC cameras recorded the testing of festive beer at London's Tower Hill ahead of Christmas.

Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford.

Cydney Harding aka 'CydneyScissorhands' shares her love of scissors with an online audience.

A West End production has just opened starring American singer and actress Vanessa Williams.

Works to digitise and preserve plant samples are about three quarters complete.

The moment Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree lights are switched on as part of a 77-year-long tradition.

Alexander Perry developed natural underwear for women after his mum was treated for cancer.

Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer.

Christopher Harris was targeted as he was making his way back to his holiday rental in Paddington.

The success of blind Strictly contestant Chris McCausland has prompted new interest in dance.

In 1957, the BBC asked shoppers on London's Oxford Street and Regent Street for their views.

Consumer group Which? on how to check whether online retailer websites are a scam or legitimate.

The group behind Love II Love talk about how their journey was different from other 90s boybands.

Rob Hallifax has achieved a Guinness World Record creating the world's smallest playing cards.

As part of the release of movie Wicked, actor Jeff Goldblum performed Christmas songs for commuters.

In 1986, Record Breakers' Roy Castle parasailed under 10 London bridges in a world record time.

The show of cabaret and circus has returned to the London stage for the festive period.

The market supplies flowers, fruit and vegetables to institutions across London, such as Claridge's.

David Doyle has been jailed for more than five years following the attack in May.