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The Latest Breaking News from Leicester Square

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 · Apr 10, 2025

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 · Mar 25, 2025

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 · Feb 17, 2025

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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

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

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 · Jan 29, 2025

TGI Fridays Leicester Square flagship shuts down

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

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

'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

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

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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

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Police appeal after sexual assault at Leicester Square tube station

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

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2025

‘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 · Nov 27, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

King Charles meets Hollywood stars at Gladiator II premiere

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

BANG Premier · Nov 13, 2024

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 · Nov 13, 2024

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

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

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

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Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2024

Daniel Kaluuya to be recognised with statue in London's Leicester Square

The London-born actor and filmmaker was chosen from a poll of 5,000 British film fans as the actor people would most like to see recognised with a new statue in Leicester Square

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

Daniel Kaluuya statue to be installed in central London

The ‘Get Out’ star has been voted the actor people most want to see in Leicester Square

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

Inside M&M’s World: Gaudy, soulless – but bewilderingly popular

It’s the world’s largest candy store, where tens of thousands flock every week to take Instagram pictures and spend a fortune on colourful sweets, but... why, asks Roisin Lanigan

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Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2024

'Leicester Square buskers are a nuisance to our office work' - Global Radio

Exclusive: Global Radio, which counts Heart, Capital, Classic FM, Smooth and LBC among its stations, is prosecuting Westminster Council

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024

Leicester Square stabbing: Trial set for man accused of attacking 11-year-old girl

Ioan Pintaru is accused of stabbing tourist in Leicester Square in ‘random’ attack

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024

‘I love this country’: the migrant hero who tackled Leicester Square attacker

Abdullah tells why he likes living in the UK despite fears experienced during riots and after saving teenager and her mother

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Mother of suspect accused of stabbing girl in Leicester Square says she is ‘deeply sorry’ for what happened

Magda Girla said her son Ioan Pintaru had moved to the UK six years ago as a lorry driver

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2024

Leicester Square: Australian girl, 11, 'stabbed eight times' released from hospital

The victim was a tourist who had been visiting London with her family

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

Girl, 11, stabbed in Leicester Square attack is Australian, government confirms

Victim, who remains in hospital, and her mother were visiting London when incident occurred

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Girl, 11, injured in Leicester Square stabbing revealed to be Australian tourist

Child, 11, stabbed eight times in Leicester Square on Monday

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