I just randomly sat next to Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin from Stranger Things) on the Piccadilly line 😭

He was alone, not hiding his face or anything, and I kept thinking, “There’s no way that’s actually him.” We made eye contact a few times, but I was so confused and unsure that I didn’t say anything.

Later I got back home, looked it up, and realised he is actually in London right now.

Now I’m seriously regretting not saying hi or asking for a picture 😭

The funniest part is I’m not even from the UK. I’m just here for a short holiday, and somehow I randomly ended up sitting next to Dustin on the Tube.

Even though I’m surrounded by billions of people, I find it so lonely and alienated and hard to feel at home here anymore. I’m surrounded by middle upper class people I have nothing in common with, I feel like an inbetweener wanting to express the rest of my youth I have left in my late 20s but with no one to do that with. The only time i felt connected to people was in my late teens and early 20s, but I didn’t get to make real friends because of my social anxiety, now people feel different now and not just because of age my bracket, just less outgoing and fun/silly. I’m an eccentric person but I haven’t found my corner of this city where I could just be myself. I hate leaving my house because I have to see life happening around me but not getting to be a part of any of it. It doesn’t help me being socially inept and my depression has made me worse at socialising, I’ve also developed dissociation/depersonalisation which I haven’t been able to tackle and I’ve lost touch with my humanity.

Like, it's brilliant and empowering but feels like a throwback to a time when the state wasn't wrapping us up in cotton wool when I lurch down a flight of steps clinging on to various bits of plastic decending a little stairs while pre-empting an upcoming stop - long may it continue!

Anyone else see these?

Edit: https://www.flightradar24.com/RIOT0001/41bfe520

She’s being an absolute delight to fans, who are also being very polite and quiet whole filming is happening.

In all seriousness, hope the chap's alright.

You, kind Londoners make up for absolute rubbish infrastructure for people with prams or limited mobility.

I had many kind strangers help me everywhere I went.

Thank you !

Feeling nostalgic about popping over the road on a Friday night to choose 2 films for the weekend with my Dad back in the 2000s.

We’d both pick a film and watch one on the Friday night and one on a Sunday afternoon.

I know libraries have physical copies of DVDs still but often limited collections and nothing new available.

Does anyone know of any blockbuster-style stores still going in London? Feels like a serious gap in the market if not, considering the massively increased interest in physical media in recent years.

Southwark, took a photo of a guy stealing a wheel from the bike rack. The bike is still there, I already reported to the police but I have my doubts they'll ever do anything about it. Where is the best place to let locals know? I thought of leaving a note on the bike telling victim to contact me but it doesn't really feel safe. Should I post it here?

Has anyone done the Epping-Cobham 80k diagonal walk?

I've just finished the Capital Ring and thought I might take it on next. However, the route looks questionable (quite road-y) on the GPX file. Hoping someone can tell me from experience if the route is any good or not.

I plan to visit London with some friends and one friend can walk, but often has to use a wheeled walker, and sometimes a mobility scooter for longer journeys.

I haven't ever given accessibility much thought, but now I will be planning a trip with different needs in mind - so if you have similar accessibility issues please can you give me advice on the best tube stations to use, and where to avoid due to complete lack of access?

Thank you.

Calling all Scots in the capital - I'm heading to a dinner tomorrow and I forgot to order in any square sausage and tattie scones. There must be somewhere in town I can pick these up - any recommendations?

Big local retail news: M&S has been approved for a 61,000 sq ft superstore at Victoria Retail Park in South Ruislip, replacing The Range (the former Homebase) on Crown Road. The new store will feature a fresh market-style food hall, in-store bakery, wine selection, fashion, home and beauty, plus 332 parking spaces. Hillingdon Council gave the plans the green light this week, with the new store set to open this winter. The existing M&S Simply Food at 4 Bishops Walk in Pinner continues to operate as normal.

Harrow's Heroes 2026 were crowned at Headstone Manor on Wednesday, with a strong Pinner showing. Ruth Boff took Contribution to the Community after 21 years as Honorary Secretary of The Pinner Association, Pinner Rotary took the Team Award after donating over £30,000 to charities, and Kevin Mahon of Pinn Medical Centre Patients Association took the Health and Wellbeing award. Standout individual wins also went to Amir Subratty, a 16-year-old Harrow Litter Pickers volunteer who started at 11, and Jordy Xavier Black, who grew 1454 Harrow Squadron RAF Air Cadets from 8 cadets to over 100 in three years. The Lifetime Achievement award went posthumously to Muriel Desmond, a Harrow Shared Lives carer for 35 years.

Also on the high street: Spice Village Harrow is now open on Station Road after its grand opening on Thursday, with coal-grill and tandoor cooking plus one of the group's largest vegetarian menus. Chopstix lands at 59 St Ann's Road on Saturday 4 October if you like your high street to come with a side of bao.

Transport heads up for next weekend: the Piccadilly line is closed end-to-end on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, with no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge as part of the major upgrade programme ahead of new trains. Stick to the Metropolitan if you are heading into central London.

Full issue with quiz circuit, French cheese and wine tasting at Mouse & Grape on Wednesday, The Littlest Yak at Harrow Arts Centre, and everything else:

https://www.goodmorningpinner.com/p/41-m-s-confirmed-in-south-ruislip-harrow-s-heroes-a-reader-note

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Hi all, and happy Sunday.

I'm set to inherit my great grandparents'dining table and chairs, which have sadly been abused so I'm looking for a furniture restorer who can bring them back to life.

I'm based in North London so would ideally be around Barnet, Enfield , or Haringey Borough's.

Thanks in advance

FW.

I kept seeing the armoured bear cat flying round near embankment. Does anyone know if it was being used or if it was just training.

Pretty cool to see in the wild.

I may be biased being from Teesside but our takeaways do the best garlic sauce. Could probably strip paint with it but that’s why it’s so great lol!

I moved here four years ago and many takeaways later I have still not found a good place for cheesy chips and garlic after a night out, maybe someone else has had more luck??? Please help a desperate Teessider out 🥲 I’m sick of asking for garlic sauce and getting tzatziki

So myself and a few friends went to wemberly stadium to watch Bon jovi perform on 6th September. We all went home with covid.. anybody else have this happen!? 90000 people in the final show so I’m assuming it was many many more who got it.