Hyde Park
Crowds march for free speech ‘martyr’ Charlie Kirk in Hyde Park, London
September 21, 2025Ryan Prosser Published September 21, 2025 7:45pm Updated September 21, 2025 7:45pm Thousands gathered in central London to pay tribute to ‘modern day martyr’ Charlie Kirk after he was shot dead. Crowds waved Union flags, starred and striped banners and held wooden crucifixes aloft as they sang a rendition of Amazing Grace. Others marched to […]
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Stevie Wonder called London to say he loves us last night – and the feeling is mutual
July 13, 2025It was a very, very warm night in July, and music legend Stevie Wonder dropped by BST Hyde Park last night to tell 65,000 people he loved them. Well we certainly loved him back. At 75 years old, the music icon has not lost a single bit of his vocal power. He can still nail […]
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‘Swan Whisperer’ banned from Hyde Park after residents objected to him kissing the birds
June 19, 2025A homeless man who ‘stroked, cuddled and kissed’ swans in Hyde Park has been banned from the public space after a getting into a fight with disapproving onlookers. Anders Fernstedt, 57, was known locally as ‘The Swan Whisperer’, and was filmed touching and kissing the creatures in the central London park. Resident Virginia Grey took […]
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Queen Kylie Minogue dazzles BST Hyde Park with epic party that proves she’s still the best
July 14, 2024Lucy MapstonePublished Jul 14, 2024, 9:15am|Updated Jul 14, 2024, 3:09pm Kylie Minogue hasn’t performed at BST Hyde Park in nearly a decade, but my goodness she knows how to make up for lost time. Our camp queen of addictive dance pop, 80s singalong hits and euphoric 00s floorfillers returned to the London festival for the […]
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What is 420 and how did ‘weed day’ get its name?
April 20, 2024A controversial day that’s either loved or loathed across the globe, 420 is here so be prepared for particularly pungent strolls today. Around the world, fans of Marijuana celebrate the green herb on this today – think of it as an unofficial holiday. Also known as ‘weed day’, 420 falls on the same day every […]
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How to make the most of this London luxury hotspot whatever your budget
November 24, 2023You might think you need to take out a second mortgage if you want to spend a day in London’s fancy old Knightsbridge quarter – but if you’re super-savvy with your cash, turns out you can have a great day living it up like a local. So if it’s a place you’ve either avoided because […]
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What road closures are in place for the Royal Parks Half Marathon?
October 7, 2023The Royal Parks Half Marathon 2023 returns to the capital this weekend, as around 16,000 runners will be participating, hoping to raise money for hundreds of good causes and charities. The Half Marathon takes runners through four Royal Parks and past several of the capital’s iconic landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and […]
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Billy Joel proves he’s so much more than just the Piano Man in exhilarating BST Hyde Park show jam-packed with surprises
July 8, 2023After performing for 50 years, you might expect 74-year-old Billy Joel to simply go through the motions at a gig in 2023. You would be wrong. Last night the Piano Man proved he’s so much more than just that at BST Hyde Park, as he riled up the crowd with deadpan jokes, epic solo performances […]
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Billy Joel has very blunt response to ‘medical emergency’ in BST Hyde Park crowd
July 8, 2023Last night The Piano Man – aka, Billy Joel – entertained delighted crowds as the headline act for BST Hyde Park. Yep, he provided all the bangers like Piano Man, We Didn’t Start the Fire, Vienna, She’s Always a Woman, and even – in a twist no one was expecting – brought out Joe Jonas […]
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Dermot O’Leary, Kate Hudson and Stella McCartney fangirl Bruce Springsteen at star-studded BST Hyde Park set
July 7, 2023Bruce Springsteen rocked out in Hyde Park last night to a delighted audience. The I’m On Fire hitmaker, 73, headlined last night’s BST Hyde Park festival with his E Street Band, following a glittering line up of acts over the past few weeks including Pink, BlackPink, Guns N’ Roses, and Take That. Tonight Piano Man […]
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