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Passengers can now travel directly from Essex to Heathrow on Elizabeth line
Passengers can now travel directly from Essex to Heathrow airport as part of changes to London’s Elizabeth line. Updates to the line’s timetable mean trains...
World’s largest collection of Banksy artworks to go on display in London
The world’s largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy artworks is set to go on display in London. The Art of Banksy, featuring more than...
Four London landmarks to join Big Ben in lighting up for the King’s coronation
Four London landmarks have been announced as additions to the list of buildings which will light up across the nation to mark the King’s coronation....
Prince and Princess of Wales take the Tube to the pub as London prepares for coronation
The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled on the Elizabeth Line for the first time as they took public transport to a pub to hear...
Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben to light up for King’s coronation
Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben will be lit up with a series of projections to mark the King’s coronation. Images of the national flowers of...
Coronation benches designed by children to be at Tower of London all summer
Coronation benches designed by schoolchildren across the UK will be at the Tower of London throughout the summer. The 14 illustrated benches reflect the values...
First look images released of Al Murray as King Charles II in new West End show
First look images have been released of comedian Al Murray as King Charles II in an upcoming West End show. The Pub Landlord stars alongside...
HMV to reopen historic Oxford Street store
HMV is to reopen its historic Oxford Street store later this year after a four-year absence. The music retailer shut the flagship store in 2019...
Horse-drawn carriage available to book on Uber in London ahead of coronation
Royal fans can get into the coronation spirit by booking an Uber ride with a difference – a horse-drawn carriage that resembles the King’s mode...
Queen Consort waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London
A waxwork of the Queen Consort has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the coronation in May. Styled in a dark blue gown,...
In Pictures: London Marathon runners hit streets of capital
About 48,000 people are taking part in this year’s London Marathon. The event has returned to its usual April timing after three years of the...
Museum of Shakespeare exploring London’s first theatreland announced
The Museum of Shakespeare is set to open in spring 2024 allowing visitors to explore the archaeological remains of The Curtain Playhouse for the first...
First printed edition of Shakespeare’s plays to go on display at London’s Guildhall Library
One of the first printed editions of William Shakespeare’s plays will go on rare display in London’s Guildhall Library to mark 400 years since it...
‘Effortlessly cool’ London street signs from 1950s and ’60s to be auctioned off
Hundreds of London street signs, from Regent Street to Soho Square, are being auctioned off – giving fans of the capital the chance to own...
Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Tina Turner outfits to star in Diva exhibition
Outfits worn by Marilyn Monroe, Sir Elton John and Tina Turner are to go on show at a museum in London. More than 250 objects,...
Crown Jewels to be projected on to Tower of London to tell story of coronations
The Crown Jewels will be projected on to the Tower of London before touring UK landmarks under plans to tell the story of coronations to...
Preparations to prevent collision at Queen’s 1953 coronation part of new display at Lambeth Palace
Coronation artifacts including hand-drawn ceremonial diagrams designed to avoid a “collision” of key players during the anointing of the late Queen are to go on...
New fashion exhibition brings the Met Gala to Kensington Palace
Outfits once worn by Beyonce, Blake Lively, Billy Porter, Nicola Coughlan and Katy Perry populate the rooms of Kensington Palace, as part of a blockbuster...
Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London
Paddington Bear has inspired a new large-scale interactive experience in London. The multi-sensory show will take up residence in County Hall on London’s Southbank later...
More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel
More than 200 Chanel looks will be seen together for the first time in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s (V&A) forthcoming exhibition on the work...
National Portrait Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering color photographer
The National Portrait Gallery is set to reopen with more than two dozen newly discovered works from trailblazing 20th-century British photographer Yevonde. Yevonde: Life And...
London Eye gets spring clean to mark start of the season
One of London’s most distinctive landmarks has had a thorough clean to mark the first day of spring on Monday. Staff braved heights of 135...
Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again
The Natural History Museum was the most visited indoor attraction in the UK for a second consecutive year, research shows. The London museum had 4,654,608...
Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back
Gatwick Airport returned to profitability in 2022 amid a bounce-back in air travel as coronavirus rules eased, but said it has “some way to go...
Sir Mark Rylance brings role as Dr Semmelweis to West End
Sir Mark Rylance is set to reprise the titular role in Dr. Semmelweis as the play opens in London’s West End this summer. The 63-year-old...
Shire horses prepare Tower of London moat for next wildflower display
The Tower of London has employed a pair of shire horses to transform its moat into a permanent haven for wildflowers. Around 20 million seeds...
In Video: Watch pianist Lang Lang perform at St Pancras station
St Pancras was treated to a special performance by renowned pianist Lang Lang, who put on a show in the heart of the London station....
Heathrow ready for ‘successful Easter getaway’ after chaos of 2022
Heathrow has sought to reassure families it is prepared for a “successful Easter getaway” after many saw their holiday plans ruined a year ago. The...
More than 40,000 plant species now stored in Kew Gardens’ seed bank
The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) is celebrating a major milestone after banking more than 40,000 different plant species in an effort to preserve rare, threatened...
Judi Dench hails ‘heroic’ Ada Salter as blue plaque unveiled
Dame Judi Dench has described Ada Salter as a “heroic woman” as a blue plaque was unveiled to the former green space campaigner. The Oscar-winning...