Southside Shopping Centre has announced that artist, Ruki Chuki, has won a competition to create a mural which will be installed in the heart of Wandsworth. It follows an open call issued by Southside’s owners Landsec and Invesco Real Estate in May where they appealed to local artists to design a mural that would reflect a clear connection to the character and soul of the area. The mural will transform the brickwork at the centre’s busy West Entrance into a vibrant colourful and welcoming space for local residents and guests to enjoy. Hailing from North Macedonia, 38-year-old Ruki, has lived…
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Just launched to the market is a terrific two-bedroom apartment situated within the widely renowned Wheat Wharf, a fascinating Grade II listed building that abounds with industrial charm and an intriguing 19th century history. Available for £1.3 million through prime London agents, Anderson Rose, this characterful property benefits from a prominent position by Bermondsey Pier, with two extensive balconies and a series of spacious open-plan living areas for owners to utilise. Wheat Wharf stands in the very heart of Shad Thames and is now home to one of the most authentic warehouse apartments available in London, but this compelling building not only provides an inviting and…
Street art in George Town, Penang – Credit: Penang Global Tourism Renowned for its captivating street art and vibrant murals, George Town, Malaysia, is a treasure trove for art lovers and Instagram enthusiasts. Nestled on Penang Island in the Malacca Strait, this UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised alongside Melaka in 2008, is celebrated for its rich multicultural heritage and stunning architecture. The city’s historic streets and colonial-era buildings have become living canvases for internationally acclaimed artists like Lithuanian-born Penang-based artist Ernest Zacharevic and Russian artist Julia Volchkova, whose murals beautifully capture the essence of George Town’s culture and history. A…
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, has successfully concluded a working visit to the United Kingdom, which culminated with a major B2B networking event aimed at strengthening ties with the UK travel industry. The Minister was accompanied by Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. The working visit underscored Malaysia’s commitment to reinforcing its position as a premier destination for UK travellers. Key objectives included deepening relationships with travel industry decision-makers, including tour operators and travel agents, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration to boost tourism. The highlight of the programme…
Get ready for a night full of thrills and chills at Savage Garden, the city’s most sensational rooftop bar, as we invite you to dive headfirst into the colourful and mesmerising ‘Day of the Dead’ celebration, with captivating ‘Day of the Dead’ dancers, whose spellbinding performances will bring the festivities to life. Let the lively beats of our traditional Mariachi band sweep you off your feet as they fill the night with joyous rhythms and infectious energy. Taking place on Friday, 1st November, from 7 PM to 2 AM, we’re elevating the celebration to new heights—literally! Join us 12 floors above the bustling city…
A biographic play with live music celebrating the extraordinary life of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer and Dr Feelgood co-founder Wilko Johnson Wilko: Love and Death and Rock and Roll transfers to London’s Southwark Playhouse Borough in Spring 2025 after its premiere production at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch earlier this year 20th March – 19th April, Southwark Playhouse Borough Press night: Monday 24th March “Fond and funny” Daily Mail @swkplay | #WilkoPlay | The true story of Wilko Johnson, Dr Feelgood co-founder and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, comes to the central London stage for Spring 2025. Bringing to life his words and music, Jonathan Maitland’s (The Interview, An…
Tansy Main, M2C Community Ambassador living with SBC, Rt Hon. Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland; Samantha Dixon, CEO Make 2nds Count – Photo Credit, Innes Reid for Today Agency Last night (October 16), pioneering charity Make 2nds Counts hosted their empowering Truth Be Told photographic exhibition at London’s Dover House, with key MPs in attendance Make 2nds Count, a patient and family-focused charity dedicated to giving hope through clinical trial education, knowledge sharing, support and funding research into secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, presented their ‘Truth Be Told’ exhibition last night (October 16) at London’s Dover House, and…
Leading West London law firm Berris Law LLP’s Senior Partner Julian Hayes has been ranked in the Chambers & Partners UK 2025 Guide for his work in Family and Children Law. Ranked as an individual in the UK-Wide category for Family/ Children Law: Public Law Matters, Julian Hayes has been recognised for his vast experience in both criminal and civil law to represent both parents and children in care proceedings and deprivation of liberty cases. Chambers and Partners have published guides to the legal profession since 1990. With a team of 200+ full-time researchers at their London head office they identify…
When we think of the tech industry, we often think of the Silicon Valley giants — mostly white, and mostly male — but there’s an invisible thread running through the history of technology, connecting the contributions of Black women whose names and achievements often go uncelebrated. These women have shaped the digital world in incredible ways, yet their stories often go untold. One prime example is Katherine Johnson, the brilliant NASA mathematician whose precise calculations ensured the success of John Glenn’s 1962 orbital flight, and the Apollo 11 moon landing. Her colleague, Dorothy Vaughan, NASA’s first Black supervisor, became a…
Frobelles, the UK’s first Afro-hair championing dress up game, founded by London-based mother Yvonne Ottley and daughter Alyssa (now 12), is launching in the US this week, taking its mission of educating and empowering curly-coily haired kids to the next level. The game is fun, educational, and was created as an empowering solution to a problem, as lack of representation in the content consumed by young children can really damage their self-esteem – Alyssa was just 6 years old when she asked her mum why none of her game characters had Afro hair like hers. Yvonne said: “Children naturally want to…