The Latest Breaking News from the West End

Sarwar labels Farage ‘a pathetic little man’ amid row over Reform ad

The Scottish Labour leader said the Reform UK leader ‘thinks Hamilton is some kind of show on the West End of London’.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

‘Pathetic’ Nigel Farage is ‘Margaret Thatcher tribute act’, Scottish Labour leader says amid row over Reform ad

The Scottish Labour leader said the Reform UK leader ‘thinks Hamilton is some kind of show on the West End of London’

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

New report says ‘government must act’ to ease pressures on British theatres

Attendances are up and average ticket prices down, even in the West End, but the sector faces mounting and unsustainable strain

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

“It's our passion to bring songwriting back to the historic heart of the West End”: An all-new, star-studded writer’s retreat is aiming help make history in London’s iconic Denmark Street

The new event is part of ongoing work to revitalise the legendary creative area of London that was once an inspiration to a nation

MusicRadar · Mar 13, 2025

Pedicab rules must include ban on 'nuisance' music, MP warns

The West End MP says noise from the rickshaws keeps central London residents awake at night and ‘disrupts daily life’

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Burden of business rate changes will fall heaviest on the high street

In the West End the Government’s plans will cost businesses £44.5 million a year.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

Pedicab drivers face background security checks and ban on 'rip-off fares' when TfL licensing starts

New rules will target ‘unsafe and antisocial’ rickshaws and drivers charging extortionate prices

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Vanessa Williams' mother dies on birthday trip to London

Actress Vanessa Williams has been plunged into mourning after her mother Helen died during a birthday trip to London to see her daughter perform in the West End.

BANG Premier · Jan 3, 2025

Coffin of Janey Godley to tour Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of funeral

The comedian’s funeral will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral in the West End on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

How the Outernet is bringing 'epic' storytelling to the West End

By some measures Outernet is now the most visited attraction in London with more than six million people passing through

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024