Titanique London review: Celine Dion musical is a titanic hit January 9, 2025 Titanique, London, review and star rating: ★★★★ “I know you know the words because, let’s face it, you’re all gay,” says Celine Dion, her mic thrown towards the audience, one great throng of Titanic stans who’ve been waiting all night for this moment. It arguably took too long, but they got what they paid for: [...]
Canary Wharf life science hub appoints contractor to transform Elizabeth Line-linked site January 9, 2025 Construction services organisation Morgan Sindall has been appointed lead contractor for a huge office-to-labs conversion in Canary Wharf. The plans for 17 Columbus Courtyard (17CC), which were approved by Tower Hamlets in 2023, will see the existing building transformed into a new state-of-the-art life science and technology hub. When the building is completed in 2026, [...]
London commercial property starts year strong with huge Baker Street let January 9, 2025 A British-based property company has fully let a Baker Street office space at a significant premium to the estimated value in an excellent start to the commercial market in 2025. Derwent London has pre-let 204,300 sq ft of office space to five tenants at its 25 Baker Street W1 development, which will complete later in [...]
The 25 best things to do in London in 2025, from theatre to films and bonkers events January 6, 2025 Theatre, film, exhibitions, barmy events: here are the best 25 things to do in London in 2025 Another new year and, Dry January aside, there’s plenty to be excited for. Yes, our capital is stepping up to mark a quarter of a century since the millennium bug (feel old yet?) with oodles of brilliant new [...]
What’s On In London January 2025 January 6, 2025 With fewer crowds jostling for space this January, you can explore iconic landmarks and world-class museums at your own pace. Many of London’s most celebrated attractions are free to enter, making it an incredibly affordable and enriching experience. Discover the magic of London in winter – a time of unique charm and captivating beauty. Wellbeing [...]
Reform UK supporters to gather in Kemi Badenoch’s constituency as ‘gloves off’ January 4, 2025 Reform supporters will gather in Kemi Badenoch’s constituency on Saturday, after their leader promised “the gloves are off” in the next election bout against her. Nigel Farage will host a Reform UK rally at Chelmsford City Racecourse, his second this year after a similar event in Leicester. The MPs – who both represent areas of [...]
25 amazing Dry January events in London where going alcohol free needn’t be boring January 3, 2025 Dry January is often a sombre affair, where abstinence is the order of the day. But London’s bars, restaurants and events organisers seem to be taking a different tack this year: many are spreading the message that going alcohol free needn’t mean losing out on having fun. The message is that alcohol free drinks can [...]
Ratcliffe, IPL and Littler: The City AM Sport 2024 year in review December 31, 2024 It was the year that was in sport; when iconic athletes retired, major brands made fascinating choices and one pole vaulter was knocked out of the Olympics because of his hefty package. The 12 months that made up 2024 weaved the retirement of cricketer James Anderson with the iconic breakdancer Raygun, it saw a German [...]
Last orders: Pubs call for action as locals close across the country December 30, 2024 A top pub group has called for “swift and meaningful” reform to business rates today after new figures showed the number of boozers in England and Wales fell below 39,000 for the first time this year. According to official Government statistics, analysed by commercial real estate specialists at Altus Group, 412 pubs were either demolished [...]
Why the gold price will continue to rally in 2025 December 28, 2024 The untrammelled ascent of bitcoin has occupied the attention of many market watchers of late, with Donald Trump’s election to the White House sending the cryptocurrency – and others like it – on an eye-watering tear. Bitcoin has risen nearly 50 per cent since November 3 – the eve of the US election – while [...]