Dan Wiggins

2 months ago | mylondon.news | Dan Wiggins |Veronique Hawksworth

Ever wondered what it would be like to doze off on the Tube and wake up at the end of the line? These days, that could mean a tedious 40-minute journey back into town. But in the early days of the London Underground, you might have found yourself miles beyond the city limits, perhaps even at this old abandoned station in Buckinghamshire. Waddesdon Manor Station, which opened in 1897 on the Metropolitan Railway, was part of a branch line that stretched all the way into rural Buckinghamshire.

Jan 14, 2025 | mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth |Dan Wiggins

Back at work and feeling the January slump, you might already be keen to plan your next getaway. The good news is, it's not too late to take a break this winter before the weather slowly warms up again. In fact, there are still some fantastic UK options for anyone tempted to escape into the wilderness. If forest walks and cosy cottages are your style, you should consider the picturesque Welsh village of Betws-y-Coed, named by The Travel as one of their top UK winter destinations.

Dec 2, 2024 | essexlive.news | Dan Wiggins |Freddie Lynne

In old Essex, which has now been swallowed up by London, is an odd but utterly beautiful underground railway station that lies beneath the A12. Now located on the modern Essex-London border, you might think that Gant's Hill station is named after the area that it serves, but in fact, the history behind its name is a little more complicated.

Dec 5, 2023 | mylondon.news | Ben Barry |Dan Wiggins

A South East London fish and chip boss dubbed 'Salt and Vinegar Bae' for his 24-carat gold cod has flown to Turkey to meet his hero Salt Bae. Ozan Bakici, 27, dined at one of the celebrity chef's restaurants after making headlines for his own flashy dish. Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, has become famous for his high-end food and social media videos. Ozan, who runs the Anchor in Bexley, said he was inspired to create a golden cod after watching Salt Bae's clips.

Nov 17, 2023 | mylondon.news | Ed Cullinane |Dan Wiggins

A paramedic and Met Police officer have shared their quintessentially London love story after the pair fell in love during a 999 callout - to a fight at a fried chicken shop. London Ambulance Service worker Paige Wilkins, 29, and police officer Rob Wilkins, 30, met during a callout to a takeaway shop brawl. After arriving at the scene their 'eyes met' briefly in movie scene fashion before later Rob knocked on Paige's ambulance door to ask for some wipes for his blood-stained top.