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Damian Lewis herds sheep over London bridge in medieval tradition

Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls.

Art

Congregation: Es Devlin to unveil major new work in support of UNHCR

Bringing together portraits, animation, sound sequences and choral performances, the landmark installation at London’s St Mary le Strand Church will be unveiled on Thursday (3 October).

Art

How Olafur Eliasson will take over Piccadilly Circus and Times Square

Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson is set to take over some of the world’s biggest public spaces in his most impressive installation piece yet.

Cinema

What are the must-see films at this year’s BFI London Film Festival?

Here are the 15 films you need to see at this year's LFF - from future Oscar hopefuls to powerful protest films and absurdist comedies, there's truly something for everyone in this 68th edition's vibrant line-up.

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Culture news

Is London's new and gory serial killer exhibition a step too far?

London’s newest visitor attraction is a gore fest that revels in the murder and mayhem of serial killers.

Europe News

Five women accuse late Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed of rape

Al-Fayed, who died in 2023, has faced similar allegations since 1997.

Travel News

Travel from UK to Georgia set to get much quicker with direct flights

The new routes from Heathrow and Luton will cut down flight time from around eight to five hours.

Art

Faces of transgender people adorn a new artwork in Trafalgar Square

The sculpture is the latest installation on the Fourth Plinth and is described as a piece designed to “unite the trans community around the world”.

Culture news

Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition to open in London

The collection of photographs by Jonathan Rach hits London next month. ‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails' second album 'The Downward Spiral', and features "unseen" images from NIN's 1994-1996 'Self Destruct' tour.

Culture news

Reflections: Dive into Ukrainian film, past and present, in London

Presented by Ukrainian Institute London, the 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival is bringing Ukrainian cinema to Soho. Its theme, 'Reflections', speaks to notions of self-reflection and self-determination - particularly salient concerns for a country under attack.

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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?

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

Europe News

'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.

Culture news

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.

Culture news

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.

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