A new sculpture by New York based artist Tschabalala Self will be unveiled on London's Fourth Plinth in September 2026.
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'Archive Exposed' is a display showing the outcomes of a collaboration between the MA programmes in Graphic Design, UX and UI at the University of Creative...
Feel the love this Valentine's Day with a programme of events for children and adults
From art workshops to historic tours and live music, there's some great Finsbury Winter Warmer events happening next week...
London’s new Nightlife Commission is an “evolution” of City Hall’s plan to ensure the capital thrives as a 24-hour city rather than an admission that the...
A new memorial dedicated to victims of the transatlantic slave trade would be a “worthy cause” but the £1.1million cost would be an “unwise” use of money...
A new study has revealed the best areas in the UK for night-time plans.
Celebrating 40 years since the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg was first published, The Postal Museum has announced the first ever...
A series of free events for local residents to enjoy.
Surya Anthony visits The Nickel Cinema in Clerkenwell for an indie film premiere
Families from London’s Gypsy and Traveller community are hopeful after a North London council has found several potential permanent sites – but they will...
The latest in the excellent Reds on the Green series.
An evening of live music, festive cheer and fundraising for Coach Core, with violinist Alice Hall
Landmark achievement confirms status as a leading national centre for socialist and labour history.
This will be the first major musical celebration of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist, writer and thinker, since his passing in June 2025 at age 94
Step into Clerkenwell’s dark past: prisons, paupers, gangs & grim tales that shaped one of London’s most dangerous district.
A few years ago, Edwina Griffiths came across artist Tony Mills, whilst reading an article about him in EC1 Echo.
This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.
If you haven’t made it to The Bindery yet, consider this your nudge.
A new exhibition is coming to The Bakery Gallery in Islington next week.
In her second year covering the competition, Surya Anthony celebrates a record-breaking exhibition, a joyful awards night, and the rise of the cat as...
London is not taking advantage of the massive economic potential of esports despite having a claim to being the “esports capital of Europe”, the Deputy Mayor...
The Black Mary Project continues to provide reflective, healing spaces next week as part of Wellcome Collection’s free Thirst Symposium weekend 19-21 September.
Two jam-packed days of free neighbourhood fun for all ages is coming to Smithfield!
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