Entertainment
Parents choose Pirates for family film fun
There are few experiences that bond British broods like settling down together and enjoying a great family film. Now, a new poll has determined the absolute favourite flicks that families love to watch and how they like to watch them.
Corrie star Tina O’Brien supports the ‘Big Toddle’
Former Corrie star and mum Tina O’Brien is teaming up with children’s charity Barnardo’s and Fairy Non-Bio Gel, in encouraging parents to get involved in the Big Toddle. The Big Toddle is the UK's biggest charity event for children under the age of five, and a fun opportunity for parents to celebrate a special and worthwhile experience together with their little ones.
New museum for famous Belgium surrealist
A new museum dedicated to the surrealist from French-speaking Belgium who became one of the most celebrated painters in the world will open in the heart of Brussels’ museum district on 2nd June.
Makeover your space
Many of Britain's public buildings have a special place in our hearts, especially when it comes to the local landmarks that we associate with our community.
BBC One addresses ‘The Estate We're In’
BBC One Daytime has announced the recommission of a second series of the award-winning The Estate We're In, which recently scooped RTS and Broadcast awards for Best Daytime Programme.
Radio 2 celebrates local communities
Starting this week, BBC Radio 2 journeys to the heart of the local neighbourhood to celebrate the spirit of the local community during tough economic times in Love Where You Live.
Gangsters at BFI Southbank
Following the Wall Street Crash in 1929 the Gangster Movie genre erupted like a crime wave with more than 60 films produced between 1930 and 1933 alone. This July BFI Southbank will take a look at some of the key films from this prolific period of filmmaking.
Cheryl Cole has ‘most wanted’ celeb hairstyle
Girls Aloud popstrel, ‘X factor’ über-judge and style icon Cheryl Cole has topped the charts for having the ‘most wanted’ celebrity hairstyle according to a new poll.
A dash of Norway arrives in Hackney
True Norwegian Egil Johansen is the latest proprietor launching an assault to make hackney the must visit place to drink in London. The Kenton, on Kenton Road, hackney has received a much needed facelift and an injection of Norwegian style, transforming it from a once football dominated pub to a friendly home to those looking for a cosy and arty venue.
Babyface heads to London IndigO2
Multi Grammy Award winner Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds has announced he will play a one- off London date as part of his European Tour at IndigO2 on Saturday July 11.
Coleen – A positive role model for aspiring models
TV presenter and businesswoman Coleen Rooney knows that, like it or not, she’s a role model to thousands of girls, teenagers, and young women across the UK. That knowledge is reflected in the concept behind her show Colleen’s Real Women, which gives normal women a chance to realise their dream of becoming a model.
Spring shopping in Covent Garden
For the first time ever, Covent Garden has collaborated with a host of independent and high street retailers in the area to launch The Covent Garden Spring Shopping Weekends, taking place in the Market Building and world famous Piazza, during the bank holidays this May (2nd -4th May & 23rd -25th May).
Häagen-Dazs debuts at the Royal Albert Hall
Luxury ice cream brand, Häagen-Dazs, will become the official ice cream supplier to one of London’s most recognisable landmarks – the Royal Albert Hall – from tomorrow, Thursday 14th May.
New cocktail celebrates the Chelsea Flower Show
Award-winning South Kensington bar Ghost Inc has created a cocktail featuring edible flowers in honour of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. This historic event takes place between 19th-23rd May and is quite possibly one of the most beautiful events of the British season.
The cream of the UK’s songwriting talent
The second year of London Songwriters Week brings together the cream of UK songwriting talent through a series of showcases, workshops and performances.