 Isabel Galleymore’s poem ‘T is for Tree’ shines a spotlight on biodiversity and explores London's connection to the tree’s origins in the Norwegian forest,

London school children read poem at Christmas tree switch on 

Musicians, comedians and speakers took to the stage in Trafalgar Square.

Muslims mark Eid festival with gathering in central London

Antelope, a new work by Malawi-born artist Samson Kambalu which depicts a 1914 photograph of Baptist preacher John Chilembwe and European missionary John Chorley, is unveiled on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Picture date: Wednesday September 28, 2022.



Artist Samson Kambalu said he was “glad” he could carry forth Chilembwe’s message of fighting for a better world.

Fourth Plinth artist say his sculpture represents standing up for justice

A new Christmas tree could be headed for Trafalgar Square after this year's Norwegian spruce was mocked by Londoners for looking "anaemic."

Gift exchange? Oslo council to vote on sending London a new Christmas tree

Teresa Margolles' plinth design entitled 850 Improntas (850 Imprint), featuring casts of the faces of 850 trans people

Margolles’ work features casts of the faces of 850 transgender people from London and around the world.

Casts of faces of 850 transgender people to be displayed on Fourth Plinth

Artist Heather Phillipson unveils her artwork entitled THE END on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth, in London today.

The installation on the Fourth Plinth – home to a rolling commission of public artworks – was postponed by four months because of the impact of coronavirus.

Fourth Plinth whipped cream and fly sculpture unveiled in Trafalgar Square

Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of James Cooper showing the Animal Rebellion demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London in Trafalgar Square, London to protest against animal farming, claiming that the Government has "blood on their hands". The Metropolitan Police said two people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after protesters released red dye into the fountains.

Demonstrators, some of whom who stood up to their knees in the red water, allege that the Covid-19 pandemic was caused by animal exploitation.

Two arrested after protesters dye Trafalgar Square fountains red

Police release CCTV after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault in Trafalgar Square.

Man with serious injuries after assault in Trafalgar Sq

Hundreds of protesters were forced to disperse to allow an air ambulance to land in Trafalgar Square after a woman was hit by a bus.


Air ambulance lands in Trafalgar Square after bus crash

A giant Monopoly board has taken over Trafalgar Square.

Giant Monopoly board appears in Trafalgar Square

Streets around Trafalgar Square were packed for Chinese New Year celebrations.

In pictures: Chinese New Year celebrated in style

Plans for a replica Syria arch to be put up in Trafalgar Square are being considered by officials at City Hall, according to reports. 

Syrian arch plans in Trafalgar Square being considered

The 38-year-old officer was on his way home from a night shift when he collapsed. His death is not being treated as suspicious. 

Police officer dies after collapsing in Trafalgar Square

Visitors have braved heavy showers this afternoon at the Mayor of London's Feast of St George celebration.

Visitors brave showers at Feast of St George

Transporting a 60ft Christmas tree 700 miles from Norway to London is no easy task, so how was it done?

London Trafalgar Square

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