Culture news

How the UK is preparing to welcome a new king

From trending toys to details of the royal outfit, here is a snapshot of what is happening in London just days before the coronation of King Charles III.

02/05/2023

Culture news

Inclusive or tone-deaf? Coronation watchers asked to pledge allegiance

The British monarchy wants to usher in a fresh new era with King Charles III’s coronation. But a planned pledge of allegiance has struck a false note.

01/05/2023

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London's iconic Madame Tussauds wax museum adds Camilla

Madame Tussauds wax museum in London has added a figure of the soon-to-be-Queen Camilla alongside King Charles III in its Royal Family collection.

28/04/2023

Culture news

Comedian Harry Hill takes aim at Tony Blair in controversial new show

"TONY!", a new rock opera that takes a satirical look at the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has premiered at the Leicester Square Theatre in London.

27/04/2023

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Why London is still a hub for European tech jobs post-Brexit

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Lots of high-growth companies, a focus on innovation and a vibrant start-up community – here’s why you should consider London for a career in tech.

27/04/2023

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Watch: London's Beefeaters don uniforms with insignia of Charles III

The Tower of London's Yeomen Warders, nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, open the Tower to the public on their first day in a new uniform to mark the change in monarch.

24/04/2023

United Kingdom

Stabbings are spreading 'like a virus' in Britain. Why?

Knife crime has lept by more than 34% over the last decade in England and Wales, according to data.

20/04/2023

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London exhibition showcases female Eastern European surrealist art

This unprecedented showcase features the works of outstanding Surrealists from Poland, the former Czechoslovakia, and the former Yugoslavia, tracing the development of the movement from the 1930s to its present-day revival.

19/04/2023

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'Crown to Couture': The fashion exhibition you don't want to miss

London's Kensington Palace plays host to their largest ever fashion exhibition 'Crown to Couture', which looks at Georgian court looks to contemporary red carpet high fashion

12/04/2023

Culture news

Jon Burgerman on his latest 'Sim City' exhibition and AI art

We sat down with the celebrated UK-born artist Jon Burgerman, who has recently launched his newest exhibition, 'Sim City', at the OMNI gallery in London.

11/04/2023

United Kingdom

Crowns and carriages: New details of Charles and Camilla's coronation

The King and Queen Consort will take a carriage procession through the streets of London - but on a much shorter route than Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned.

10/04/2023

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Bowie's lightning bolt: New exhibition on rock's most iconic image

Watch that man! Name a more iconic duo than David Bowie and lightning bolts. This new London exhibition traces the story of the famous album cover behind 'Aladdin Sane'.

06/04/2023

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Eccentric duo Gilbert & George launch new exhibition space in London

Gilbert & George have opened a new permanent exhibition space in London called the Gilbert & George Centre, which will host one to two exhibitions each year.

03/04/2023

Culture news

Dogs in art: A new exhibition shares the power of pet portraiture

A new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection pays tribute to our centuries-old relationship with dogs (sorry cats)

29/03/2023

United Kingdom

'Appalling': UK police urged to stop strip-searching children

It comes after a "deeply concerning" report found children as young as eight are being strip-searched by officers.

27/03/2023

United Kingdom

'Horrific' organ harvesting plot in UK leads to convictions

A UK court found the Nigerian senator, his wife and a doctor lured a 21-year-old man to Britain with the promise of a job, but intended to take his kidney.

24/03/2023

Moments

Istanbul to London: World’s longest bus trip from to set off in August

Take the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road and venture to Europe’s northernmost point accessible on wheels on this epic adventure.

23/03/2023

Destinations

Which cities can you reach in under five hours by train from London?

Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London.

21/03/2023

Food and Drink

Fancy drinking in the style of James Bond?

A London fixture going back to 1931, London's Dorchester Hotel has undergone several changes, which will continue throughout the year, and has recently unveiled The Vesper Bar.

18/03/2023

Culture news

Award-winning Chinese sculptor Zheng Lu’s works come to London

The exhibition will feature some of Lu's new works from the 'Water in Dripping' and 'Aurora Edge' series.

17/03/2023