http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-2-united-kingdom/topic-rss.do United Kingdom RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23615652-best-art-shows-of-2009.do The art market may be reeling in the face of recession but there will still be plenty of exciting shows this year. Ben Lewis rounds up the best. 2009-01-09T08:50:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/review-23558654-special-delivery-of-love-letters-and-live-wires.do In publicising Love Letters and Live Wires, the BFI has likened the telecommunications explosion of the Thirties to the internet revolution of today. 2008-09-21T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/review-23552299-politcs-at-the-red-lion.do So often is the Red Lion frequented by MPs and political figures that its televisions show the BBC Parliament channel. 2008-09-07T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23550999-eurobeat-is-popfest-parody-par-excellence.do Whether you are a Eurovision fan, you will love this spoof: Eurobeat, coming to the West End after being a huge hit at last year's Edinburgh Fringe. 2008-09-03T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23518479-britains-15bn-box-office-record.do Keira Knightley and JK Rowling have helped the British film industry enjoy its best ever year, earning a record £1.6 billion around the world. 2008-07-21T07:40:06Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/review-23501447-strange-stories-in-that-place.do Instead of dealing with the familiar and overloading her work with detail, Mitra Tabrizian goes for the bizarre and the stark, says Ben Lewis. 2008-06-26T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23497140-great-queen-street-is-simply-the-best.do Great Queen Street offers the best food, the best value and the best service. Book a table there before it becomes the hottest place in town, says Mark Bolland. 2008-06-22T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23495470-festival-holds-few-highlights.do A performance from the reunited Police, a show from the Kaiser Chiefs and some strange "champagne socialism" from the Sex Pistols were among the Isle of Wight Festival's more memorable moments. 2008-06-15T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23471426-doing-the-marathon.do With 30,000 runners raring to go the 2008 Flora London Marathon is fast approaching. But you don't have to be in the race to get in on the action. 2008-04-02T09:21:20Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23451866-the-best-london-events-to-enjoy-over-easter.do From skating in the park to searching for one of Willy Wonka's chocolate treats, there's plenty for everyone at Easter. 2008-03-11T14:51:58Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23450328-off-the-record.do David Smyth talks to London rapper Taio Cruz about making it big in America and reveals what Billy Bragg is doing behind bars. 2008-03-07T12:35:44Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23435827-first-public-statue-of-a-black-woman.do When a sculpture is unveiled in a south London park later this year, it will represent the culmination of a dream that began 30 years ago. 2008-02-05T12:28:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23431081-rock-hall-of-fame-set-to-complete-o2-rebirth.do Britain's first permanent Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame is to open at the O2, to help the venue shake off its 'white elephant' image. 2008-01-07T10:23:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23428786-will-smith-is-a-legend-to-his-fans.do Will Smith braved the cold to meet crowds of fans in London at the UK premiere of his new blockbuster, I Am Legend. 2007-12-20T09:21:10Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23422513-a-comic-between-songs.do Newton Faulkner has become one of Britain's biggest new musicians and his songs silenced the large crowd at the Shepherds Bush Empire. 2007-11-22T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23421359-project-pinewood-to-take-on-hollywood.do Pinewood Studios have announced plans for a huge development which could trigger a boom in film-making in Britain. 2007-11-15T12:21:34Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23420749-box-office-boost-for-british-films.do Home-grown films accounted for more than a quarter of the UK box office this year, according to new figures. 2007-11-13T09:32:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23413997-cinema-visits-reach-a-40-year-high.do This summer saw the largest number of cinema visits in 40 years, according to figures from the Film Distributors' Association (FDA). 2007-09-27T07:39:05Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23413366-art-for-humanitys-sake-reveals-sex-trade-horror.do Long queues greeted the launch of the latest artwork to take up residence in Trafalgar Square. 2007-09-24T11:05:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/review-23412788-dresses-that-lifted-the-post-war-blues.do The V&A's nicely designed exhibition of 107 pieces, 90 per cent from its own collection, covers the Golden Age of Couture. 2007-09-18T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23411343-london-start-for-cycle-tour-of-britain.do Britain's biggest cycle race kicks off in London on Sunday. The Tour of Britain, which covers 500 miles over six stages, starts at Crystal Palace park. 2007-09-07T07:58:23Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23410177-out-stare-englands-rugby-stars.do 2007-08-29T10:58:02Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23409508-mud-wet-and-beers---it-must-be-a-music-festival.do Music fans are braving boggy conditions to set up camp for the weekend's Reading Festival. 2007-08-23T08:19:09Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23405723-go-with-the-flow.do Whatever floats your boat, there's loads to do on the banks of the River Thames this summer. 2007-07-25T08:11:12Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23405710-the-hives-school-of-rock.do Sartorially superlative Swedes The Hives donned their latest monochrome outfits for this 100 Club gig, and proved they remain one of the most entertaining live acts in the world. 2007-07-24T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23404044-thousands-bending-over-backwards-for-yoga-star.do Yoga guru Swami Ramdev is about to host what is said to be the biggest yoga camp ever held in Britain at Alexandra Palace. 2007-07-12T15:44:15Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23398601-style-and-substance-in-perfect-harmony.do The optimism of the Festival of Britain finds a new expression in excellent food and sleek design at Skylon - The Restaurant, the Southbank Centre's flagship eaterie. 2007-05-29T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23397466-old-images-of-london-go-on-display-at-tate.do Early pictures of the capital will go on show for the first time tomorrow, part of a photography exhibition at Tate Britain 2007-05-21T12:29:15Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23394911-for-the-love-of-film.do Rottentomatoes is the latest movie website to expand with a special UK version. You can find out everything you need to know about cinema on the internet - but where to look? 2007-05-03T14:17:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/review-23394146-lost-in-paradise.do Two exhibitions that promise to explore the wonders of the New World frustrate as much as they fascinate, says Brian Sewell. 2007-04-29T23:00:00Z