Wandsworth named London Borough of Culture for 2025

Wandsworth named London Borough of Culture for 2025

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed that the south-west borough won the title and would receive £1.35 million to prepare for its year of culture. Alongside Wandsworth’s win, Khan also announced that... Read more »
From Napoleon to Doctor Who: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment | Culture

From Napoleon to Doctor Who: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment | Culture

Going out: Cinema NapoleonOut nowRidley Scott’s Napoleon biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix is less po-faced historical epic than it is deadpan character study. That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of battles and... Read more »
Heavyweight support for London Borough of Culture bid 

Heavyweight support for London Borough of Culture bid 

Frank Bruno with Kemi Akinola Former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno was at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth Town Centre to sign copies of his new autobiography Frank Bruno: 60 Years a Fighter.... Read more »
The meme accounts that came to define London culture

The meme accounts that came to define London culture

he humble meme account has had a makeover. Once the refuge of online weirdos, trolls, and rage comics, meme culture has become so synonymous with actual culture that a shift has taken... Read more »
Ex-dancers allege ‘toxic’ culture at top ballet schools | News

Ex-dancers allege ‘toxic’ culture at top ballet schools | News

Former ballet pupils have claimed they were ‘body-shamed’ while training at two of the country’s most prestigious dance schools, making a series of claims about their treatment including one dancer who underwent such... Read more »
Experience the Thrilling Beats of Carnival Culture – Jamaican Style | News

Experience the Thrilling Beats of Carnival Culture – Jamaican Style | News

To experience a hint of Carnival in Jamaica in the UK and prepare you for Carnival in Jamaica 2024 celebrations, Notting Hill Carnival is the ultimate event.  The essence of the Caribbean... Read more »
We Are Lewisham’s celebrates London Borough of Culture 2022 – South London News

We Are Lewisham’s celebrates London Borough of Culture 2022 – South London News

We Are Lewisham’s ‘LIT!’ event will see the district light up in a final celebration of its tenure in the cultural spotlight as the winner of the London Borough of Culture 2022.... Read more »

Explore Bangladeshi culture in London’s Brick Lane

Brick Lane is famous for its vintage boutiques, vibrant street art and bagel shops, which command long lines around the clock. Yet it is also the heartland of the UK’s Bangladeshi community... Read more »
‘Culture war’ issues: Tory leadership hopefuls weigh up benefits of engaging | Conservative leadership

‘Culture war’ issues: Tory leadership hopefuls weigh up benefits of engaging | Conservative leadership

It has always been a defining element of political party leadership contests that for success, candidates must appeal to the memberships’ niche interests. With Conservatives, this was generally about low tax. But... Read more »
Celebrating culture, underneath arches – South London News

Celebrating culture, underneath arches – South London News

A new splash of colour has brightened up a corner of Camberwell – thanks to the influence of artist Anish Kapoor. The mural under the railway arches in Wyndham Road is called... Read more »