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OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Should we charge for London's museums? Yes, but only in this way

Every Sunday I take the Tube to my office in Leicester Square, exit via the Big Issue seller on Charing Cross Road, dive right into the square, where it’s so jam-packed with people eating take-out I can’t see the queue for Magic Mike or the busker standing at a mic,…

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Squatters move in to Marco Pierre White's shuttered Leicester Square restaurant

Squatters have moved into the site of Marco Pierre White’s former restaurant on Leicester Square.

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26 stunning photos of the Dune: Part Two cast from their international press tour and premieres

A beautiful cast means beautiful pictures.

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Leicester Square's Mr White's shut down by Marco Pierre White's hospitality company

The 14,500sq ft venue across two floors opened in Autumn 2021 at a former Chiquito site

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West End buskers and street entertainers could see stricter rules after rise in complaints

Changes could ban amplified music in part of Leicester Square and new pitch locations

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OPINION - The antisemitic attack in Leicester Square beggars belief — where were the police?

There are two hair-raising aspects about the antisemitic attack on a group of friends having a night out in the small hours of Sunday morning.

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Woman 'thought she would die' in horrific antisemitic attack in Leicester Square

The victims have criticised the Met's response after they were set upon by a group of up to 20 men in the early hours of Sunday

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Rat droppings found in Marco Pierre White's Leicester Square restaurant

Council ordered temporary closure of Mr White's in July over 'imminent risk to public health'

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Tube horror: Man tried to push woman in front of train at Leicester Square station

British Transport Police are searching for the man who is wanted on suspicion of attempted murder

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London's best Christmas markets 2024, from Leadenhall to Leicester Square

Revel in Christmas magic at one of London's most dazzling markets

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National Cinema Day 2023: All the best deals and discounts you can snap up at London cinemas

This weekend, Londoners will be able to see their favourite new flicks at a cut price

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Leicester Square: Buskers flouting rules causing noise misery, councillors told

‘Urgent action’ needed to tackle noise complaints in popular tourist hotspot, report says

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Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis and Brian Cox among British actors on picket line in stand against AI in film

Andy Serkis raised concerns that artificial intelligence could be used to undermine the efforts of actors

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Brian Cox and Andy Serkis among actors in Leicester Square in solidarity with Hollywood strikers

Succession’s Brian Cox and Lord of the Rings’ Andy Serkis were among protesters

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Cast of Oppenheimer walk out of UK premiere ahead of actors’ strike announcement

The stars left the London film premiere at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square after their red carpet arrivals.

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‘I’m obsessed’: Barbiemania takes over London as Barbie-mad fans queue from 3am for premiere

What event on this earth could motivate you to queue from 3am to 5pm? For these Leicester Square squatters, the answer was simple: Barbie

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Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Dua Lipa lead glamour at London premiere of Barbie Movie

The London premiere of the hotly-anticipated Barbie Movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling has finally hit Leicester Square with some of the biggest names in Hollywood bringing the style

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Margot Robbie joins Ryan Gosling on pink carpet for UK premiere of Barbie in London’s Leicester Square

Hundreds of fans queued since the early hours to see the A-listers appear at the premiere

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Barbie premiere: 'I tried to get VIP Barbie access - they'd been queuing from 3am'

The UK premiere of Barbie is taking place in London today and Courtney Pochin headed down to Leicester Square to see if she could secure a spot on the pink carpet - it didn't go well

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London goes pink! Barbiemania hits the capital with pink phone booths and Barbified landmarks

Come on Barbie let’s go party! In anticipation of Barbie’s European premiere in London tonight, Barbified items have been popping up all over London

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Barbie mania hits London as fans queue from 3am to see Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling at UK premiere

Leicester Square has turned pink as hundreds of fans line up for a chance to see the film’s stars

The Independent UK

Greggs wins court battle to sell late night sausage rolls in Leicester Square

Roisin Currie, CEO at Greggs, confirmed the baker has reached a compromise with Westminster Council

Daily Mirror

Greggs issues major update on 24-hour opening after battle over night-time terms

Greggs has been in a row with Westminister Council for the last year as they refused the bakery chain's application to operate between 11pm and 5am at its Leicester Square store

The Guardian - UK

Greggs wins right to late-night opening for Leicester Square bakery store

Chain resolves heated debate with council amid concerns over antisocial behaviour

Evening Standard

Tourists warned about cup-and-ball scammers operating in central London ahead of King’s Coronation

Visitors are warned to stay vigilant in hotspots including Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Madame Tussauds, and Hyde Park

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