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Items from Charles Dickens’ childhood to be displayed to mark 200-year milestone

A collection of key items from Charles Dickens’ childhood are to go on display to mark the 200th anniversary of the world-famous writer’s introduction to the working world. Dickens was just 11-years-old when he was forced to leave school in the ...

25 Aug 2023 at 01:18

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Nicole Scherzinger switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights

Nicole Scherzinger has turned on the Covent Garden Christmas lights in a festive event filled with song and dance. On Tuesday evening, one of London’s most well-known shopping and dining districts was bustling with crowds of people who had ...

07 Nov 2023 at 21:49

In Pictures: Dazzling displays help to spread the Christmas spirit

Nothing quite says Christmas like the twinkling of sparkly lights, and people are feeling festive across the land by switching them on in celebration. Here are some of the biggest and brightest displays celebrating Christmas 2023 around ...

24 Dec 2023 at 08:31

Gas lamps installed to mark start of George V’s reign granted listed status

Four historic gas lamps installed in London’s Covent Garden to mark the beginning of George V’s reign have been granted listed status. The lampposts along Russell Street have been listed at Grade II as a result of a pilot project by ...

12 Feb 2024 at 19:47

PM defends using house owned by Lord Alli for ‘work from home’ Covid video

The Prime Minister has defended using a house owned by Lord Alli for a video urging people to work from home during the Covid pandemic. Sir Keir Starmer said the idea it was his home was “farcical”, despite there being photos of ...

26 Sept 2024 at 22:00

Man who beat pensioner to death over gate row jailed for 12 years

A man has been jailed for 12 years for killing his elderly neighbour in a row over shutting a gate. Trevor Gocan, 57, punched and kicked James “Jim” O’Neill, 74, outside their housing estate in Covent Garden, central London, ...

26 Jun 2025 at 16:49

Covent Garden Christmas tree harvested in Solihull ahead of festive season

Covent Garden’s famous Christmas tree has been handpicked and freshly harvested ahead of this year’s festive season. For the 15th consecutive year the 55ft Norwegian spruce Christmas tree was chosen from Woods Farm, a ...

01 Nov 2024 at 22:53

Hollywood star Luke Evans switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights

Welsh actor Luke Evans has turned on the Covent Garden Christmas lights in a festive event and described the area as “one of the most special places in London”. The Beauty and the Beast star led the countdown pushing ...

13 Nov 2024 at 04:35

Gorillas and a pygmy hippo enjoy fruit and veg to mark London market anniversary

Gorillas and a pygmy hippo enjoy Covent Garden fruit and veg to mark anniversary

Animals at London Zoo tucked into fresh fruit and vegetables from New Covent Garden Market to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the wholesale site. Gorillas Alika, Effie and baby Venus, and Amara the pygmy hippo, ...

11 Nov 2024 at 14:04

In Pictures: Dazzling displays spread Christmas joy

Christmas is synonymous with the twinkling of lights – and trees, homes and other landmarks have been lit up across the nation. Photographers from the PA news agency have been snapping some of the most ...

24 Dec 2024 at 10:00

Guinness opening £73m London brewery venue this week

Guinness is to open its latest brewery in London later this week after a £73 million investment. The popular stout brand said it will make four permanent beers from the site in Covent Garden but said ...

08 Dec 2025 at 15:57

Charles plays barman and pulls the ‘perfect’ pint of Guinness

The King was praised for pulling the “perfect” pint of Guinness when he marked the launch of a new brewery and visitor attraction by pouring the popular tipple. Charles stood behind the bar during ...

18 Dec 2025 at 15:08

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