Britain is rolling out the red carpet for visitors with a brand-new global tourism campaign designed to capitalize on the country’s status as a premier film and TV location. VisitBritain has launched Starring GREAT Britain, a marketing initiative that spotlights the UK’s most iconic on-screen destinations, from the magical landscapes of Harry Potter to the […]
£1.6 Million Grant to Restore Historic Thaxted Windmill
Thaxted, Essex – January 24, 2025 – A major restoration project is set to bring new life to Thaxted Windmill, a cherished landmark in Essex, thanks to a £1.6 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. The funding—£1.3 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and £300,000 from Historic England—will support […]
Historic London Barn Gets £650,000 Rescue Package
One of London’s oldest thatched buildings is undergoing a major restoration, with master thatchers beginning work on a new roof for the 15th-century Upminster Tithe Barn. The £650,000 project, funded primarily by National Highways through the Lower Thames Crossing scheme, aims to save this rare medieval survival on London’s eastern fringe. The massive structure, measuring […]
Broadway Legend Makes Producing Debut with London Musical Premiere
Tony Award-winning director Jerry Mitchell is stepping into a new role as producer for ‘King of Pangea’, a groundbreaking musical set to premiere at London’s newly relocated King’s Head Theatre this summer. Mitchell, known for directing ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Kinky Boots’, discovered the show while mentoring its development at a writers’ residency in […]
Shoplifting Crisis Hits London as Attacks on Retail Staff Double
Shoplifting incidents have surged by 50% across London’s police forces, with the City of London area seeing an alarming 91% increase, according to new police statistics. The rise comes amid growing concerns about violence against shop workers, with one in six now reporting physical attacks. The retail crime wave has reached unprecedented levels, with the […]
Award-Winning Theatre Company Announces Major UK Tour for 30th Anniversary
Frantic Assembly, one of Britain’s most influential theatre companies, has announced an ambitious 17-week tour of its new production ‘Lost Atoms’, marking three decades of groundbreaking performance. The show will premiere at Leicester’s Curve theatre in September 2025 before touring major venues across the country. Written by BAFTA-winning writer Anna Jordan, known for hit TV […]
Dance Legends Faithless to Headline Alexandra Palace’s Summer Festival
Dance music pioneers Faithless will lead an eclectic lineup at this summer’s Kaleidoscope Festival, marking 20 years since their legendary Alexandra Palace concert. The one-day event, set for July 12th at London’s historic ‘People’s Palace’, promises to blend dance, indie, and comedy across multiple stages. Drum and bass pioneer Goldie joins the bill with a […]
London Council Leads National Fight Against Gambling Advertising
Haringey Council has become the first local authority in Britain to demand a national ban on gambling advertising, joining forces with the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) in a landmark move to combat gambling-related harm. The North London borough, where an estimated 8,000 residents suffer from gambling-related problems, is pushing for stricter controls on […]