A new Family Hub offering comprehensive support services for local families has opened in Wood Green, completing Haringey Council’s ambitious £3.4 million programme to establish four such centres across the borough. Located at the Rising Green Youth Hub on Wood Green High Road, the centre will serve as the final piece in the council’s strategy […]
Dinosaurs and Steam Trains Collide for Easter Fun at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Families looking for Easter holiday entertainment can journey back in time twice over at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) this April, with a unique combination of heritage rail travel and prehistoric adventure. The popular attraction, which runs through the heart of the North York Moors National Park, has announced a packed programme of dinosaur-themed […]
National Gallery Celebrates 200th Anniversary with Record-Breaking 4.7 Million Visitors
The National Gallery has announced that more than 4.7 million people saw its paintings in person during its 200th anniversary year, marking a 15% increase from 2023 figures. The London institution welcomed 3.2 million visitors to its Trafalgar Square home in 2024, with a further 1.5 million engaging with its exhibitions and programmes at venues […]
Blenheim Palace Opens Doors to Victorian ‘Downstairs’ World in New Visitor Experience
Areas of Blenheim Palace that have remained hidden from public view for centuries will be opened for the first time this month as part of an immersive new attraction. ‘Life Below Stairs’, launching on 29th March, will give visitors unprecedented access to the original Victorian working kitchens and service areas of the Oxfordshire stately home, […]
Groundbreaking Exhibition Challenges Medical View of Deafness at Wellcome Collection
A major new exhibition opening next month at London’s Wellcome Collection will challenge conventional perspectives on deafness and sign language through provocative artworks that blend humour with social commentary. ‘1880 THAT’, running from 17 April to 16 November 2025, marks the first major London exhibition by Berlin-based artists Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader, who […]
MI5 Opens Secret Archives for First-Ever Public Exhibition of Spy Artefacts
Britain’s domestic intelligence agency has granted unprecedented access to its private collection of espionage equipment and historical items for a major new exhibition at The National Archives. Set to open on 5 April at the Kew facility in London, “MI5: Official Secrets” marks the first time in the agency’s 115-year history that it has collaborated […]
New Lawn Seed Blend Offers Easy Way to Create Garden Wildflower Habitats
As the UK continues to face significant biodiversity loss, Johnson’s Lawn Seed has introduced a new product aimed at helping gardeners support local wildlife and pollinators without sacrificing a functional lawn. “Nature’s Lawn with Mowable Wildflowers” combines slow-growing grass varieties with native wildflower seeds, allowing homeowners to create habitats for beneficial insects while maintaining a […]
Heathrow Reports Record February Passenger Numbers While Advancing Sustainability Goals
Heathrow Airport has reported continued strong demand in February, serving more than 5.7 million passengers during what is traditionally a quieter month for aviation. The figure marks the 12th consecutive month where average daily passenger numbers exceeded 200,000, making it the busiest February on record when adjusted for leap years. The UK’s largest airport saw […]
Government Boosts Planning System with New Investment, RTPI Welcomes Changes
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has welcomed the government’s decision to reinvest planning fees back into the planning system, addressing long-standing concerns about resource shortages in local planning departments. Dr Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, described the proposals as having “the potential to fundamentally change how we plan our […]
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Announces 30 Grant Recipients for London Borough of Culture 2025
Wandsworth’s annual arts festival has revealed its first programme announcements for 2025, with 30 creative projects receiving funding as part of the borough’s year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture. The Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) will run from June 6-22, 2025, bringing live music, theatre, comedy, circus, street performances and interactive workshops to venues […]