Although some British bars and pubs are struggling, others are thriving by offering customers new experiences. But is the alcohol industry shifting as a whole, or is this just a passing fad?

Themed experiential cocktail bars and pubs are on the rise in UK cities, and many are inspired by popular culture.

Venues typically offer customers costumes to put on and group activities.

On 26 September, fantasy-inspired cocktail bar The Cauldron will open its second pop-up venue in London.

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A woman who died after a crash with a bus in Deptford has been named as 27-year-old Julia Luxmore Peto from Lewisham.

The accident happened just before 17:00 BST on 16 September on Deptford Broadway.

Ms Peto suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, but died the following day.

Her next of kin are aware, the Metropolitan Police said.

The driver of the bus was not arrested and is assisting police with their investigation.

Enquiries continue.

Inside Croydon

There is growing anxiety among residents and park users, with some beginning to regard Wandle Park as “a no-go zone”.

As well as an alleged rape attack in the park last month, which is under police investigation, , externalWandle Park has become notorious as a gathering place for drug dealers, children’s play equipment has been destroyed by vandals, and last week armed gangs gathered in the park for what is suggested was some kind of “turf war”.

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Music reporter, BBC News

Pop star Kylie Minogue will be making platform announcements around the UK to mark BBC Music Day on Friday.

The singer has recorded a series of messages encouraging commuters to share their love of music.

"Please let passengers sing and dance their way off the train first before trying to get on board," says the star in one of the announcements.

The announcements will be heard at stations in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading on Friday.

Cabin crew stood by emergency exits instead of fetching defibrillator during landing, inquest hears.

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Eating a Mediterranean diet may help prevent depression, research in London suggests.

But an expert in metabolic medicine says more rigorous, targeted trials are needed to confirm evidence of the potential link.

The findings, in Molecular Psychiatry, external, come from a review of 41 studies published within the last eight years.

A plant-based diet of fruit, veg, grains, fish, nuts and olive oil - but not too much meat or dairy - appeared to have benefits in terms of mood.

Experts say trials are now needed to test the theory and to learn whether depression can be treated with diet.

Dr Camille Lasalle, who carried out the analysis with colleagues at University College London, said the evidence so far pointed to the idea that the foods we eat can make a difference in lowering our risk of depression, even though there is no solid clinical proof yet.

The Duchess of Sussex has completed her first solo engagement - but not her first without the duke - in London.

Meghan was greeted with a traditional Maori hongi at the opening of an art exhibition celebrating the Oceania region.

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BBC Weather

It will be dry this afternoon with sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud.

Winds will remain light.

Maximum Temperature: 15C to 18C (59F to 64F).

A whale seen in the Thames near Gravesend re-surfaces in the area again.

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BBC Live reporter

Police are hunting a man who attacked a child on a train in Surrey.

The man was sitting opposite a young girl on the service from East Croydon to Redhill, when he struck a young girl who was sat across the aisle from him.

He got off the train at Redhill.

British Transport Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to in connection with the incident, which happened around 11:00 BST on 4 September.

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The BBC will show live coverage of the Barbarians as they take on Argentina at Twickenham in December.

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A large Siberian Forest cat has been reunited with his owner nearly two months after being snatched.

The ginger pet, named Mr Muk, had been missing since he was grabbed outside his owner's home in Petherton Road, Islington, north London, on 30 July.

Police said a suspect was later spotted on CCTV cradling the cat at a railway station.

A 22-year-old man is now in custody, having been arrested in West Hampstead on Tuesday evening on suspicion of theft.

Scotland Yard said Mr Muk is back home with his owner, who was described as "very upset"

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Croydon Council needs to find £26m in savings in the next four years to balance its books.

The council’s cabinet agreed on a Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) last night which sets out sets out the financial outlook of the council over the next four years.

Cabinet member for finances and resources Cllr Simon Hall said: “In Croydon, we have a fast-growing population with all its benefits but in terms of balancing the books, it provides challenges.”

He said financial pressures on the council include funding adult social care and children’s services.

The department was put into special measures last year after it was rated inadequate so the council is now putting an extra £17m into children’s services this year.

The strategy assumes this funding will continue.

Cllr Hall said: “The assumptions we’ve had to make are, to a degree, being drawn up in a vacuum in the end there are no concrete plans beyond April 2020 in terms of how local government will be funded.

“For example with council tax we have made the assumption that taxation for local services will rise by 2% every year and there will continue to be an adult social care precept given the large demands in this area.

“What this does result in is over the four year period is we need to find £26m of savings or additional income to balance the books.” This MTFS assumes Council Tax will increase by a total of 4% in 2019/20.

The Metropolitan Police has launched its "most ambitious police constable recruitment campaign to date", as it seeks to double the number of new recruits joining in the next year.

The ‘Do Something Real’ campaign aims to "show the breadth and variety of a policing career and the motivations of serving officers to make a difference to the lives of Londoners".

The Met is seeking to recruit more than 2,000 new officers in the next year – more than double the number who joined last year - to take its total strength to 30,750.

The campaign will be seen across London in the coming months and features 11 officers who explain why they joined up.

Acting Sergeant Stevie Bull who featured in the campaign, said: “The Met is built by its people; we need people that are passionate, driven and ready to embrace change. I wanted to contribute to finding these people. I am proud to be a police officer.”

BBC London News

Charlotte Franks has this morning's top stories.

Urgent repairs to the track are taking place between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon.

Due to the repair work, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

BBC Weather

It will be dry this afternoon with sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud.

Winds will remain light.

A dry evening with largely clear skies.

Maximum Temperature: 15 to 18°C (59 to 64°F)

Strikes on a London Tube line serving Heathrow Airport will begin at midday.

RMT union members on the Piccadilly Line will launch a 48-hour walkout from 12:00 BST on Wednesday and a five-hour strike from 20:30 on Friday.

Transport for London (TfL) warned there would be little or no service, including on the Night Tube on Friday.

Talks between the two sides at the conciliation service Acas ended without agreement.

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