London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
No 10 enters Soho licensing row after Sadiq Khan criticism of proposed pub standing restrictions The intervention follows Westminster City Council’s publication of draft alcohol policies which encourage establishments to prioritise tables and chairs over standing space The Independent UK · Aug 6
No10 slams plans to clamp down on drinkers standing at Soho and West End pubs as licensing row explodes Council sparks fury after ‘encouraging’ venues in famous London neighbourhood to make people sit rather than stand Evening Standard · Aug 6
No 10 hits out at council’s plan to clamp down on standing in pubs as licensing row escalates A spokesperson for the Mayor of London chided against ‘restrictive and anti-growth policies’ in Soho and the West End The Independent UK · Aug 6
What, no sequinned crooners? How cruises became the home for world class theatre Forget cheesy acts, these days cruise ships boast the cutting edge tech to stage hip West End productions and Olivier award-winning musicals – and young people are loving it The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
West End star opens up on ‘impossible’ relationship with member of royal family Ruthie Henshall has opened up on her romance with Prince Edward, revealing that it was “never going to work”. The Independent UK · Aug 3
Ariana Grande to Step Back From Visibility After Tour Ends Amid Public Scrutiny, Rep Confirms Ariana Grande will pause public engagements after her London tour, citing intense scrutiny over her appearance. She also withdraws from her West End debut, focusing on personal well-being. International Business Times UK · Aug 2
Ariana Grande 'taking a step back from visibility' after tour amid 'endless ongoing public scrutiny' over appearance Ariana Grande is set to take a step back from the spotlight after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends in London on September 1, leading to her withdraw from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, which is scheduled to open next summer. BANG Premier · Aug 2
Crime across London falls as Sadiq Khan addresses online misinformation Sir Sadiq Khan said phone thefts halved in the West End alone The Independent UK · Jul 23
Prince Edward's ex-partner Ruthie Henshall shares 'surreal' memories of Balmoral and the royals behind-the-scenes During their relationship, West End star Ruthie faced the infamous Balmoral test we saw depicted in Netflix's The Crown Woman & Home · Jul 22
Westminster Tory accused of sharing post which called Green Party members 're***ds' Natalia Awasty, Deputy Chair of the Tories’ West End group and a candidate for Church Street at the May council elections, is alleged to have shared the post to her story more than two months ago Evening Standard · Jul 21
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey fans face ticket delay for Sunday in the Park with George in West End The Wicked co-stars will reunite on stage at the Barbican Centre next summer for a new production of Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical Evening Standard · Jul 16
West End star ‘joins race to become Bond’ behind favourite Callum Turner IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 14
Multiple arrests as England fans celebrate World Cup quarter-final win Footage on social media shows fans flooding the streets around the West End Evening Standard · Jul 12
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Catherine Tate sparks concern after cutting West End run short for 'personal reasons' The Doctor Who star, 56, has been playing Mary Todd Lincoln at the Trafalgar Theatre since April
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Will a rollout of live facial recognition in Soho bust crime or destroy trust? Chris Stokel-Walker asks whether the tech’s success in Croydon can be repeated in the heaving West End
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Catcallers harassing women in central London to be hit with £100-on-the-spot fines by Met Police The fixed penaty notices are for breaching a Public Space Protection Order
Evening Standard · Jun 27 West End performers 'feel unwell' sweltering in 36C heat as theatres urged to push back shows At least three theatres are reporting highs of 30C inside as the union encourages World Cup-inspired hydration breaks
Evening Standard · Jun 26 The Truth at Apollo Theatre review: Manic Mangan excels in this polished French infidelity comedy 4/5 Stephen Mangan is the tachycardic heart of The Truth. A sleek, satisfying production, and a proper West End night out
Evening Standard · Jun 18 One Day musical announces West End transfer to Garrick Theatre as full cast revealed The new musical based on David Nicholls' bestselling novel One Day is transferring to London's West End after a successful Edinburgh run
BANG Premier · Jun 17 Dame Judi Dench lands 'overwhelming' West End honour Veteran actress Dame Judi Dench is to be immortalised in London's West End with a theatre being renamed in her honour.
Evening Standard · Jun 16 West End theatre to be renamed after Dame Judi Dench The Shaftesbury theatre will be known as the Judi Dench theatre from February 2027
Evening Standard · Jun 16 West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre The change at the largest independent theatre in the West End recognises Dame Judi’s contribution to the performing arts.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 London’s Shaftesbury theatre to be renamed after Judi Dench James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour ‘truly overwhelming’
Euronews · Jun 16 London West End's Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed to honour Judi Dench The name change of one of the West End’s most iconic stages celebrates one of the greatest British performers. Dame Judi Dench has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news.