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Brie Larson to make West End debut in Greek tragedy ‘Elektra’

“I couldn’t be more excited to perform in this Greek drama," said Oscar-winning Brie Larson, who hits the stage in London next January as the titular character from Sophocles' famous play.

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Two charged with stealing Banksy artwork from London gallery

The stolen work is one of several versions of 'Girl with Balloon', a stencilled image of a child reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon.

Travel News

Which are the best and worst metro networks in Europe?

This study reveals the best and worst European metro systems: Is your city on the list?

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Accio child actors: How to audition for the new Harry Potter TV series

UK and Ireland-based Children between the ages of nine and 11 are being considered for the roles that once Wingardium Leviosa'd the careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

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Final curtain for London’s only Spanish-language theatre

The Cervantes Theatre in London, established seven years ago as the only dedicated Spanish-language theatre in the capital, will close its doors due to lacking funds.

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Blur vs Oasis 'Battle of Britpop' to hit the stage next year

Bucket hats are making a comeback... Oasis has announced a reunion tour... Blur released a live album... The 90s are back, and hitting the West End next year.

Design

Winners of 2024 London Design Medals announced

This year’s recipients work across diverse fields: cosmetics, biotechnology, engineering and fashion.

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'Incompetence and greed' made Grenfell Tower a death trap, report says

Seven years after 72 people were killed in the high-rise building fire in London, the inquiry found that a "combination of causes" led to the tower being covered in combustible cladding.

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London celebrates the creativity of disabled artists at Unlimited

The five-day festival at London’s Southbank Centre ranges from art installations and dance performances, to poetry and neurodiverse club nights.

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Take a look inside the UK's first ever Formula One exhibition

Featuring seven championship-winning cars, drivers' overalls, helmets, and nearly 400 other artefacts, London is hosting the UK's first and largest F1 exhibition.

Art

A brighter London: Artist Yinka Ilori takes over Piccadilly Circus

The new temporary artwork is situated on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features plinths emblazoned with positive affirmations.

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Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack

The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack.

Art

London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping'

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season.

Europe News

Fire at London's Somerset House contained, artworks safe

The venue's Courtauld Gallery is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens but the blaze broke out on the opposite side of the Georgian-era complex.

World News

Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House

The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to authorities. The entire site was closed to the public and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be impacted.

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Taylor Swift returns to the stage to dazzle over 90,000 fans

In London, the night began fast, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets.

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Study reveals when to strategically pee during a Taylor Swift concert

As the long awaited Eras Tour hits London, her fans are busy picking out their outfits and memorising the song lyrics - but one thing they shouldn’t forget is to plan for those crucial bathroom breaks.

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London rapper Little Simz set to curate Tate Modern takeover

The Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall is about to get a makeover, courtesy of award-winning rapper Little Simz... And we can’t wait.

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Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows.

Markets

Surprise result over which European stock market investors prefer

A Wall Street bank poll shows that investors in America favour the UK stock market over European alternatives, signalling a change of fortune for the LSE from 18 months ago.

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