Culture
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Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein disqualified after backstage incidentThe Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following a backstage incident, as reported by Swedish police after a female member of the productionRead More...
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King Charles assumes historic patronage ties to monarchy spanning over 200 yearsIn 2022, Buckingham Palace announced a comprehensive review of all royal patronages. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, nearly 500 charities and organizations found themselvesRead More...
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Homes England pledges £120,000 investment in Northstowe community initiativesHomes England, the governmental body overseeing housing and urban revitalization efforts, has unveiled plans to allocate £120,000 in grant funding to support community-driven initiativesRead More...
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Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AIUp to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More...
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury FarmPippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More...
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Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prizeMuseums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More...
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Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
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Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
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Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
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Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
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Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking lossA renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
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Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford, recovered in Romania, and returned to UKA painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,Read More...
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British house prices surged in March, marking their fastest annual growth since December 2022, according to a survey released on Tuesday. The data underscores a continuing trend of easing
A startling poll has raised concerns for the Conservative Party's prospects in London, indicating a possible scenario where they could be left without representation in the city's
Bristol has taken the lead as the van dweller capital of the UK, with approximately 800 individuals residing on the city's streets, a trend fueled by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Scotland has put into effect its new hate crime law, sparking debates over its potential implications for free speech. Critics, including JK Rowling and Elon Musk, argue that the legislation could
Many households have been feeling the pinch of high energy costs, but relief is finally here. Energy prices have dropped to their lowest level in two years, thanks to the latest price cap
In a significant move, the government has raised the minimum wage, known as the National Living Wage, by over £1 for the first time, providing a much-needed boost for 2.7 million low-paid
Refugees residing in Wales will no longer benefit from free public transportation following the Welsh government's decision to discontinue the Welcome Ticket scheme.
On Saturday, seven small boats carrying 349 individuals made the journey across the English Channel, as reported by the Home Office. This brings the total number of migrant crossings for the
In a blend of demonstration and festivity, boaters from various corners of the UK have assembled in London to voice their opposition to what they perceive as unjust price escalations that pose
In a recent announcement, Britain's government has shifted its strategy regarding minimum wage increments, opting to ease the pace of increases aimed at closing the wage gap between