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The Latest Breaking News from Trafalgar Square

ChessFest back in London as public get chance to take on grandmasters

Annual celebration on 12 July enables social players and children to challenge some of England’s best

The Guardian - UK

Trafalgar Square’s St Martin-in-the-Fields gives up secrets of its stones

Church marks 300 years with exhibition and online archive telling of UK’s first Black voters, and history of compassion and protest

The Guardian - UK

"Football unites us." Blur's Alex James to host Britpop party nights in London's Trafalgar Square ahead of England's World Cup group stage games

Blur bassist promises "the perfect aperitif for England's big games"

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Blur bassist Alex James to host London music events during World Cup

The 57-year-old musician will host three events in Trafalgar Square ahead of England’s big games

Evening Standard

Blur bassist Alex James to host three London music events ahead of World Cup

The 57-year-old musician will take over a pop-up space in Trafalgar Square this June.

Evening Standard

Halal food, Qawwali and live events: Sadiq Khan urges Londoners not to miss Trafalgar Square's Eid celebration

London’s iconic Trafalgar Square is set to host one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events as Eid on the Square returns on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

The Times of India

Middlesbrough fans take over Trafalgar Square ahead of Championship play-offs final at Wembley

Huge crowds of supporters swarmed the central London attraction on Friday evening, setting off flares and chanting songs

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Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

The Metropolitan Police said more than 500 people aged 18 to 87 were arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation

Evening Standard

Over 200 arrests at pro-Palestine Action rally including protesters in their 80s

The ages of those arrested range from 27 to 82, the Metropolitan Police said

Evening Standard

More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The age ranges of those arrested were from 18 to 87

The Independent UK

Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest

The Metropolitan Police have so far arrested 212 people at the Trafalgar Square demonstration.

The Independent UK

More than 200 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London

The ages of those arrested range from 27 to 82, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard

Dozens of protesters arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

Multiple protesters were carried out of the crowd, with one woman requesting a rest as she was lifted out

The Independent UK

Police make arrests at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London

Multiple protesters were carried out of the crowd.

Evening Standard

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Police remove protesters during mass demonstration against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Trafalgar Square with signs reading ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’.

The Independent UK

Protesters removed by Met Police during Palestine Action demonstration

Hundreds of protesters gathered with signs reading ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’

Evening Standard

Over 200 arrests as hundreds gather in Trafalgar Square for Palestine Action protest

Thousands of people are expected to take part in today’s event

Evening Standard

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Met announced last month officers would resume arresting Palestine Action supporters amid a High Court battle over the ban

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Evening Standard

Woman left fighting for life after Trafalgar Square hit-and-run

Motorcyclist fled scene after crash in central London as detectives launch urgent appeal for witnesses

The Independent UK

How disabled artists are now securing more bookings at major UK events

UnMute, a new music roster for disabled artists, has been launched by Global Local to promote professional recognition and combat "infantilisation" within the music industry. The initiative aims to increase performance opportunities for disabled musicians, with artists already securing bookings at major events like Shambala, The Great Escape, and St…

The Guardian - UK

There’s nothing sinister about Muslims praying

Letters: Readers respond to negative comments by Conservative and Reform UK politicians following a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square

The Guardian - UK

James Cleverly says he disagrees with Nick Timothy about Islamic public prayer

Shadow justice secretary had called Trafalgar Square event an ‘act of domination’

Evening Standard

Religious diversity is welcome and mass observances are permitted, says minister

It came after Nigel Farage criticised an Open Iftar in Trafalgar Square earlier this week and called for such events to be banned.

The Independent UK

Government to keep mass religious observances after Farage calls to ban them

“We have freedom of worship in this country and we have religious diversity in this country,” Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill said

The Guardian - UK

There’s nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right’s attacks on worship

At a time when Britain has never felt more divided, we should draw on Christian values to reject hate and focus on what unites us, says Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall

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