3-4 July: Vanity Fair @ Brighton Open Air Theatre (book here)
9-10 Aug: Vanity Fair @ Lewes Castle (book here)
A brand new adaptation by the Moving Places Theatre Co of Thackeray's tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal with a score of original music. Set in the open this is one not to be missed. The Company was set up in 2023 on the back of Joanna Nevin and Martin South’s highly successful tour of their bold and inventive Macbeth, and combines the artistic visions of South, Nevin and Simona Hughes.

14-21 June: Independent Bookshop Week 2025
Independent Bookshop Week will feature 100 events across 60 bookshops, with participation rising to a 739 independent stores nationwide. Bestselling authors Philip Pullman, Mike Gayle, Elif Shafak, and L. D. Lapinski will headline events including cookery book clubs, city music history tours, cinema screenings & poetry readings. 
A Guide to South London Bookshops

March: The London Eye is 25 years old

Dec: New plan for the Lewisham Shopping Centre
Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 1970s-built Lewisham Shopping Centre in south London into a new town centre district around an urban meadow. 
Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, SE13 7HB map

Greek basement bar opens in Borough Market          
Agora, modelled after a relaxed Greek taverna (walk-in only), has opened in Borough market. Upstairs is Oma, a more formal restaurant. Both are run by David Carter of Manteca fame.
Agora, 2-4 Bedale Street, SE1 9AL map