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 […]
D-Day in Wool: Global Knitters Create Remarkable WWII Exhibition
What started as a simple garden gate decoration has evolved into an extraordinary international art project, as knitters worldwide have created 80 intricate wool scenes depicting the D-Day landings for the 80th anniversary. “The Longest Yarn,” now showing at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen, transforms military history through an unexpected medium. Created by Northern Ireland […]
Van Gogh Exhibition Breaks All-Time National Gallery Attendance Record
The National Gallery’s landmark Van Gogh exhibition has closed with a record-breaking 334,589 visitors, making it the most popular ticketed show in the institution’s history. The exhibition’s final weekend saw unprecedented demand, prompting the Gallery to open overnight for only the second time ever. “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers” surpassed previous attendance records held by […]
100% Optical Extends Love Eyewear Awards Deadline, Announces Expert Judging Panel
The entry deadline for the prestigious Love Eyewear Awards has been extended to January 26th, 2025, as organizers announce an expanded judging panel including practicing opticians for the first time. The awards, part of the UK’s largest optical exhibition 100% Optical, will celebrate innovation across the eyewear industry at London’s ExCel from March 1-3. Winners […]
Sculptor’s Daughter ‘Gobsmacked’ by Holocaust Memorial Tribute at Hornsey Library
A unique candleholder honoring Holocaust survivor and renowned sculptor Naomi Blake has been unveiled at Hornsey Library, moving her daughter to tears with its intricate detail and powerful symbolism. The piece, created by Haringey Libraries’ Tom Skitt, forms part of the nationwide ’80 Candles for 80 Years’ project commemorating the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz Birkenau’s […]
UK Border Entry Fee Set to Increase as Transit Rules Change
International travelers will soon face higher costs to enter the UK as the government announces a 60% increase in its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee, rising from £10 to £16. The price hike comes just months after the system’s introduction. However, in a move that will benefit thousands of connecting passengers, Heathrow and Manchester airports […]
BALPA Wins Landmark Case Against Ryanair Over Strike Blacklisting
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has secured a major victory against Ryanair in the Court of Appeal, with judges ruling that the airline’s practice of blacklisting striking pilots was unlawful. The case stemmed from a 2019 industrial dispute when Ryanair removed travel benefits from pilots who participated in legal strike action. The airline maintained […]
London Loses Its Dedicated TV Station After 10 Years
London Live, the capital’s dedicated local television channel, has announced it will cease broadcasting this month after a decade on air. The channel, which launched in 2014 under the ownership of Evening Standard proprietor Evgeny Lebedev, will air its final news programme on January 16th, with the channel going dark permanently at midnight on January […]
Railway Link to South West “Failing Basic Needs,” New Study Reveals
The main railway line connecting London to South West England is “sorely in need of investment” following the cancellation of major road improvements in the region, according to a new transport study. The report comes as the government recently scrapped the £2bn Stonehenge tunnel project and other A303 upgrades. The study, conducted by transport consultants […]