Bruce Castle Museum and Archive is set to welcome visitors this Sunday (May 4, 2025) for its Heritage Quarter Open Day, offering the public their first opportunity to view the newly renovated East Wing gallery spaces. The renovation project, funded by Haringey Council and Arts Council England through the Museum Estate and Development (MEND) capital […]
London Shoplifting Surges by 54%, Raising Concerns for Retail Worker Safety
Shoplifting incidents across London have increased by a staggering 54% over the past year, according to police crime statistics released today, prompting growing concern about retail worker safety in the capital. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals that shoplifting crime has now more than doubled since pandemic levels, with the number of recorded […]
Popular Community Food Market to Be Replaced by Towering £500m Housing Development
A beloved food destination that has become a cornerstone of south London community life is set to be demolished following the narrow approval of a controversial high-rise development. Southwark councillors voted by a slim margin on Wednesday to grant planning permission for the ambitious Borough Triangle project, which will transform a 1.5-football-pitch-sized area into a […]
Young Haringey Musicians Shine at Royal Albert Hall Performance
Talented young musicians from across Haringey borough delivered a spectacular concert at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall this week, marking the return of the celebrated Haringey Schools Music Festival. The prestigious venue resonated with diverse performances from local primary, secondary and alternative provision schools, alongside the borough’s accomplished Haringey Young Musicians ensembles. Among the standout […]
Haringey Council Expands Environmental Enforcement Team to Combat Waste Issues
Haringey Council is strengthening its environmental enforcement capabilities in direct response to residents’ demands for cleaner streets, officials announced today. The expansion will add 15 new environmental enforcement officers to the borough’s existing team, with deployment planned across all areas of Haringey. These officers will have authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for various offenses […]
Mid-Sized Regional Hubs Outperform Major Cities in Britain’s Top Work Destinations for 2025
A comprehensive new study has revealed that mid-sized regional cities are now outperforming major urban centres as Britain’s top destinations for jobs and work opportunities, with Winchester, Warwick, and Stafford claiming the leading positions nationwide. Research conducted by CoworkingCafe examined Britain’s largest cities across multiple metrics including employment rates, business growth, and housing affordability, highlighting […]
London Drivers Face Higher Parking Fines as Penalty Charges Rise for First Time in 14 Years
Motorists in London will face significantly higher fines for parking and traffic offences from next month, as penalty charges are set to increase for the first time since 2011. London Councils has announced that from Monday 7 April, penalty charge notices (PCNs) will rise by £30 across all categories, following approval from the Mayor of […]
New £3.4m Family Hub Opens in Wood Green to Support Local Families
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 […]
National Gallery to Host First UK Millet Exhibition in 50 Years
The National Gallery has announced plans to stage the first UK exhibition dedicated to Jean-François Millet in nearly 50 years, opening in autumn 2025. “Millet: Life on the Land” will present around 15 paintings and drawings by the influential 19th-century French artist, with the majority coming from British public collections. The exhibition coincides with the […]
Tate Britain Celebrates Edward Burra with First Major London Exhibition Since the 1980s
Tate Britain will shine a spotlight on Edward Burra next summer with the artist’s first major London retrospective in four decades, bringing renewed attention to one of Britain’s most distinctive yet often overlooked 20th century painters. Opening June 12, 2025, the exhibition will present more than 80 paintings alongside previously unseen archival materials, offering visitors […]