HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Vancouver built up fast — but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning

In 1957, Vancouver took a decisive turn in its urban development when city council lifted the eight-storey height limit in the West End neighbourhood on the downtown peninsula, opening the door to high-rise living along English Bay. Over the next two decades, more than 300 mid- to high-rise concrete apartment…

The Conversation · Feb 25

Congestion charge should apply at night to put brakes on 'evening rush hour' gridlock in West End

56% more cars between 6pm-7pm than between 8am-9am, warn campaigners

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Sir Ian McKellen says ‘death is ever present’ after fall from West End stage

‘I have accepted that I’m not immortal,’ British ‘Lord of the Rings’ star said

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Pregnant Nicola Roberts forced to pull out of West End show for medical procedure

She said withdrawing from the production was ‘upsetting’

Evening Standard · Jan 10

Reform UK's London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham attacks the Met: 'I don't see police on the street'

Scotland Yard defends its actions to tackle crime in the West End - saying extra officers are targeting crimes which Londoners ‘care about the most’

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Our vision: how to make London's world famous West End even greater

Yes vote unlocks £60million investment package driving growth and visitor numbers

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Bluey’s ‘cool dad’ Bandit doesn’t impress his own kids as voice star admits they’re ‘embarrassed’ by him

EXCLUSIVE As Bluey’s Big Play arrives in the West End this Christmas, Bandit and Chilli voice stars Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti reflect on awkward fan encounters and parenting myths

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025

West End defies retail slump as Christmas shoppers flock to Oxford Street

The capital's West End recorded a 9 per cent rise in shoppers during the week leading up to Black Friday compared with last year

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

The Standard podcast: Why are West End ticket prices so high?

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Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

“I’m definitely having some conversations with people about it. It’s very exciting”: Lily Allen’s West End Girl album could end up… in the West End

Singer reveals plans on Jimmy Fallon’s show

MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2025