Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End | UK news
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a pedestrian was hit by a car in London's West End in the early hours of Christmas Day. Police said officers were called to Shaftesbury Street, Covent Garden, at 12:45am on Wednesday morning to reports of a car driving on the wrong side of […]
Bank of London’s heavyweight board caught unawares by unpaid tax bill – Financial Times
Stay up to date with free updates Just sign up UK Bank myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. The London bank's board and new management were not aware of the outstanding debt to the U.K. tax authority until HM Revenue and Customs applied to put the holding company into liquidation on Thursday, according […]
Fire Breaks Out at London’s Historic Somerset House
LONDON (AP) — A fire broke out Saturday at Somerset House, a major arts venue on the River Thames in central London. Smoke was billowing from the building and flames could be seen rising from the roof as firefighters from tall ladders doused it with water. The cause of the blaze is still unknown, according […]
London’s Central drama school axes audition fees to end elite grip on the arts | Drama and dance
A major obstacle in the way of poor aspiring actors is to be removed at one of Britain’s leading drama schools. observer can be revealed. Dame Judi Dench, Andrew Garfield, Riz Ahmed, Jason Isaacs, Kush Jumbo, Martin Freeman and others have also learned the art at the Royal Central School of Drama, one of the […]
Shining a light on London’s men-only Garrick Club – podcast | News
Walking past the Garrick Club in central London, it can be easy to miss it. It’s a nondescript gray stone building with no numbers or signs. But inside there’s a different story. The luxurious staircase is lined with priceless works of art. And around that long table are the most powerful people in this country. […]
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Shut Down London’s Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge in London was shut down by pro-Palestinian demonstrators demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night, as the Middle East conflict took center stage in British politics. On Saturday, dozens of anti-Israel activists waving Palestinian flags and setting off smoke bombs shut down London’s famous Tower Bridge. daily mail report. Activists […]