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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]