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Sam Smith portrait joins UK Royal Family at National Portrait Gallery

The portrait of the five-time Grammy Award winner will hang alongside the King and the Princess of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of its 'History Makers' display, which celebrates the most influential figures of contemporary culture.

Business

Diageo spirits sink as Latin American sales fail to perform

London spirits maker Diageo's shares dropped 8% in early trading as it reported plummeting sales in Latin America and the Caribbean. The spirits maker warned that challenges remain.

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Bird mess: London Museum’s new pigeon logo proves unpopular

The museum says it asked 500 Londoners and tourists to share their thoughts on the logo in focus groups, workshops and surveys.

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Sculpture in the City returns with 17 artworks hidden around London

This year's edition of Sculpture in the City will see 17 sculptures by 15 artists grace the streets of the City of London for 12 months.

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Missed the Eras Tour? Catch Taylor Swift's costumes at London's V&A

Calling all Swifties! London's V&A Museum is presenting a trail featuring a curated collection of costumes, guitars, and other memorabilia from Swift's extensive career.

United Kingdom

UK honours 487 fallen Ukrainian athletes ahead of Olympics debut

As Ukraine makes its debut in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, London honours the country's 487 sportsmen and women who were killed in the Russian invasion.

Art

Rare 17th-century decorative paper-cuttings go on display in London

The intricate designs – very rare examples of the paper-cutting art form – were found beneath the floorboards of a former London boarding school, and will be on show until December.

Lifestyle

Thousands of My Little Ponies go on display at London exhibition

4,000 My Little Ponies, a giant Transformer, miniature nail art sculptures and more make up a London exhibition dedicated to UK hobbies.

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A look inside London Natural History Museum's newly revamped gardens

Dippy the diplodocus is back at London's Natural History Museum - only she's now called Fern and she's moved to prime position in the museum's revamped gardens.

Art

Polish artist Goshka Macuga takes over London Roman temple

Macuga digs into the Roman mythology of the Roman temple of Mithras – hidden beneath the City of London – in her cave-like immersive installation.

Art

In pictures: 50 years of everyday Bengali life in East London

Running until 3 August 2024 at the Four Corners gallery in London, 'I Am Who I Am Now' is a celebration of the Bengali East End.

Europe News

Police capture man suspected of killing family of racing commentator

26-year-old Kyle Clifford was caught near his home in Enfield, north London and is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

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Hip-hop icons Cypress Hill set to make 1996 Simpsons joke come true

The show The Simpsons has become notorious for some of its episodes and jokes becoming eerily accurate. After a joke in a 1996 episode, the London Symphony Orchestra are to play Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday album at Royal Albert Hall.

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The giant yellow pumpkin of London, Yayoi Kusama's latest masterpiece

Visitors to London's Kensington Gardens can see a six-meter tall, bright yellow pumpkin speckled with dots.

Travel News

Dreaming of winter? Eurostar Snow tickets are now on sale

Returning in December, this train service offers a sustainable route from London to the Alps.

Art

In the Eye of the Storm: Discover Ukrainian Modernism in London

As Ukrainian contemporary culture today battles an existential threat, a London exhibition explores how modernism in Ukraine flourished against the turbulent political backdrop of the early 20th century.

Art

Here's what to expect from this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

From a sculpted athletic torso pierced by metal rods to a skull adorned with glittering decorations, the Royal Academy's eclectic Summer Exhibition has something for everyone.

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Why is Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl facing Swiftie wrath?

Why can't everyone get along? Taylor Swift fans are getting all hot and bothered about comments made by the Foo Fighters frontman. But is there any reason to?

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What are the best European cities for music lovers?

London tops the list of the best European city for music. But the number two spot may surprise you...

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Sir Ian McKellen to miss further London shows after stage fall

The 85-year-old actor will not be returning to the stage in London after his fall earlier this week. He is expected to make a full and speedy recovery.