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David Bowie's personal art collection on sale at Sotheby's
The much mourned David Bowie, who died in January, was an avid art collector.The much mourned David Bowie, who died in January, was an avid art collector.
Downing Street refuses to back up Boris's Brexit claim
Downing Street has refused to back up Boris Johnson’s claim that Brexit negotiations could begin “by the early part of next year” and may not take a full two years to…Downing Street has refused to back up Boris Johnson’s claim that Brexit negotiations could begin “by the early part of next year” and may not take a full two years to…
Emily Blunt stars as alcoholic divorcee in new thriller
Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel of the same name, ‘The Girl on The Train’ stars Emily Blunt as a divorcee who becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that sends shockwaves throuBased on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel of the same name, ‘The Girl on The Train’ stars Emily Blunt as a divorcee who becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that sends shockwaves throu
Design Biennale brings Utopia to London
The first ever London Design Biennale has opened in the British capital.The first ever London Design Biennale has opened in the British capital.
Almost naked and too cool for school: London Fashion Week highlights
A glimpse at the Spring/Summer 2017 collections unveiled in London.A glimpse at the Spring/Summer 2017 collections unveiled in London.
London: refugee life jackets laid out in Parliament Square
Thousands of life jackets were laid out in Parliament Square opposite the Houses of Parliament in London on Monday as a reminder of the plight of migrants and…Thousands of life jackets were laid out in Parliament Square opposite the Houses of Parliament in London on Monday as a reminder of the plight of migrants and…
London's V&A celebrates the Sixties
A new exhibit at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum explores the late 1960’s and its impact on our world today.A new exhibit at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum explores the late 1960’s and its impact on our world today.
Thousands march through London for refugees
Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.
The Beatles' 'Eight Days a Week': the live career of 'a great little rock 'n' roll band'
Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison’s widow Olivia and John Lennon’s, Yoko Ono, have hit up London’s Leicester Square for the premiere of ‘Eight Days a Week: the Touring…Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison’s widow Olivia and John Lennon’s, Yoko Ono, have hit up London’s Leicester Square for the premiere of ‘Eight Days a Week: the Touring…
Sonya Yoncheva's first-time "Norma" wows London's Royal Opera House
It is the pinnacle of bel canto: Vincenzo Bellini’s masterpiece “Norma” has opened the new season at the Royal Opera House in London.It is the pinnacle of bel canto: Vincenzo Bellini’s masterpiece “Norma” has opened the new season at the Royal Opera House in London.
Sonya Yoncheva on the passion and pitfalls of opera singing
Sonya Yoncheva has taken the opera world by storm: The Bulgarian soprano who started as a baroque singer and won Operalia in 2010 is on an extraordinary musical…Sonya Yoncheva has taken the opera world by storm: The Bulgarian soprano who started as a baroque singer and won Operalia in 2010 is on an extraordinary musical…
The Brief from Brussels: spotlight on attacks against Polish nationals in UK
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories across Europe.
'Black Lives Matter' protest paralyses London City Airport
Campaign group ‘Black Lives Matter’ brought London City Airport to a standstill on Tuesday morning after activists set up a wooden tripod and locked themselves together on the…Campaign group ‘Black Lives Matter’ brought London City Airport to a standstill on Tuesday morning after activists set up a wooden tripod and locked themselves together on the…
London burns as 1666 model commemorates Great Fire
A model of the 1666 City of London has been set ablaze on the Thames to commemorate the great Fire of that year that destroyed nearly 80% of the capital.A model of the 1666 City of London has been set ablaze on the Thames to commemorate the great Fire of that year that destroyed nearly 80% of the capital.
Model set ablaze to mark Great Fire of London
A floating model of 17th century London was set alight on the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, on Sunday evening.A floating model of 17th century London was set alight on the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, on Sunday evening.
