Battersea Winter Lights cancelled for 2026
Battersea Power Station confirms its annual Winter Lights festival will not return in 2026. The landmark plans new events and will bring back the 'Aurora' installation.
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Top 6 Party Holiday Breaks for 2026 Revealed
Travel expert Deborah Cicurel picks six experiential party breaks for 2026, from Rio's Carnival to a French ski music festival. Discover unique holidays to kickstart your year.
Three superyachts sink in Sydney Harbour marina fire
A major fire at Sydney's exclusive Spit Marina has sunk three luxury vessels. One woman hospitalised. Police confirm the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Roller Derby Show Mama Does Derby Hits Sydney & Adelaide
Theatre-maker Clare Watson's love for roller derby inspires a high-energy stage show, Mama Does Derby, featuring real skaters at Sydney Town Hall and Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Discover the sport's power and community.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2026: Dates & Details
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Elvis Express Departs Sydney for 2026 Parkes Festival
Elvis fever grips Sydney's Central station as the Elvis Express departs for the 2026 Parkes festival. Discover the themed carriages, economic impact, and the fans' journey. Read more about this iconic Australian event.
Battersea Winter Lights Festival 2026 Dates Announced
The free Winter Lights Festival returns to Battersea Power Station in January 2026. Discover the confirmed dates, best visiting times, and what to expect from the fifth annual illumination trail.
Sydney's GreenWay Trail Opens: 6km Car-Free Corridor
Explore Sydney's new 6km GreenWay trail from Leichhardt to Dulwich Hill. An immersive 360° video captures the grand opening of this environmental corridor for walking and cycling.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival 2026: Dates & Details
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
Beckett's Godot Gets Ulster Scots Translation for 2026
Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' will debut in Ulster Scots in 2026 as part of a new biennale, marking a pivotal moment for the minority language and challenging celebrity-led productions.
Sydney's New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Spectacular
Sydney Harbour Bridge was illuminated by a breathtaking fireworks display as Australia ushered in 2026. Watch the stunning spectacle that captivated millions.
Worldwide New Year's Eve Photos: From Ski Jumps to Silent Tributes
A visual journey across the globe on New Year's Eve 2025, from Germany's Four Hills tournament to a poignant Sydney tribute and centuries-old Romanian rituals. See the day's most powerful images.
Boat capsizes at Sydney's Palm Beach: one dead, teen missing
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
Boat capsizes off Sydney beach: one dead, boy missing
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Sydney NYE 2025: Heightened Police Presence After Bondi
Sydney authorities announce a major police operation for New Year's Eve 2025, following the Bondi Junction attack. Discover the security plans and event details.
Nicholls Targets Cheltenham After Drama-Free Festival
Trainer Paul Nicholls reflects on a successful, stress-free Cheltenham Festival and outlines his ambitious plans for future glory. Discover his next star prospects.
Khalid Abdalla's 'Nowhere' explores identity and politics
British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla brings his acclaimed one-man play 'Nowhere' to Sydney Festival. The multimedia show blends personal history with commentary on Gaza, colonialism, and protest.
Behind Meloni's Atreju Festival: Italy's Poverty & Emigration Crisis
While PM Giorgia Meloni basked in glory at the far-right Atreju festival, Italy faces a stark reality: soaring poverty and record emigration. We analyse the contradictions of her rule.
Drag artist Amrou Al-Kadhi reclaims Iraqi heritage on stage
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The legendary French actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died. We revisit her iconic film career, four marriages, and her later life as a campaigner.
Sister's plea 40 years after brother's Toxteth murder
Kimberley McNish appeals for information 40 years after her brother Jeffrey, 22, was stabbed to death at the 1985 Toxteth Caribbean Festival. Merseyside Police renew investigation.
Record Boxing Day Test Crowd at MCG Underlines Festival Status
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
London Mime Festival 2026: Dates, Venues & Tickets
The successor to the London International Mime Festival is back in January 2026 with four 'weird and wonderful' shows. Discover performance dates, ticket prices from £18, and venue details for this unique theatrical event.
Operation Ouch's Jurassic Fart Show at Royal Festival Hall
Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken bring their fart-centric live show to London's Royal Festival Hall this festive season. Read our review of the silly yet educational family spectacle.
No prosecution for Bob Vylan over Glastonbury IDF chant
Police drop case against rapper Bobby Vylan after finding insufficient evidence for conviction over controversial Glastonbury Festival performance. Read the full story.
Sydney's Queer Bookshop Darlinghurst Closes After 43 Years
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
Penzance's Montol: Cornwall's Wild Winter Solstice Festival
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Walliams Removed from Children's Book Festival Line-up
David Walliams has been removed from the Waterstones Children's Book Festival following his publisher's decision to drop him over misconduct claims. He strongly denies the allegations. Get the latest updates.
Walliams Dropped from Waterstones Festival
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
New Stargazing Observatory Opens in Lake District Forest
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
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