MacMillan's Christmas Oratorio Review: A Magical Barbican Night
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.
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.
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North London's iconic Hornsey Town Hall reopens as a vibrant arts centre after a major refurbishment. Discover live music, theatre, cinema and more in this modernist landmark.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert is back for 2026. The film screens with a live orchestra, DJ, and electronics. London's Royal Festival Hall hosts the first show on March 21. Get tickets now.
David Moyes reveals Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is injured for Everton's Premier League match against Arsenal, but Jack Grealish is fit. Key updates ahead of the crucial Merseyside fixture.
Popular South London food hall Mercato Metropolitano confirms it will remain open until the end of 2026, despite approved plans for redevelopment. Discover the future for its 40 independent traders.
BBC pundit Chris Sutton forecasts a tight Arsenal victory at Goodison Park, citing Everton's 'massive injury blow' with Dewsbury-Hall and Grealish doubts. Read the full match preview.
Eddie Howe provides a worrying update on Tino Livramento's knee injury ahead of Newcastle's Premier League match against Chelsea. Lewis Hall could return. Full details here.
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.
Greenwich's Borough Hall has avoided a licence suspension after noise complaints. Its Saturday hours have been cut by one hour and new noise controls imposed following a council review.
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.
Independent reviewer Jonathan Hall KC warns the UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could harm journalists, thinktanks, and protesters. Read the full report on the risks of state overreach.
Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan's classic rom-com 'Sleepless in Seattle' gets its first live concert performance at London's Royal Festival Hall on Valentine's Day 2026. Book tickets now.
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Frank Gehry, the revolutionary architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and other global landmarks, has died at 96. Explore his life and seismic impact on modern design.
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The spoof genre makes a comeback with Fackham Hall, a hilarious Downton Abbey parody starring Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. Read our full review of this joke-dense period romp.
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall, 69, has wed her partner, audio engineer Russell Thomas, 54, in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Read their modern love story.
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.
CBS has abruptly cancelled a planned town hall with journalist Bari Weiss after host Erika Kirk's past controversial remarks resurfaced. The network faces scrutiny over its editorial vetting process.
The UK's independent terrorism legislation reviewer warns the new national security strategy fails to address escalating online dangers, where almost all terrorism now begins. Read the critical analysis.
Greenwich's historic Borough Hall faces a licence review following resident complaints over late-night noise and disruption, pitting community concerns against the venue's economic benefits.
The Philharmonia Orchestra, under Santtu-Matias Rouvali, premiered Fazıl Say's 'Mother Earth' at London's Royal Festival Hall. Read our review of this powerful climate-themed concerto.
New York singer-songwriter Cameron Winter delivers a captivating, sold-out solo show in Manchester, reimagining songs from his acclaimed debut album 'Heavy Metal'. Witness his unique artistry.
Mass shooting at Stockton banquet hall leaves one dead and ten wounded. Police hunt for multiple suspects as community reels from latest gun violence tragedy.
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Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.
Polish composer Hania Rani premiered two compelling new works, 'Shining' and 'Non Fiction', with the Manchester Collective at London's Barbican Hall. A review of the ethereal and absorbing storytelling.