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Experiences

London, Paris, Madrid: Escape the crowds at these Christmas gardens

Want to get in the Christmas spirit? Head to these festive light shows.

18/11/2023

Cult

Christo and Jeanne-Claude celebrated at Saatchi Gallery retrospective

London’s Saatchi Gallery is hosting two new winter exhibitions. 'Boundless' is a retrospective dedicated to the late artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, while 'If Not Now, When?' explores the theme of time and the urgency around climate change.

16/11/2023

Culture news

Gwyneth Paltrow viral ski trial to debut as a musical in London

“Gwyneth Goes Skiing” - which is based on the infamous court trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson that took place earlier this year – will debut in December. It’s already taken a piste of our hearts.

16/11/2023

Green News

Date set for Greta Thunberg’s London trial over climate protest

Fossil Free London campaigners say the charges are part of a wider government crackdown on the right to protest.

15/11/2023

Food and Drink

The Michelin-starred chef turning French fine dining vegan

After abruptly giving up meat in 2016, Alexis Gauthier began a mission to reinvent restaurant philosophy and infuse French gastronomy with cruelty-free food.

12/11/2023

United Kingdom

Protesters in London clash with police ahead of pro-Palestinian march

The demonstrators, thought be right-wing, shouted 'England 'til I die' and carried St. George's flags ahead of Armistice Day events in the capital.

11/11/2023

Focus

World Travel Market London: What lies ahead for post-pandemic tourism?

Tourism industry leaders convened in London for the World Travel Market trade event to discuss the latest trends shaping the sector.

10/11/2023

Economy

Could rental tenants be losing interest in London?

London is the only place in the UK where tenant demand has shrunk over the last three months ending in October, a survey shows.

10/11/2023

Culture news

A sneak peak at the upcoming 'Stranger Things' stage show

More details about the upcoming West End prequel to "Stranger Things" have emerged with the release of a behind the scenes featurette about the stage production starting in London on 17 Nov.

08/11/2023

Travel News

Overtourism and COVID bounceback discussed at annual travel conference

The global travel and tourism industry faces new challenges as it gathers at the annual World Travel Market trade event in London.

07/11/2023

Art

London exhibition explores the history and science of being beautiful

‘The Cult of Beauty’ at Wellcome Collection in London goes more than skin-deep to explore the history, science and business of what makes us beautiful.

06/11/2023

Art

David Hockney's heartfelt portraits go on display in London

Harry Styles, Clive Davis, Celia Birtwell and David Hockney’s chiropodist all have new portraits on display at London’s National Portrait Gallery.

04/11/2023

Design

Gods Own Junkyard: How a humble family-run neon business lit up cinema

Hidden behind the shutters of an unassuming East London warehouse lies Gods Own Junkyard - a magical wonderland of neon signs with a rich 70 year history.

02/11/2023

Green News

Over 60 Just Stop Oil activists arrested for blocking London road

The UK is following in other European countries footsteps with new powers to break up the climate group's slow marches.

31/10/2023

Culture news

The rebellion begins! 'The Hunger Games' stage adaptation is coming

Break a leg! Actually, if you want the odds to be in your favour, probably best not.

26/10/2023

Green News

London Zoo keepers carve pumpkins as a Halloween treat for animals

Some of London Zoo’s nearly 15,000 animals have been eating - and playing with - special pumpkin treats ahead of Halloween.

24/10/2023

Design

London hosts Britain's first ever major skateboarding exhibition

SKATEBOARD charts the history of board design over seven decades, from their homemade, humble beginnings to today’s professional and technologically advanced models.

20/10/2023

Markets

London takes back European stock exchange crown from Paris

The London Stock Exchange's performance was lifted by increasing oil prices, according to a Bloomberg index.

19/10/2023

Travel News

Eurostar rival Evolyn is set to hit the tracks by 2025

Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel trains could be about to end.

12/10/2023

Art

London exhibition presents planets, pendulums and AI-generated text

The art collective United Visual Artists is inviting visitors to explore an extraordinary amalgamation of planets, pendulums, and AI-generated words as part of a new exhibition at London's 180 Studios.

11/10/2023