Thousands of pro-EU campaigners march through central London
Thousands of pro-Europe campaigners gathered in cities across the UK on Saturday to protest against Brexit, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union following a June…Thousands of pro-Europe campaigners gathered in cities across the UK on Saturday to protest against Brexit, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union following a June…
Conversations on tour teach Glass Animals 'How to be a Human Being'
British band "Glass Animals":http://glassanimals.eu/ have released 'Youth' the second single from their latest album 'How to be a Human Being.'British band "Glass Animals":http://glassanimals.eu/ have released 'Youth' the second single from their latest album 'How to be a Human Being.'
UK: M20 bridge collapse causes travel chaos
A pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a UK motorway on one of the busiest travel days of the year.A pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a UK motorway on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Protests again the ban of the burkini on some parts of France
Protests against France’s ‘burkini ban’ Dozens of women, Muslim and non-Muslim, held a beach party outside the French embassy in London on Thursday (August 25) to protest against the ‘burkini ban’ beProtests against France’s ‘burkini ban’ Dozens of women, Muslim and non-Muslim, held a beach party outside the French embassy in London on Thursday (August 25) to protest against the ‘burkini ban’ be
Burkini ban in parts of France provokes beach-themed protest in London
A beach-party-themed sit-in has taken place in front of the French Embassy in London to protest against the burkini ban in some parts of France.A beach-party-themed sit-in has taken place in front of the French Embassy in London to protest against the burkini ban in some parts of France.
Don't be shy! Animals lured onto scales for annual weigh-in at London Zoo
Here is a question for you – how do you weigh and measure more than 18,000 wild animals?Here is a question for you – how do you weigh and measure more than 18,000 wild animals?
Is the party over for London?
London is one of the world's nightlife capitals, with a vibrant club and music scene that earns billions for the economy. But clubs are closing at a record rate and stricter laws mean many fear that tLondon is one of the world's nightlife capitals, with a vibrant club and music scene that earns billions for the economy. But clubs are closing at a record rate and stricter laws mean many fear that t
Virgin Trains disputes Jeremy Corbyn's train was 'rammed'
Britain’s Labour Party leader, who last week said he was forced to sit on the floor of a crowded train, is having his version of events questioned by the train…Britain’s Labour Party leader, who last week said he was forced to sit on the floor of a crowded train, is having his version of events questioned by the train…
UK: The Queen's wardrobe on display
London’s Buckingham Palace opened a unique and unprecedented new exhibition celebrating 90 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s style.London’s Buckingham Palace opened a unique and unprecedented new exhibition celebrating 90 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s style.
Night tube starts in London
The London Underground began its first overnight service in the early hours of Saturday morning, a move city leaders hope will make the British capital a 24-hour city and bolster the local…The London Underground began its first overnight service in the early hours of Saturday morning, a move city leaders hope will make the British capital a 24-hour city and bolster the local…
London gets first 24-hour tube service
London has taken the first step towards realsing its ambition to become a truly 24-hour city by opening two tube lines for an all-night service, with plans to extend to more lines if it is a…London has taken the first step towards realsing its ambition to become a truly 24-hour city by opening two tube lines for an all-night service, with plans to extend to more lines if it is a…
One woman dead and five injured in central London knife attack
Police and forensic teams have cordoned off an area in central London after a woman was killed in a knife attack and five others injured.Police and forensic teams have cordoned off an area in central London after a woman was killed in a knife attack and five others injured.
More armed police officers to guard London against 'severe' terrorist threat
London's police force is to put 600 more armed officers on London's streets to deter would be attackers from carrying out acts of terror.London's police force is to put 600 more armed officers on London's streets to deter would be attackers from carrying out acts of terror.
Refugee stories brought to life in 'Queens of Syria'
A group of refugees are taking to the stage in the UK to tell their stories through the play “Queens of Syria.A group of refugees are taking to the stage in the UK to tell their stories through the play “Queens of Syria.
Tate Modern pays tribute to Georgia O'Keeffe and her world view
One of the highlights of Tate Modern’s new retrospective exhibition dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe is a piece called Jimson Weed, White Flower.One of the highlights of Tate Modern’s new retrospective exhibition dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe is a piece called Jimson Weed, White Flower.