Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, has today announced the launch of Sound Generation, UMG’s new education initiative. This global effort is designed to advance access to music education for young people around the world. The pilot programme – launched in the
Seven Dials Playhouse is delighted to announce the first cohort of 2026 recipients of ‘first steps’ and ‘Next Step’, two artist development initiatives launched last year as part of its wider commitment to supporting theatre-makers at all stages of their careers. These funded programmes offer
The London Aquatics Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park tops a new list celebrating England’s most iconic buildings, alongside Battersea Power Sation, Wembley Stadium, and the Gherkin – honoured for their cultural and community impact. Research by the Department for Education shows overwhelming support with
As part of Warm Welcome Week, OVO is hosting a series of events to offer communities a warm and welcoming space in which they can receive free energy-saving advice and products. The events will be open to everyone, regardless of whether they’re an OVO customer
This January, Soho and Carnaby Street invite visitors to press reset and start the new year feeling refreshed, restored, and rebalanced. From cult beauty destinations and results-driven skincare to mindful fragrances, glow-boosting make-up, and expert-led wellness treatments, the neighbourhood offers a curated edit of health
Sports fans and concert-goers heading to Wembley Stadium connected by EE will benefit from direct coach services from over 50 locations across the country as National Express renews its partnership as the Official Coach Supplier to Wembley Stadium. As one of the most iconic stadiums
One of London’s most influential independent salon collectives, Blue Tit, is going global with the opening of its first-ever international salon, in Copenhagen. Renowned for its seventeen lifestyle and BCorp salons across London’s most iconic neighbourhoods, Blue Tit has built a reputation for creativity, community
13 January 2026 Propertymark You may have seen Izzie Balmer on shows such as Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, and The Travelling Auctioneers. However, she shares her story when it came to successfully auctioning two 1930s ‘Mouseman’ dining tables for a record-breaking price of £78,000.
As resolutions roll in and routines reboot, NYX Hotel Holborn invites Londoners to slow down and reset at its hidden wellness retreat, Rena Spa. Open to both hotel guests and the public, the below-ground spa provides a calm, restorative sanctuary in central London – the
In a landmark move for the UK construction sector, UK Construction Week London and Futurebuild will come together from 12–14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London. The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment super event,