Two landmark programmes mark the company’s Linbury Theatre debut After a 20-year absence from British stages, the Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to London this January, making its long-awaited Linbury Theatre debut with two programmes that trace the breadth, boldness and enduring influence of American modern dance. Founded in 1954, the company remains the living […]
London Luton Airport is continuing its summer expansion with the arrival of FLYONE Airlines Romania, which will launch a new daily service to Bucharest from May 2026. The route, starting on 15 May, will connect Luton with Romania’s capital seven days a week, offering passengers a choice of fare options designed to suit different budgets […]
A premium soda brand from Devon is making a decisive move into the luxury retail space, as JAMU secures a coveted listing at Harrods – one of the world’s most influential food and drink destinations. From this month, JAMU’s all-natural sodas will be available in the Knightsbridge store’s iconic Food Hall, placing the brand alongside […]
When Britain came to a standstill in September 2022, keeping the country moving became one of the most complex logistical challenges of a generation. At the heart of that effort was Fatima Benzbir – and her work has now been recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours. Benzbir, Regional Manager for Airports, Festivals […]
Islington Council has outlined its priorities for 2026 after a year that saw hundreds of families move into affordable homes, major investment in public spaces, and millions secured in cost-of-living support for residents. In a New Year message, council leader Cllr Una O’Halloran reflected on what she described as a challenging but productive 2025, pointing […]
Long before borders, boats and written history, people were already moving animals across the islands of Southeast Asia. New research shows pigs were among the most successful travellers. A genomic study published yesterday in the journal Science reveals how thousands of years of human migration carried pigs across Indonesia and deep into the Pacific –quietly […]
Croydon Council has intensified its action against tenancy fraud as pressure on social housing reaches critical levels across the borough. Over the past year, the council completed 141 tenancy investigations and recovered 36 council homes, returning them to families who have spent years waiting for safe and secure accommodation. The recoveries are estimated to have […]
If airports are a barometer of how – and how much – we’re travelling, London Southend Airport had a healthy pulse in 2025. Behind the departures board, the year tells a story of steady growth, shifting habits and a return to travel that feels relaxed rather than rushed. By October, more than 600,000 passengers had […]
Plans for the upcoming 2026/27 budget have been outlined by the Hillingdon Council Cabinet. Some key priorities were the maintenance of low council tax for residents, sustainability and delivering optimal value for money. Hillingdon Council continues to provide a low-cost, low-tax authority, providing some of the highest quality and most efficient services in the capital […]
As household budgets continue to feel the strain, Islington Council has confirmed it will once again shield thousands of its lowest-income residents from council tax bills – with many paying nothing at all. More than 24,500 households across the borough are set to benefit from the council’s Council Tax Support Scheme in 2026/27, one of […]
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