36 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'ends Man United deal eight years early' as brutal measures continue

Manchester United are reportedly moving their London office to a smaller site in Covent Garden as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting measures continue.

Economics

42 h. ago From the Met to maximum security: Joyce DiDonato is on a mission to bring opera to the people

The celebrated American mezzo-soprano has graced the world’s top opera houses, but is equally passionate about performing to first-timers – and inmatesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAmerican mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato apologises for the bed hair as we chat via zoom from Tasmania, where she’s preparing a series of concerts to mark her first time performing in Australia. “I’m windswept”, she laughs as she pats down her signature spiky blond hair. “I’m having a week of vacation, which is rare for me.” Downtime for DiDonato is made rarer by a punishing touring schedule that sees her perform around the globe in recitals showcasing her extraordinary vocal technique, while juggling major roles in classical and contemporary opera. She’s a regular at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and has sung in the world’s top opera houses, including Milan’s La Scala and Covent Garden in London.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend,...

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44 h. ago Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Bunga 90: The one where you time travel

Here is a place to revel in Fresh Prince swagger and the fearless joy of the Spice Girls, says Josh Barrie

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3 d. ago Celebrity Traitors stars Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie reunite after THAT nail

Joining Hollywood star Hayley Atwell and fellow acting heavyweight Derek Jacobi, the duo seemed thrilled to have crossed paths, around six months after filming the hugely successful BBC show.

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3 d. ago Rebecca Adlington and Georgia Jones kick off Christmas at LEGO’s new Covent Garden wonderland

They joined local families as some of the first to explore the immersive pop-up, which blends hands-on creativity with a dash of holiday magic

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4 d. ago Covent Garden property which inspired Harry Potter's famous wand shop for sale for £2 million

1 Goodwin’s Court was purchased by its current owner in 2013, and has been the subject of a ‘painstaking’ revival project

Economics

4 d. ago ALO transforms its Covent Garden Sanctuary into an Alpine Escape

ALO transforms its Covent Garden Sanctuary into an Alpine Escape  London Post

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7 d. ago Popular Parisian bakery opening first London shop in Covent Garden

Popular Parisian bakery opening first London shop in Covent Garden  MyLondon

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8 d. ago Kim Turnbull hits the DJ decks as Clara Amfo dazzles in red at a week of celeb parties across London

The stars descended on the hottest spots in London for a slew of events, from a 90s-themed Christmas party in Camden to a coffee bar with a difference in Covent Garden

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8 d. ago Covent Garden’s Christmas lights will be turned on for 2025 next week

Covent Garden’s Christmas lights will be turned on for 2025 next week  Time Out

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9 d. ago Iconic 90s fashion chain is returning to British high street TODAY with new flagship store

A FAMOUS fashion retailer is returning to the UK for the first time in four years. An American fashion brand has officially opened a standalone physical store in Covent Garden, London today. For the first time since 2021, Gap fans can visit the flagship store at 30-31 Long Acre. This comes after the retailer was...

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1 week ago Adoh Restaurant Covent Garden, London Review: A fast and fun Sri Lankan street food

Adoh Restaurant Covent Garden, London Review: A fast and fun Sri Lankan street food-inspired sister spot to Kolamba  Time Out

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1 week ago ‘I thought ‘Bond girl’ was such a demeaning term’: Famke Janssen on acting, ambition and Woody Allen

She came to prominence as a model, before starring as Xenia Onatopp opposite Pierce Brosnan’s 007. Then, instead of pursuing glamorous roles, she got gritty. She discusses sexism, success and why she won’t be stripping off on social mediaFamke Janssen is dressed for her photoshoot at the Covent Garden hotel exactly as her character, Betty, would dress in the new Netflix crime drama Amsterdam Empire – lacy and floral but tailored and mini, with long school socks. Is the look sexy in a sardonic way, or irony expressed through fashion? We spend a lot of time, one way or another, talking about objectification, the beauty myths of the patriarchy, the collateral damage of the self – sexism, basically. Janssen has been in more than 60 films across a 30-year career, and before that, she was a model. There’s a lot to talk about.So it hardly seems the time to mention how smoking she looks; her face as flawless and cheekboney at 60 as it was nearly 30 years ago, in the 1995 James Bond film Gol...

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2 w. ago The LEGO Group Launches The Chalet of Play in Covent Garden, London

The LEGO Group Launches The Chalet of Play in Covent Garden, London  Jedi News

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2 w. ago David Ellis reviews Cô Thành: A timid tribute to Bourdain's Vietnam

Moments of brilliance were hampered by moments of boredom, but David Ellis is confident this Covent Garden café can find its way

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2 w. ago Guinness Open Gate Brewery: Drinks giant finally reveals details of enormous new London home

The new 50,000 sq ft space will open in Covent Garden before Christmas

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2 w. ago London’s massive new Guinness brewery in Covent Garden finally has an official opening date

London’s massive new Guinness brewery in Covent Garden finally has an official opening date  Time Out

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3 w. ago This Hidden Speakeasy In Covent Garden Is Throwing The Ultimate Halloween Party – And You Can Unlock VIP Treats

This Hidden Speakeasy In Covent Garden Is Throwing The Ultimate Halloween Party – And You Can Unlock VIP Treats  Secret London

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3 w. ago Cocktail of the week: Brasserie Max’s saketini – recipe | The good mixer

Light, aromatic and endlessly sippable: the classic vesper with a Japanese twistFor something a little unexpected, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. It’s light, aromatic and sippable, and pairs nicely with a few chunks of parmesan.Flavio Carvalho, bar manager, Brasserie Max at Covent Garden Hotel, London WC2 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gap is back: American fashion giant announces return to British high street with three London stores

New shops in Covent Garden, Westfield London and the London Designer Outlet will open before Christmas

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