Bridget Jones statue becomes permanent resident of Leicester Square: ‘She makes Londoners feel seen’

Extension of three-year lifespan for bronze coincides with 25th anniversary rerelease of original romcom

A record 149 days have now passed without alcohol, cigarettes or ice-cream for Bridget Jones's statue in Leicester Square in London - and her fast is set to be extended indefinitely.

Originally conceived to be in situ for three years, the bronze statue, which was unveiled in November, has now been granted permanent residence opposite the Empire Casino and adjacent to the toilets, where she joins the likes of Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Batman as part of Westminster council's Scenes in the Square initiative.