London City Ballet, newly revived after a 30-year hiatus, has announced an ambitious 2025 season featuring three UK premieres and the return of international star Alina Cojocaru as guest artist. The company will perform at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on September 13 and 14, ahead of a major international tour. In a significant coup for the […]
Maritime Masterpieces: Georges Seurat’s Seaside Works Come to London’s Courtauld Gallery
In a major coup for London’s art scene, the Courtauld Gallery has announced a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Georges Seurat’s fascination with the English Channel coastline. Opening in February 2026, “Seurat and the Sea” marks the first time these maritime masterpieces have been gathered together in the UK. The exhibition provides a fresh perspective on the […]
Met Police Chief Tours North London to Assess Community Safety Initiative
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley conducted a significant visit to Haringey and Enfield today, examining the progress of the ambitious ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ project that spans both boroughs. The Commissioner’s tour of local hotspots provided firsthand insight into community safety challenges, accompanied by key local leaders including Haringey Council Leader Cllr Peray Ahmet, Enfield […]
Haringey Says Farewell to Borough’s First Black Female Mayor, Erline Prescott
Haringey Council and the local community have bid a heartfelt farewell to former councillor Erline Prescott, the borough’s first Black female Mayor, at a funeral attended by friends, family, and colleagues. Prescott passed away in November 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to Haringey. Erline Prescott was a trailblazer in local politics, […]
An Oak Tree Returns to the Young Vic for its 20th Anniversary
The Young Vic Theatre will host the 20th-anniversary run of An Oak Tree, Tim Crouch’s groundbreaking play, from May 6–17, 2025. Written, performed, and co-directed by Crouch, this production continues its tradition of featuring a different guest artist each night—a performer who has neither read nor rehearsed the play prior to stepping on stage. The […]
Safety Measures Strengthened at Downhills Park Following Community Meeting
Haringey Council has met with community representatives to address safety concerns at Downhills Park following a series of vandalism incidents and anti-social behavior in the children’s playground last year. The meeting, which took place yesterday afternoon, brought together members of the Friends of Downhills Park group with Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Emily […]
National Gallery to Spotlight Wright of Derby’s Haunting ‘Candlelight’ Series
The National Gallery has announced a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the dramatic and mysterious nocturnal works of Joseph Wright of Derby, marking the first time these masterpieces have been united in over three decades. “Wright of Derby: From the Shadows,” opening in November 2025, will challenge conventional interpretations of one of Britain’s most intriguing 18th-century artists. […]
Eden Camp Transforms into Spy Academy for February Half-Term
North Yorkshire’s unique modern history museum, Eden Camp, is launching an exciting spy-themed adventure week this February half-term. The former prisoner of war camp will host a range of interactive espionage activities from February 17-23, designed to engage young visitors while exploring Britain’s wartime history. The week-long program features daily Code Cracker Trails where families […]
London Dominates World’s Best Department Store Rankings
London’s historic Fortnum & Mason has been crowned the world’s best department store in a comprehensive new study analyzing over 46,000 customer reviews. The prestigious Piccadilly establishment leads a strong showing for London, with three of the capital’s stores ranking in the global top five. The study, conducted by CouponPi, evaluated 50 of the world’s […]
Steam Giants: Historic A4 Pacific Returns to Yorkshire’s Heritage Line
Rail enthusiasts and history lovers are in for a treat this spring as one of the most magnificent survivors of Britain’s steam age returns to service. The A4 Pacific locomotive No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will grace the rails of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in March 2025, offering visitors a rare chance to experience […]