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Sankofa Chronicles
Posted in: Galleries & Museums, Highlights, Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

Toyosi Saliu Makes a Solid Gold Statement With Breathtaking 24-Carat Art                                                                                                                                                                                                       From the heart of the African continent but firmly rooted in London, rises an exciting new artist whose work bridges African identity and ancestral royalty with modern elegance. Nigerian artist Toyosi Saliu uses real 24-carat gold to craft dazzling portraits that bring a […]

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Features

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Gauguin in London
Posted in: Features, Galleries & Museums, Shows & Exhibitions

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?                                                                                                                                                                                               How Gauguin’s visit to London in 1885 helped clear up an existential crisis 140 years ago, French artist Paul Gauguin set off on a get-away-from-it-all visit to London. This visit marked a watershed moment in his life – he had split from […]

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Reviews

Sankofa Chronicles
Posted in: Galleries & Museums, Highlights, Reviews, Shows & Exhibitions

Toyosi Saliu Makes a Solid Gold Statement With Breathtaking 24-Carat Art                                                                                                                                                                                                       From the heart of the African continent but firmly rooted in London, rises an exciting new artist whose work bridges African identity and ancestral royalty with modern elegance. Nigerian artist Toyosi Saliu uses real 24-carat gold to craft dazzling portraits that bring a […]

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Highlights

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    Summer Solstice Celebrations, London’s Only Stone Circle is in Lewisham!
    Posted in: Events & Festivals, Highlights, Places

    Summer Solstice in the capital. What’s Hot London? looks at what these solar celebrations mean to Londoners and those visiting on and around June 21st. Londoners preparing for summer solstice on June 21st may find their options pretty limited in our concrete capital, if they are seeking to celebrate the longest day of the year […]

  • The World’s First ‘Bring Your Own Table’ Restaurant (VIDEO)
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    You’ve heard of ‘Bring Your Own Booze’, but now Birra Moretti UK have changed the game with the world’s first ‘Bring Your Own Table’ restaurant, hosted by Gennaro Contaldo. Unfortunately, all the spaces are now gone. But those lucky enough to have grabbed one will be treated to a free six-course meal designed and prepared by […]

  • Protests at Trump State Visit (VIDEO)
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    On the second day of President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK thousands took to the streets in protest. What’s Hot London? reporter Calum went down to catch all the action! What’s Hot London?

  • What Do The EU Election Results Mean?
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    The results are in from the election that was never supposed to take place. Calum takes a look at how Britain voted in this year’s European Parliament Elections and what it means for Brexit.

  • Why Greenpeace shut down BP Headquarters
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    Early on Monday morning, Greenpeace protestors moved into position on the BP Headquarters in central London, blocking all 5 entrances and shutting down the office. Calum was there on the scene to find out what happened next and why?

  • Rocketman Premiere
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    Stars and fans alike gathered in Leicester Square for the Premiere of brand new Elton John Biopic, Rocketman. Calum and Lynn went down to capture all the action speaking to superfans and even catching some celebs!

  • TV BAFTAs Round-Up
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    The stars were out in force last night for the TV BAFTAs at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Here’s a round-up of all the most important bits from another fantastic year. On the red carpet, ‘This Country’ actress Daisy May Cooper made headlines after deciding to don a dress made entirely from bin bags. However, viewers […]

  • Hostile Planet Premiere
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    In this episode of Telly Hot Calum and Lynn go down to the premiere of Bear Grylls’ Hostile Planet. They catch up with the likes of Matt Smith and Gizzie Erskine, before having a chat with the show’s producers all about the programme. The six-part series starts on the 28th of April on National Geographic […]

  • Leave Means Leave March
    Posted in: Highlights, Videos

    Thousands of protestors gathered in parliament square on the day that Brexit was meant to happen. Some had marched from as far as Sunderland over the last two weeks to be there, all in an effort to support Brexit. On the day when Theresa May’s deal was voted down for the third time, the overriding […]