Guide to Smithfield's Christmas Eve Meat Auction
Everything you need to know about London's famous Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market. Find times, tips, and how to bag a festive bargain.
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Key London Development Decisions Expected in 2026
Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
Guardian's Top 20 Long Reads of 2025 Revealed
Explore The Guardian's curated selection of the 20 finest long-form articles from 2025, featuring deep dives into Russian literature, Syria's war, and YouTube stardom. Discover in-depth journalism at its best.
Australia's first large-scale snail translocation saves species
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
Inside London's 'Most Christmassy Pub' The Churchill Arms
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction Returns for 2025
London's historic Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction is back on Christmas Eve. Grab premium meats at bargain prices and witness one of the City's oldest festive traditions. Find all the details here.
Man with world's largest penis seeks challengers
Matt Barr, 42, from London, holds the medically verified record for the world's largest penis, measuring over 14 inches. He invites other men to come forward and see if they can outdo him.
Addison Rae named Guardian's Artist of the Year 2025
TikTok sensation Addison Rae reflects on her Grammy-nominated debut album, learning to navigate fame, and why 'life is lonely' in an exclusive interview. Discover her journey from viral dancer to critical acclaim.
Guggenheim Scraps Basque Expansion Plan After Protests
The Guggenheim Foundation has abandoned plans to build a satellite museum in a protected Basque nature reserve following major environmental protests. Campaigners celebrate a victory for local wildlife.
Decommissioned London Tube signs sell for up to £2,000
Decommissioned London Underground signs are on sale for up to £2,000. The London Transport Museum calls it a chance to own a piece of transport history. See the collection now.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
V&A's Marie Antoinette Show is 2025's Top Exhibition
Time Out's writer crowns Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A as London's best non-art exhibition of 2025. Discover the queen's fashion, legacy, and why it runs until March 2026.
Rome's Metro C 'Museum Stations' Finally Open to Public
Rome's new Colosseo-Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia metro stations open, showcasing stunning archaeological finds after years of construction delays. A journey through ancient history.
Child damages £240k gold crown at Beijing museum
A young boy knocks over a £240,765 gold wedding crown at a Beijing museum. Experts estimate £42,420 in damage as liability questions arise. Read the latest.
Libya's National Museum Reopens After 14-Year Closure
The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure, aiming to foster unity and showcase the country's rich heritage. Discover the treasures inside and the challenges that remain.
London's Christmas Eve forecast: Grey skies and 8C high
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
Louvre leak damages 300-400 Egyptology works
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe on creativity as resistance in jail
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
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Art Weekly: Lost Tudor Dagger & Record Fabergé Egg
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£4m Norman Coin Hoard Heads to Bath for Exhibition
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£500k Historic Army Sketches Destroyed in Van Fire
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Historic London meat and fish markets find new Docklands home
London's ancient Smithfield meat and Billingsgate fish markets are set to relocate to Albert Island in Docklands, promising £750m investment and 2,200 jobs for Newham. Discover the plans for their new era.
Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets moving to Royal Docks
London's historic Smithfield Meat Market and Billingsgate Fish Market have a new preferred site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks. The move, planned for 2028, promises growth for traders and major redevelopment for their current central London locations
Historic London Markets Plan Move to Royal Docks
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could relocate to a new combined site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, promising billions in growth. Read the latest on the landmark move.
Albino Alligator Claude Dies at San Francisco Museum
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets Moving to Albert Island
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets have a new preferred home at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, with the major relocation set for 2028. Discover the plans for this landmark move.
London's Hidden Christmas Market Feels Like Europe
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
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