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OPINION - ‘Red Ken’ had stark highs and lows, but this diagnosis is sad

Not many politicians got the better of Sir Tony Blair but Ken Livingstone has a claim. I remember one late summer’s day in 2005, travelling around Trafalgar Square in a car with Sir Tony, my then-boss and also the prime minister. Around us, people were clearing up after a festival…

Evening Standard

National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

The new installations include a 25-by-six metre textile sculpture.

The Independent UK

Michael Rakowitz: The Waiting Gardens of the North review

Michael Rakowitz is an Iraqi-American artist renowned for recreating ancient Middle Eastern sculptures, said Elena Clavarino on Air Mail. He does this not with limestone or basalt, but using cardboard, food packaging and other modern materials. In 2018, for instance, he recreated a huge Assyrian statue of a winged bull…

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Trafalgar Square evacuated after police incident

Police were called to the London gallery at 2.35pm today after a man in a ‘distressed condition’ was spotted on its roof

The Independent UK

National Gallery finally reopens nearly 24 hours after man scales building

A man was reported to be standing on the roof of the gallery in a distressed condition, police say

Evening Standard

My London: Alison Hammond

Presenter Alison Hammond goes al fresco swimming at White City House, hangs out with the lions in Trafalgar Square and likes a bath near the top of The Shard

Evening Standard

LGBTQ+ military charity backs proposal for Alan Turing statue on fourth plinth

Trafalgar Square monument would stand in ‘stark contrast’ to treatment codebreaker received in his lifetime

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LGBTQ+ armed forces charity back statue of wartime codebreaker Alan Turing on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London

The Independent UK

LGBT+ armed forces charity backs suggestion of Turing statue in Trafalgar Square

The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace suggests Alan Turing statue for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

The plinth is currently used to showcase artistic works temporarily.

The Independent UK

Long Eaton property closed by police after 'unacceptable behaviour'

A property at Trafalgar Square in Long Eaton has been served a closure notice by police following repeated reports of drug related anti-social behaviour

Nottingham Post

Unique LGBTQ+ tours of London from the London Eye give insight into history

Mark will point out important LGBT+ landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, where the first UK Pride took place in July 1972

Wales Online

Fury over 'insane' police response as anti-monarchy protesters are arrested at Coronation

Protesters had gathered on the south side of Trafalgar Square to peacefully protest the King’s procession, booing as his coach rolled past

Daily Mirror

Protesters against King Charles begin to gather in Trafalgar Square

The group says 2,000 people will be visible to the King and Queen

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Republican MP to protest against King Charles during Coronation procession

Clive Lewis is set to deliver a keynote speech at Trafalgar Square tomorrow, and he told The Mirror that claims republicans aren't patriotic are wide of the mark, saying: "If you think you're right you have to speak up."

Daily Mirror

Protest group reveals plans for King Charles' Coronation - and slams 'intimidation'

At least 1,700 people will gather for a demonstration in Trafalgar Square on the day of King Charles' Coronation, wearing yellow T-shirts and carrying placards in groups along the procession route

Evening Standard

Muslims mark Eid festival with gathering in Trafalgar Square

Musicians, comedians and speakers took to the stage in Trafalgar Square.

The Independent UK

Muslims mark Eid festival with gathering in central London

Musicians, comedians and speakers took to the stage in Trafalgar Square.

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Tourists warned about cup-and-ball scammers operating in central London ahead of King’s Coronation

Visitors are warned to stay vigilant in hotspots including Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Madame Tussauds, and Hyde Park

The Independent UK

Family to mark 30th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s death

The family of Stephen Lawrence will hold a memorial service in Trafalgar Square to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.

Daily Mirror

King Charles to face 'Not my King' chants at Coronation as anti-monarchists plan huge demo

More than 1,350 people will take part in protests on the day of King Charles' Coronation, wearing yellow T-shirts and carrying placards along the procession route, and also gathering in Trafalgar Square

Evening Standard

How to watch Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday

There will be two performances this Good Friday.

Evening Standard

Iconic Trafalgar Square pub The Admiralty reopens after devastating fire

The pub is one of London’s most iconic

Evening Standard

Vaisakhi 2024: when is the Sikh and Hindu celebration, and how to celebrate in London’s Trafalgar Square?

Sikh and Hindu spring celebration in April will be marked by free events around London

Daily Mirror

Key workers say they were 'forgotten' in Jeremy Hunt's budget as they protest in London

Members of the National Education Union attended the Save Our Schools demo, marching from Speakers’ Corner to Trafalgar Square at start of two-day walkout

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