What we're reading:
- Uber plans £200m fund for London to turn all its cars green.
- Fabulous costumes from Alternative Miss World.
- All south east London's Wetherspoons ranked.
- A trip to Greenwich's new outlet shopping centre at the O2.
- A portrait in paint and sound is highlighting homelessness.
Things to do:
HALF TERM: Running out of ways to keep the kids busy while school's out? Take a look at our list of half term events in London.
HALLOWEEN: Looking for scarier activities in London? See our guide to Halloween events, or book tickets to one of these Halloween film screenings if you dare.
CURIOUS EXPLORERS: Enjoy early opening and reduced noise for ages five to 15 at the Jewish Museum's morning for children with autism. Take part in crafty activities like spooky picture frame making, pumpkin decorating and sensory object handling or retire to the chill out zone to take five. Jewish Museum (Camden), free, book ahead, 9am-11am. For other great activities this half term, check out our school holiday events.
STRAIGHT UP SKINCARE: Pollution, rain and far too much fun all wreak havoc with a Londoner's skin. Get yours seen to at the Straight Up Skincare Project. Have a one-on-one with the dermatology wizards at E45's pop up. 9-11 Short Gardens (Covent Garden), free, just turn up, 10am-6pm
WINDRUSH CELEBRATION: 70 years ago the Windrush generation arrived. Enjoy a celebration of their culture and legacy through unseen artwork, film, top speakers and a live reggae showcase, brought together to fight marginalisation. Ambika P3 (Marylebone), free, book ahead, until 23 November
SKI FEST: Take to the slopes at this year's Ski and Snowboard Festival, an Alpine experience centred around Mount Battersea. If apres ski is more your bag, there's live music, street food and crafting fun for all the family. Battersea Evolution, £9-£20, book ahead, 25-28 October
ED SMITH COOKS: In the final flourish for Borough's cookbook events, join chef Ed Smith as he demos delicious seasonal recipes from the market's best fish traders. Borough Market, free, just turn up, 1pm-2.30pm
AGELESS PARTY: This intergenerational shindig aims to get people of all ages together for wellbeing and fun. Activities like chat rooms, talks, performances and music are all under one roof, brought together by host Age UK. Pop Brixton, free, book ahead, 3pm-8pm
KANYE WEST REIMAGINED: Yeezy goes classical for this orchestral reimagining of Kanye's career-defining album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Rogue Symphony. London's finest classical musicians conspire to make the big man great again. XOYO (Shoreditch), £17, book ahead, 7pm-10pm
SYRIAN SUPPER: Hear from Emmy Award-winning director Ed Watts while feasting on mouthwatering Syrian fare at this foodie fundraiser for the Hands Up Foundation. Brick House Bakery (East Dulwich), £40, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.30pm
FAZE MIYAKE: Music megastar Faze Miyake has gone from pirate radio to producer and vocalist for some of the biggest and best on the UK grime scene. Catch him live for a night of hip-hop beats, filthy basslines and garage melodies. Camden Assembly, £6, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.30pm
STINK COMEDY: Comedian Nick Helm resurrects his macabre magnum opus and historical flop I Think You Stink! for its 10th anniversary. It's a tribute to awful B-movies and musicals. Pleasance Theatre (Islington), £15, book ahead, 9pm
Good cause of the day
Crossness Engines, touted for very good reason as an industrial cathedral, is raising funds to preserve, repair and reopen its breathtaking Beam Engine House at Crossness Pumping Station. All donations can be made here, and will go towards the target of £458,000 needed to save a 19th century icon.
