UK Pantos Extend Run, Battling January Blues
Discover how pantomimes in Nottingham, Liverpool, and London are extending their runs into the new year, offering vital cheer and boosting theatre revenues. Find out where to catch a late-season show.
Discover how pantomimes in Nottingham, Liverpool, and London are extending their runs into the new year, offering vital cheer and boosting theatre revenues. Find out where to catch a late-season show.
London-based hedge fund Chepstow Lane Capital reports impressive double-digit returns for 2025, defying broader market volatility. Discover the strategy behind their success.
The Guardian's esteemed classical music critic Andrew Clements has died at 75. Read about his 32-year legacy, his championing of contemporary composers, and the indelible mark he left on music journalism.
Vocalist Elaine Mitchener delivered a remarkable performance at London's Wigmore Hall, pushing the boundaries of voice and electronics in a virtuoso tour-de-force. Discover the review.
A proposed new podcast studio, The New Blxck, in East London's Brick Lane faces a key licensing decision this week. Local residents and authorities have raised concerns over noise and cumulative impact in the area. Read the full story.
Baritone Roderick Williams presents a compelling English song cycle inspired by Schubert's Winterreise at London's Wigmore Hall, with pianist Christopher Glynn. Discover the melancholic parallels.
Forest Lane Park in east London is set for a major refurbishment after securing a £904,141 National Lottery grant. The project will restore paths, play areas, and tackle anti-social behaviour.
Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia to pioneer responsible AI tools for music creation, aiming to protect copyright and prevent generic 'AI slop'. A potential industry blueprint emerges.
Amazon is offering Prime members four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, including ad-free music, podcasts, and Audible. This limited-time deal expires on January 9, 2026.
A North London mum is only allowing her son a basic 'brick phone' until he's 16, citing online dangers and child development. She's calling for a wider ban in schools.
Two London Underground stations are just a 3-minute walk apart, yet a Tube journey between them can take over 30 minutes. Discover why walking is often the fastest option on the network.
Suzanne Wilmot, 60, died in a collision on Whitehall Lane. A man was arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A woman was rushed to hospital after being shot in Chadwell Heath, Dagenham. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences. Police appeal for witnesses.
Amazon launches a limited-time offer giving Prime members four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Access 100 million songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. Deal ends January 9.
Grab four months of Amazon Music Unlimited free before January 9th. Enjoy 100 million songs, podcasts, and an audiobook, ad-free. Perfect for beating the January blues.
Alex Young, once a teen EDM star, reveals how UK dance culture helped him reinvent himself as Villager after addiction struggles. Discover his unique sound.
From paranoid folk to pop-dubstep classics, journalists reveal the forgotten tracks that became their most replayed revelations of the year. Discover the hidden gems.
Police were called to Mill Lane in Witham, Essex, after a man's body was discovered. Officers confirm the death is not suspicious and next of kin are informed.
A 79-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on Rayners Lane in Pinner. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
An 88-year-old woman was seriously injured in a South London e-bike hit-and-run on Rye Lane, Peckham. Police are appealing for witnesses after the cyclist fled the scene.
Countertenor Hugh Cutting and his Refound Ensemble deliver a stunning, intimate performance of 17th-century music at London's Wigmore Hall, showcasing rare emotional depth.
Discover the groundbreaking sounds of 2025. Our definitive list of the year's most innovative experimental albums pushes musical boundaries. Listen now!
Sir James MacMillan conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra in his own Christmas Oratorio at London's Barbican Hall. Read our review of this ferociously committed performance.
From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.
PPE Medpro, the company connected to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone, has been wound up. It owes the UK government £148m for supplying unusable PPE during the Covid pandemic. Read the full story.
A man has been found dead at an address in Greenford, Ealing. Three people are in custody as police treat the death as unexpected. Read the latest.
A star-studded ensemble including Janine Jansen and Kian Soltani launched Beare's new Cultural Trust with a sold-out London concert of Schubert and Schoenberg masterpieces.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
The City of London Corporation has approved over £151 million to refurbish its housing estates. The 10-year plan aims to tackle issues like damp, mould, and disrepair in homes across the capital.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze broke out around midnight at the Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.