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Westminster Council appeals judge ruling that led to Leicester Square busker ban

Musicians blasting out songs on a daily basis in the West End tourist hotspot was compared to ‘psychological torture’ by a judge

Evening Standard

Stalker left radio DJ ‘unsafe and paranoid’ by repeatedly sending her messages

Keaton Adams, 51, of Englefield Green, Surrey, even turned up at the Heart radio studio in Leicester Square in central London.

The Independent UK

Stalker left Heart radio DJ ‘unsafe and paranoid’ by repeatedly sending her messages

Keaton Adams, 51, of Englefield Green, Surrey, even turned up at the Heart radio studio in Leicester Square

Evening Standard

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A24 takes over Prince Charles Cinema for a week of cult film heaven

From Everything Everywhere to The Lighthouse' indie powerhouse brings seven modern classics to Leicester Square - complete with merch pop-up

Evening Standard

OPINION - The London Question: Is busking 'psychological torture'?

A new court ruling has banned buskers from Leicester Square after complaints of "psychological torture" - but is it a fair call?

Evening Standard

Things can only get better with less noise in Leicester Square

Brief letters: Busking | Smart talk | Liz Truss’s Twitter | Making America better

The Guardian - UK

‘This platform gave me everything’: street performers rue end of busking at Leicester Square

Westminster Council said it was ‘left with no choice’ but to bring in a controversial ban due to noise complaints

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“The nuisance is exacerbated by the repetition and poor quality of some of the performances”: Buskers banned from London’s Leicester Square as performances likened to “psychological torture”

The tourist hotspot will fall quiet on April 17 as Westminster Council says it had “no choice” but to tackle “increasing noise disruption and anti-social behavior”

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‘Nuisance’ buskers banned from Leicester Square after court ruling

Famous stars such as Rod Stewart got their start busking in Leicester Square

The Independent UK

Buskers banned in Leicester Square after judge says public singing is 'psychological torture'

Westminster Council said it had been left with ‘no choice’ but to remove the street entertainment pitches in the world famous tourist hotspot

Evening Standard

Leicester Square to honour Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol with new statue

The sculpture will be the first Bollywood addition to Leicester Square’s famous film statue trail

Evening Standard

Police stop e-bike rider acting suspiciously in Leicester Square before making surprising discovery

This is the moment a man acting suspiciously on an e-bike is stopped by police in London’s busy Leicester Square.

The Independent UK

Noise from Leicester Square buskers force us to work in a cupboard, says Global radio staff

Global radio staff say they are ‘plagued’ by noise from Leicester Square buskers

Evening Standard

Bear Grylls abseils down Leicester Square building for Netflix show premiere

The survivalist abseiled down a cinema in Leicester Square at premiere of new series Celebrity Bear Hunt

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TGI Fridays restaurant closures: Full list revealed as iconic Leicester Square branch shuts down

TGI Fridays has closed a string of branches in recent months – including its flagship London restaurant

Evening Standard

TGI Fridays Leicester Square flagship shuts down

But the hospitality showed remarkable resilience last year according to new figures

Evening Standard

'It's intimidation': West End's iconic Prince Charles Cinema fears it could be forced to close amid lease battle

Cinema off Leicester Square fears for future amid battle with landlords over lease

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Leicester Square stabbing: Man accused of attempted murder of girl, 11, on Taylor Swift concert trip in court

Ioan Pintaru is currently set to stand trial in May over the stabbing of an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square

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Police appeal after sexual assault at Leicester Square tube station

Two women were sexually assaulted in the ticket hall of the station

The Independent UK

‘There is beauty at the end of that struggle’: Robbie Williams reflects on career-long fight with mental health

Robbie Williams offered advice to struggling singers following the release of his Better Man biopic.

The Independent UK

Dwayne Johnson: Advocating diverse cultures on-screen ‘critically important’

Disney’s Moana 2 star Dwayne Johnson voiced his views on representation as cast and crew arrived for the film’s Leicester Square premiere.

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King Charles meets Hollywood stars at Gladiator II premiere

King Charles attended the premiere of 'Gladiator II' in London's Leicester Square.

Evening Standard

King to celebrate film and TV industry and meet stars at Gladiator II premiere

Charles is hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark 100 years of the Film and TV Charity, before heading to London’s Leicester Square.

Evening Standard

Foodies ‘lovebomb’ Angus Steakhouses to stop tourists swamping their favourite restaurants

Gushing reviews praise the chain after influencers ‘ruin’ dining spots

Evening Standard

Amanda Holden receives a cute kiss from her husband as she completes 250-mile charity bike challenge

The Britain’s Got Talent judge was in good spirits as she crossed the finish line outside the Heart Radio headquarters in London’s Leicester Square

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