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Today’s stories
- Watch Live Opera In The St Pancras Clock TowerOpera Prelude will present a live opera performance in St Pancras Clock Tower on 19 July 2026, featuring soprano Nancy Holt and pianist Weng Soon Tee, with tickets priced at £35.
- Did You Know Walthamstow Has A 'Greek' Amphitheatre?A hidden 'Greek' amphitheatre at Walthamstow Girls' School, built in 1924, has hosted plays for over a century, including a 1925 production with Sybil Thorndike, and continues to offer annual Shakespearean performances.
- Radiohead + Shakespeare = Hamlet Hail To The ThiefA production combining Shakespeare's Hamlet with reworked Radiohead songs called Hamlet Hail to the Thief will premiere in London in 2026. Thom Yorke reworked the songs, and tickets go on sale in June 2025.
- Updated: Which Tube And Elizabeth Line Stations Have Mobile 4G And 5G Access?Transport for London is rolling out 4G and 5G connectivity across the Tube and Elizabeth line, with coverage expanding gradually and expected to be complete by late 2026. Around 60% of underground Tube stations now have coverage, and specific sections of various lines have been added in recent updates.
- A Miscellany Of 'Firsts' On The London UndergroundThe article details various 'firsts' in the history of the London Underground, including the first accident, fatal accident, pickpocketing, umbrella attack, and graffiti, along with early incidents and humor related to the railway.
- Ian McKellen Unveils Blue Plaque For Laurence OlivierSir Ian McKellen unveiled a Blue Plaque at Laurence Olivier's childhood home in Pimlico, commemorating his early life and career. The plaque was unveiled on 10 June 2026.
- How To Go Backstage At The National Theatre For FreeThe National Theatre offers free access to its backstage areas on Wednesdays and Saturdays, allowing visitors to see props, sets, and workshops, including a decapitated horse head and a 'stunt tortoise' used in past productions.
- Coopers' Cask Race: One Of The City's Newest Tradition Returns In JulyThe Coopers' Cask Race, an annual event in Guildhall Square, returns on 4 July 2026 with teams competing in a relay-style cask rolling tradition inspired by the US. The event, organized by the Worshipful Company of Coopers, includes a blessing ceremony and is free and family-friendly.
- Windrush Day 2026: Things To Do In LondonWindrush Day 2026 in London features various events celebrating Caribbean heritage and the Windrush generation's contributions, including festivals, workshops, and exhibitions.
- Wimbledon 2026 Match Screenings: Where To Watch The Tennis Action On The Big Screen In London
- Try OXO Flavoured Ice Cream At This Eccentric Pop-Up BoutiqueA pop-up boutique in London features eccentric ice cream flavors like OXO, Lurpak, and Euthymol toothpaste, running until 16 August.
- Things To Do In London This Weekend: 13-14 June 2026The article lists various events happening in London from 13-14 June 2026, including music festivals, food fairs, exhibitions, and cultural activities.
- Skyscraper Hospital: St Mary's In Paddington To Be Rebuilt At 30 StoreysSt Mary's Hospital in Paddington will be rebuilt as a 30-storey tower, replacing its aging facilities. The new hospital will include modernized patient care, communal areas, and a helipad, with construction starting on a portion of the site. The project is part of the Government's New Hospital Programme and aims to be completed by 2035.
- DLR Extension: New Station Designs Revealed As Public Consultation LaunchedThe DLR extension plans include new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, with public consultation ongoing until July 16, 2026. Construction could start in 2029, subject to funding and approvals.
- Free Things To Do In London This Week: 8-14 June 2026The article lists free events in London from 8-14 June 2026, including performances, exhibitions, lectures, and outdoor activities.