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John Cleese: Fawlty Towers play a success as it is ‘funnier than anything else’

A new run of Fawlty Towers: The Play will begin at the Apollo Theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue on June 24.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Man admits assault after Koran burned outside Turkish Consulate in London

Moussa Kadri denies possession of a bladed article during the incident in west London and will face trial at Southwark Crown Court next month

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Man admits assault after Koran burned outside Turkish Consulate

Moussa Kadri denies possession of a bladed article during the incident in west London and will face trial at Southwark Crown Court next month.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Greenpeace activists climb Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty

The group called for faster action from Foreign Secretary David Lammy in signing the Global Ocean Treaty.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Veterans recall ‘euphoric’ VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary

Attendees, aged between 96 and 100, gathered for a tea party at The Ritz to share memories of the historic day.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Fires, cancelled flights and ruined plans: Inside Heathrow's day of travel chaos

More than 1,300 flights to and from Heathrow were disrupted after a blaze broke out at a critical electrical substation

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

Exhibition of ‘eternal and magical’ street art of 10Foot and Tox opens in London

The display launched in the city’s Piccadilly area on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

Heathrow in numbers: Fire closes UK’s largest airport

Some 229,000 passengers use the airport each day on average.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Lisa Nandy urges next generation to ‘carry the torch’ before VE Day anniversary

The Culture Secretary announced the full programme of events to mark the anniversary.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Nation unites in a day of reflection to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19

Hundreds of events were hosted where the pain, grief, compassion and sacrifice of those difficult times was remembered.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025