What we're reading:
- Oktoberfest London fight chaos as mass brawl breaks out.
- Europe ramps up property investment in central London.
- Concern over rise in foragers in London's royal parks.
- Revealed: the most popular dog breeds in London.
- Self-driving taxis to launch in London by 2021, Addison Lee says.
Things to do:
HALF TERM: Looking for ways to entertain the little ones over the school holidays? Take a look at our guide to spending half term in London.
ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHY: Neighbouring planets, shooting stars and galaxies far far away all feature in this exhibition showcasing the best astronomy photography of the year. National Maritime Museum (Greenwich), £6-£9, book ahead, 10am-5pm
DICKENS MUSEUM: The Victorians were nothing if not avid inventors with gadgets and gizmos for every one of life's little problems. See how they lived among the tech on a family-friendly tour of Charles Dickens' house and let mini inventors have a crack at designing a scientific solution for the 21st century. Charles Dickens Museum (Bloomsbury), £5, book ahead, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
GOING PLACES: Head to a festival championing the talent of creatives from care. Workshops include zine making for care leavers and professionals, and an exhibition of artworks produced by those who grew up in the social services system. Battersea Arts Centre (Battersea), free, book ahead, 2pm-10pm
MATHS IN WAR: Commemorating the end of the First World War, this talk brings together three professors offering an insight into the role of mathematics in war and peacetime. Hear about ballistics, leaders under fire and the life of a flying mathematician. Museum of London (Barbican), free, just turn up, 4pm-7pm
CIRCULAR RAILWAY: The sights and flavours of Myanmar are captured at Lahpet, a new restaurant serving up Burmese delicacies surrounded by an exhibition of snapshots of the passengers of Yangon's oldest railway, painting a portrait of a developing country in transition. Lahpet (Shoreditch), free, just turn up, 5.30pm-11pm
HALLOWEEN: Looking for spooky things to do in London? Check out our guide to Halloween events, or if you’re feeling really brave, book tickets to one of these Halloween film screenings.
NFL TRAINING: Learn from the best at NLF training by Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Mark Brunell. Cheerleaders and mascots provide the motivation, you provide the muscle as you're trained in everything from throwing techniques to tackles. He's also going for the world record of longest throw of a hotdog sausage caught in a bun. Yep, for real. Millennium Arena (Battersea), free, book ahead, 6pm-8.30pm
IMAGINATION IN SCIENCE: Think science is just a mixture of dry facts and cold reason? Think again at a talk exploring the role of creativity and imagination in the sciences from philosophers, researchers and modern alchemists. LSE New Academic Building (Holborn), free, just turn up, 6.30pm-8pm
SOUP AND SOCIAL: Live music meets community spirit at a micro-granting evening to sup soup and vote for a worthy cause to get the donations from the night. Hear pitches over dinner as diverse as theatres, gardening groups and schools. The Camden Hub (Swiss Cottage),£5, just turn up, 6.30pm-9pm
GIN GHOST TOUR: A paranormal expert guides this ghostly tour across City of London. There's plenty of pitstops for dutch courage as it takes in three fabulous bars to sample Death's Door cocktails along the way. Merchant House (Mansion House), £20, book ahead, 7pm-10pm
FILM CLUB: Catch a revenge thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring Diane Kruger and soundtracked by Queens of the Stone Age singer Josh Homme, In the Fade is already well on its way to classic status. Harris Academy (South Norwood), £9, book ahead, 7.45pm-10.30pm
Good cause of the day
Be in to win an 'Almost Oscar' at The Book Club's comedy event where you are dared to share stories, confessions and nearly moments under the guidance of Alexis Strum. All proceeds from the £8 tickets go to Women's Aid and the evening runs from 7.30pm-10.30pm on Wednesday.
