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New sculptures unveiled for Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth

This years marks the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking art project

Evening Standard

‘Everywoman’ and horse sculptures chosen for display at London’s fourth plinth

London mayor’s office hopes works for Trafalgar Square will continue tradition of fostering debate over art

The Guardian - UK

St Patrick’s Day parade and festival: How to celebrate in London in 2024

London's huge St Patrick's Day parade returns, bigger and better than ever

Evening Standard

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OPINION - Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth sculpture is how to do London public art — and the latest selection proves it

Well, you can have a sweet potato, an ice cream van, an equestrian figure draped in green slime or a black cat. Seven models for the vacancies on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in 2026 and 2028 are on display in the National Gallery, and you can vote for…

Evening Standard

Sweet potato island and a black cat shortlisted for London’s fourth plinth

Public encouraged to comment on seven artists’ proposals for ephemeral pedestal in Trafalgar Square

The Guardian - UK

‘Honk if you hate Ulez’: Activists gather in Trafalgar Square for anti-Ulez demonstration

Much of the anger from those demonstrating in the centre of the capital was directed towards London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Evening Standard

Chinese New Year 2025: Parade date, route, timings and travel advice for Chinatown celebrations

Mike Daw shares everything to know about this year’s Chinese New Year parade, from key dates and times to what's on and parking

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‘War hurts our hearts’: silent multi-faith peace walk held in London

Hundreds follow route to Parliament Square in solidarity with people affected by Israel-Gaza conflict

The Guardian - UK

Thousands gather in Trafalgar Square for pro-Israel rally

The rally remembered those still held hostage by Hamas after the October 7 terror attack

Evening Standard

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights turned on for festive season

The 19-metre-tall Norwegian spruce travelled from the Nordmarka Forest

Evening Standard

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree must cut its carbon footprint, says Oslo mayor

Anne Lindboe to look at transport plans for Norway’s annual gift to UK, but insists tradition will not stop

The Guardian - UK

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree mocked after arriving from Norway: ‘Where’s the other half of it?’

‘Meh’ one Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree hater posted

The Independent UK

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree undergoes 'branch transplant' to spruce it up

Tree's appearance hailed on social media after branches are removed and reattached

Evening Standard

Trafalgar Square's Norway Christmas tree tradition 'under threat'

This year’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree may be the last to be sent from Norway, reports have claimed.

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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree begins its annual journey from Norway

The long-standing tradition started in 1947

Evening Standard

OPINION - Abusing the word ‘genocide’ about Israel is dangerous and spectacularly ignorant

The “Let’s Keep The World Clean” placard with the figure of someone throwing the Israeli flag into a dustbin finally made its way to Trafalgar Square last weekend. It was only a matter of time. We have arrived at the point at which protesters accusing Israel of genocide are simultaneously…

Evening Standard

'I felt safer in Israel' says man subjected to anti-Semitic abuse in Trafalgar Square

Duche Sorotzkin said he felt safer in Israel than he does in London amid a rise in anti-Jewish hate crime

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with Met Police at Trafalgar Square - live updates

The Met Police has issued a dispersal order for the area around Trafalgar Square

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Thousands demonstrate in Trafalgar Square for Gaza ceasefire

Protesters converge on square after sit-ins at Oxford Circus and Charing Cross station and chants outside BBC

The Independent UK

29 arrests and police injured after thousands gather in support of Palestine

Police said some demonstrators had launched fireworks into crowds and towards police, leaving four officers injured.

Evening Standard

Arrests made following pro-Palestine protest in central London

Sit-in protests caused disruption in Oxford Circus and Charing Cross

The Independent UK

Watch: Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through central London

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through some of London’s iconic landmarks to a rally in Trafalgar Square demanding a ceasefire today (4 November).

The Guardian - UK

UK must stand with Israel against Hamas, Michael Gove tells London rally

Communities secretary calls for safe return of Israeli hostages during Trafalgar Square event

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands of protesters across UK call for a free Palestine

Seven arrested at march in London, while demonstrations also take place in Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen

Evening Standard

OPINION - ‘Red Ken’ had stark highs and lows, but this diagnosis is sad

Not many politicians got the better of Sir Tony Blair but Ken Livingstone has a claim. I remember one late summer’s day in 2005, travelling around Trafalgar Square in a car with Sir Tony, my then-boss and also the prime minister. Around us, people were clearing up after a festival…

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