15 h. ago Ian McKellen joins Scissor Sisters live on stage in surprise appearance at London O2 concert

Fans erupted in cheers at London’s O2 Arena on Friday, 24 May, as Sir Ian McKellen made a surprise appearance during the Scissor Sisters’ long-awaited reunion concert.

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26 h. ago Britain’s happiest places to live have been revealed – and two are near London

Britain’s happiest places to live have been revealed – and two are near London  Time Out

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37 h. ago Westminster fire LIVE: 70 firefighters face Rochester Row flat blaze in London

As many as 70 firefighters have rushed to the scene of a blaze in Westminster

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45 h. ago Live Review: Katie Pruitt + Henry Grace, Hoxton Hall, London – 16th May 2025

Live Review: Katie Pruitt + Henry Grace, Hoxton Hall, London – 16th May 2025  Americana UK

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51 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Delays on the Bakerloo and District lines

The Bakerloo and District lines may cause delays to some journeys

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: M25 crash closes lanes close to Wisley and Leatherhead

A crash on the M25 is causing rush-hour queues

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on the District and Hammersmith and City lines

The District and Hammersmith and City lines are facing severe delays on Thursday morning

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3 d. ago Opry To Celebrate 100th Year With Historic Broadcast Live From London’s Royal Albert Hall

Opry To Celebrate 100th Year With Historic Broadcast Live From London’s Royal Albert Hall  MusicRow.com

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4 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Minor delays on the Elizabeth and Bakerloo lines

A number of Tube lines are facing minor delays on Wednesday morning

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4 d. ago Zebu Live 2025 to Drive UK’s Web3 Renaissance as London Becomes Global Innovation Hub

Zebu Live 2025 to Drive UK’s Web3 Renaissance as London Becomes Global Innovation Hub  dlnews.com

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4 d. ago Tyler, The Creator live in London: theatrical flair from a true rap auteur

Tyler, The Creator live in London: theatrical flair from a true rap auteur  NME

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5 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Circle line chaos as Tube hit by severe delays

A number of Tube lines are disrupted on Tuesday morning

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5 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Circle line suspended and severe delays on two others sparking rush

A number of Tube lines are disrupted on Tuesday morning

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5 d. ago Thinking of a trip to Barcelona this summer? Beware – here’s what you'll find | Stephen Burgen

From locals priced out of homes to visitors shopping at global chains, all of us are cheated in a city hollowed out by tourismProtesters in Barcelona used water pistols to take aim at tourists visiting the Sagrada Familia last month. Residents’ associations in Mallorca posted an open letter appealing to tourists to stay away from the island. More such actions are expected in the Canary Islands, Málaga and elsewhere as Spain braces for another massive season of overtourism.Last year, there were close to 100 million visitors to Spain, twice the population. No wonder the industry is licking its lips and rubbing its hands at the prospect of even more this year. But those of us with no stake in the hospitality trade brace ourselves for the invasion with a mixture of dread and resentment. For those on the receiving end, mass tourism feels more and more extractive to the point that it is a form of corporate colonialism.Stephen Burgen is a freelance writer who reports on Spain for the Guard...

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5 d. ago UK city break destination named most expensive in western Europe

The total average price of accommodation and other typical tourist expenses is higher in the Scottish capital than other cities in the region, according to a new report

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5 d. ago The villages on the doorstep of Britain's new 'super prisons': Fuming locals warn house prices will plunge because of new 1,700

UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is spending 4.7billion to build a total of three new jails near existing ones in a bid to create 14,000 new places by 2031.

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5 d. ago It’s official: 5 of Britain’s happiest places to live are in London

It’s official: 5 of Britain’s happiest places to live are in London  Time Out

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5 d. ago Is your London music festival cancelled? Brockwell Live share crucial update after High Court ruling

Good news for music lovers are Brockwell Live organisers confirm the shows will go on

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5 d. ago Is your London music festival cancelled? Brockwell Live shares crucial update after High Court ruling

From Field Day to Mighty Hoopla, a number of prominent London festivals face an uncertain future

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6 d. ago London leaver: Our Hastings restaurant dream would have been impossible at London prices

Kim Duke swapped south-east London for a new partner, home and career on the south coast

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