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Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.
Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
Avengers Assemble actor Thom Hiddleston and Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss are to star in a West End production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
The story of Leslie ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson promises on paper to be a humdinger.
Celebrities descend on Chelsea Flower Show ahead of Queen’s official visit
Celebrities came in their droves to the world’s most famous flower show ahead of the Queen’s official visit later today.
Collectable Bond watch could sell at Christie’s for £60,000 after turning up at car boot sale
A James Bond gadget wristwatch bought for £25 from a car boot sale could sell for £60,000 when it auctions in London this June.
Album review: Scout Niblett – It’s Up To Emma
Niblett’s trademark intensity is met with softer elements that will widen her appeal without diminishing her gritty vitriol.
Album review: Gabrielle Aplin – English Rain
The 20-year-old’s first record reveals an artist with some promise – but only time will tell if it’s enough.
Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity
A-lister Kate Winslet ramped up the glitz and glam to address the “heartbreaking” situation of youngsters living rough.
DVD review: Broadchurch
Is there anyone left who doesn’t know who the killer in Broadchurch was? Well, it’s for you that the DVD box set of the critically acclaimed ITV drama has been created.
Journey of Two Gun Cohen from East End boy to Chinese general comes to Kenneth More Theatre
Thanks to a previously unknown family connection, a play based on the incredible true story of Morris Cohen will get its world premiere in Ilford, detailing the journey he made from young East End boy to a general in the Chinese army.
Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town
Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.
Real-life story of first man into space twice is told in South Woodford show
Set in 1967 at the height of the Cold War, The Altitude Brothers is based on the tragic story of Vladimir Komarov, the first man to go into space twice.
Young Sherlock Holmes author Andrew Lane to present Lost Worlds
The author of the Young Sherlock Holmes novels will speak at the first children’s event held at Barts Pathology Museum.
Film review: The Great Gatsby
A riot of colour and sound, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby tries to put the great into every moment.
DVD review: The Last Stand
Criminal outsmarts police. Criminal escapes in an unreasonably fast car. Arnie is left to pick up the pieces.
Camden Council gives go-ahead for life-size statue of Amy Winehouse
Plans for a statue of Amy Winehouse in Camden to serve as a permanent memorial to the late singer have been given the go ahead.
‘Boris is all about Boris’, says London Mayoral hopeful Eddie Izzard
The comedian Eddie Izzard has hit out at London Mayor Boris Johnson whilst maintaining he is ready for the challenge of pursuing politics himself.
Helicopter opera wins top gong at Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards
A lengthy and “bold” opera including four helicopters and flying musicians claimed a leading theatrical award this evening.
Restaurant review: Las Iguanas, Southbank
If you find yourself in Southbank on a warm spring evening, a tasty taco or tray of tapas on the terrace at Las Iguanas can just hit the spot.
Four things to do if you can’t get tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest and most popular events in the horticulture calendar.
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Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant
From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.
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Boy, 15, stabbed multiple times in Hainault attack
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in broad daylight near a Hainault park yesterday.
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Determined Goodmayes schoolgirl who gave flowers to Duchess of Cambridge earns Young Citizen nomination
A nine-year-old Cub Scout who presented flowers to the Duchess of Cambridge and who walked 14 miles for charity, has been nominated for our Young Citizen Award.
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