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Tom Hanks takes Londoners to the moon with immersive show

A new immersive documentary produced by actor Tom Hanks retraces the Apollo missions which landed 12 people on the moon.

Experiences

Flight-free: How to make the most of long-distance train travel

Being bought lunch by a stranger is just one highlight from memorable overland journeys.

Art

Impressionists on Paper: London exhibition showcases rare masterpieces

Van Gogh, Degas, Cézanne – a host of the world’s greatest artists are being celebrated at a new one-of-a-kind exhibition in London.

Culture news

Changing of the Guard play PSY's 'Gangnam Style' and BLɅϽKPIИK's hits

A tribute to South Korea took place in front of Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon during the Changing of the Guard, as the military band played songs from the country.

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Art

Loribelle Spirovski overcomes health challenges with London exhibition

"This injury has been the defining feature of my life for the past three years, tempting every decision I make," says acclaimed Australian artist Spirovski ahead of her comeback show.

Travel News

Eurostar releases thousands of promotional fares for 2024

Eurostar has announced there are 75,200 promotional fares up for grabs for the first months of 2024.

Green News

Tough sentences for climate protesters ‘entirely right’, says UK PM

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hit back at criticism from the United Nations over harsh sentences for climate protesters.

Culture news

Evening Standard Awards recognise the best of London's theatre

The best performances in London's West End across 2023 have been celebrated at one of the nation's most prestigious theatre awards.

Experiences

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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