In recent years, pop culture has been spilling into our cities in increasingly physical ways. What once lived on the big screen and within fan communities, now appears on pavements, high streets and public spaces.

After another whirlwind year of global headlines, political shifts and cultural comebacks, the media landscape feels more fluid – and more fragile – than ever.

When the government unveiled its shortlist for the next wave of new towns – Enfield, Greenwich, Tandridge among them – the imagery was familiar: families cycling through green corridors, children playing in sun-lit parks, and young households finally finding the homes they’ve been priced out of elsewhere.

The golden quarter – retail’s long stretch from early October through Black Friday and into Christmas – has long been seen as the industry’s safe bet, the moment when tills ring louder and the sector hopes for a late-year reset.

FC Barcelona returned to the Camp Nou this weekend. Backed by 45,000 fans in the terraces the Catalan side played host at their usual home for the first time in over 900 days.

In recent years, rave culture has found its way into the gallery. Once the soundtrack to underground nights and hidden warehouses, it is now the subject of exhibitions, installations and retrospectives.

In an age of efficiency and automation, human connection has become the new luxury. Discover how design and storytelling can rebuild our sense of belonging.

A recent Times column warned that unless universities reform, students may start to “downgrade” them – opting for more flexible or cost-effective routes through higher education.

A study recently published by Ofcom has taken the communications and media ecosystem by storm. The study reveals that people spent 4% less time watching broadcast TV in 2024 than the previous year, with average viewing time dropping to 2 hours 24 minutes a day.

There’s been a whole lot of media noise lately about the ‘sober generation’: the idea that Gen Z are turning away from alcohol in favour of run clubs and skincare routines.

The life sciences real estate landscape is at a moment of recalibration. On paper, the UK retains many of the fundamentals that have made it a magnet for biotech and pharma – world-class universities, strong research networks and the NHS as an anchor customer for many hubs and clusters.

As the Budget looms and sector warnings grow louder, Reeves could take a lesson in listening, trust and stability from the high street

I have been at LCA for a long time. But I knew this was the job for me, when, on my first day I was sent out on the road to help manage a campaign to encourage hard to reach Londoners to vote.

In case you missed it, Taylor Swift has done it again – she’s sparked a frenzy of anticipation and excitement with the announcement of her upcoming album.

The tide turned for Canary Wharf last week. A landmark deal for Visa’s European HQ and expanded leases from BBVA and SmartestEngery set the scene, before HSBC topped the lot and U-turned on its proposed exit from the docklands.

Could the City of London’s unique blend of culture, connectivity and ambition make it the capital’s next nightlife hub – and a model for post-9-to-5 districts everywhere?

The end of the July marks a year since 29 anti-immigrant demonstrations and riots erupted across 27 towns and cities across the UK.

When American Eagle launched its latest denim campaign, fronted by Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney, it probably seemed like a safe bet.

At a recent Coldplay concert in Boston, a moment intended as light-hearted entertainment spiralled into a viral sensation – and a cautionary tale about privacy in the digital age.

One year in, Labour has made big promises on creative infrastructure as part of their growth agenda. But time is ticking. This could be an opportunity for the built environment to lead the change.

In the UK, hybrid working has moved from a temporary solution to a permanent fixture of working life. We now work from home more than any other country in Europe, and this behavioural shift is beginning to leave a visible imprint on the spaces around us.