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17-year-old dies in Harrow shopping centre fall

A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from a height at St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Read the latest updates.

Forgotten Operas Shine in Barbican Double Bill

A captivating double bill of forgotten operatic treasures - Ethel Smyths' 'Der Wald' and Ottorino Respighi's 'Lucrezia' - receives triumphant revival in London's Barbican Centre, showcasing extraordinary vocal performances and musical brilliance.

Wendy: Peter Pan Reimagined at Barbican Theatre

The Barbican's radical new production 'Wendy' reclaims JM Barrie's classic from its female characters' perspective, delivering a stunning theatrical experience that questions the original's romanticism of eternal childhood.

Davóne Tines revives radical composer Julius Eastman

American vocalist Davóne Tines delivers a powerful homage to forgotten composer Julius Eastman at London's Barbican Hall, reclaiming the legacy of a musical maverick whose work defied categorization.

Sananda Maitreya's stunning vocal comeback in London

The artist formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby delivers a breathtaking performance at London's Barbican, showcasing vocal prowess that defies time in an unforgettable night of musical resurrection.

Adès and LSO dazzle with premieres and Sibelius

The London Symphony Orchestra delivered a spellbinding performance under Thomas Adès, featuring world premieres and a revelatory Sibelius Fifth that left the Barbican audience breathless.

Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican

The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.

Gesualdo's Passione Reimagined at Barbican

Les Arts Florissants and Amala Dianor Company deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Carlo Gesualdo's Renaissance masterpiece, blending haunting madrigals with powerful contemporary choreography in a landmark Barbican performance.

Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm

Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.

BBCSO's Become Ocean: A Sonic Tsunami at Barbican

Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBCSO in a breathtaking performance of John Luther Adams' environmental masterpiece, creating an immersive sonic journey through London's Barbican Hall.

Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican

Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.

Dirty Looks: Barbican's radical fashion exhibition

A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre, 'Dirty Looks', challenges fashion's obsession with perfection, celebrating the beauty of decay, wear, and the eroticism of used clothing.

Hoon Driver Rams Through Shopping Centre Security Gate

Dramatic CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a hoon driver in a Ford Falcon deliberately smashes through a security gate at a busy Queensland shopping centre, sending shoppers scrambling for safety.

Katie Mitchell's Cow/Deer: A Live Sound Revolution

Visionary director Katie Mitchell stuns audiences with her latest production, 'Cow/Deer', at the Barbican. In a breathtaking feat, the cast of six performs every sound live, from whispering forests to visceral animal encounters, redefining the possibiliti

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

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