Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters

Mallett's Ely House set to become contemporary art gallery

11 May 2016

A top European contemporary art gallery is set to take over the Mayfair premises of troubled dealership Mallett.

View of Cork Street showing the two developments

Galleries fear higher rents in Cork Street redevelopment

25 April 2016

Fears are growing that independent London art dealers will be priced out of new premises being built in Cork Street as property developers have started targeting high-end international galleries.

“Life after Cork Street” as Alan Cristea announces move to Pall Mall

12 April 2016

Alan Cristea, owner of the eponymous Contemporary art gallery on Mayfair’s Cork Street, is to become the latest departee from what was once a major London hub of art galleries and dealers.

Bristol glass

Nazeing Glass Works and museum to sell collection after closure

22 September 2023

A family-owned glassworks and museum has closed and is selling its stock from the venue this month.

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Evacuation in Leeds after grenade sent to antiques dealer

19 October 2022

Businesses were evacuated and a street closed when police were called after a grenade was sent in the post to a secondhand, vintage and antiques dealership in Leeds.