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 […]
Headlong Announces Cast for UK Tour of ‘The House Party’
Award-winning theatre company Headlong has revealed the cast for their upcoming UK tour of “The House Party,” a contemporary reimagining of Strindberg’s “Miss Julie.” The production, which premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2024, will feature “Bridgerton” star Sesley Hope as Christine, alongside Synnøve Karlsen (“Miss Austen”) as Julie and Tom Lewis (“Gentleman Jack”) as […]
The Yard Theatre Announces Cast for Final Production in Current Space
The Yard Theatre has revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie,” which will be the final show in its current location before the theatre begins construction on a new purpose-built venue. Veteran actress Sharon Small, known for her roles in “Nye” and “Good,” will lead the cast as […]
Classical Music Promoter Celebrates 200th Gig with Ambitious New Season
through the noise, the innovative classical music promoter known for bringing classical performances to unconventional venues, has announced its most ambitious season yet as it celebrates its 200th performance. The company’s January-June 2025 lineup includes 32 new “noisenights” across 17 towns and cities, featuring its largest event to date at London’s historic Troxy venue. The […]
Jersey islander wins Christmas lottery jackpot
The Christmas Draw for the Channel Islands Lottery 2024 has already produced a winner for the first prize. According to the States of Guernsey, the winning ticket number 676349 from Jersey has been confirmed and claimed by the lucky winner. The jackpot prize of £483,795 has been awarded to the winner, who has chosen to […]
Lockerbie dad delighted by Colin Firth portrayal
Dr. Jim Swire, who lost his daughter Flora in Britain’s deadliest terror attack, has expressed delight at Colin Firth’s portrayal of him in a new Sky drama chronicling his decades-long search for truth about the Lockerbie bombing. The five-part series, “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,” adapts Dr. Swire’s book “The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search […]
Half a century of bringing news to the breakfast table
For fifty years, Good Morning Ulster has been Northern Ireland’s morning companion, providing the soundtrack to countless breakfasts and commutes. As BBC Radio Ulster’s flagship news programme celebrates its golden anniversary, its legacy of broadcasting excellence continues to shape the region’s morning conversations. The Journey From its inception, the programme aimed to elevate local coverage […]
Katie Piper gets ‘artificial eye’ after acid attack
Katie Piper, a TV presenter and former model, has revealed that she will be getting an “artificial eye” more than 16 years after suffering from a severe acid attack that left her with permanent scarring and severe injuries. The decision to opt for the prosthetic eye shell comes after “many years of battling” with her […]
Actor Anthony Hopkins’ home ‘destroyed’ in LA fires
Welsh-born acting legend Sir Anthony Hopkins has lost his Pacific Palisades home to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles, adding his name to a growing list of celebrities affected by the disaster. The 87-year-old double Oscar winner’s residence now stands as a stark symbol of the fire’s destruction, with only a brick chimney and […]
Ad filmed at TV stars’ wedding banned over smoking
An advertisement for a clothing brand featured reality TV stars Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan on their wedding day and has been prohibited for promoting smoking. The ad, shared on their Instagram accounts in October, showed the groom and groomsmen smoking cigars. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld two complaints, stating that the ads were […]