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Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly
Read More... £32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
£32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of
Read More... Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.
Read More... Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Great Britain's men's gymnastics team has claimed gold at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany — their first team title at the event since 2022.
Read More... Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for
Read More... University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.
Read More... Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at
Read More... New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot
New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot
The TCS London Marathon has once again shattered records, with an unprecedented 1,133,813 people from the UK and around the world applying for a spot in the public ballot for the 2026
Read More... Liverpool fans' goal celebrations trigger earth tremors at Anfield
Liverpool fans' goal celebrations trigger earth tremors at Anfield
Liverpool fans shook the ground—literally—during the club’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on 27 April, which secured their 20th top-flight title. Scientists from the
Read More... Sadiq Khan eyes London bid for 2040 Olympics
Sadiq Khan eyes London bid for 2040 Olympics
Even before the first race is run at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, discussions have already begun about London potentially hosting the Games once again—this time in 2040.
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Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer with £750 million investment
Scotland is set to become home to the UK’s most advanced supercomputer, thanks to a £750 million investment confirmed by the Chancellor during the latest Spending Review.Read More... -
UK secondary schools invited to join ‘Taskmaster Club 100’
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has teamed up with Taskmaster Education to launch Taskmaster Club 100—an exciting new initiative offering UK secondary schools a chance to boostRead More... -
School faces backlash over prom ticket policy
A secondary school in Houghton-le-Spring is under fire from parents over what they call a "cruel" system of allocating prom tickets, which has left some students excluded fromRead More... -
Free school meals to reach 500,000 more children in England
Starting in September 2026, every child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals, regardless of how much their household earns.Read More... -
First schools install Great British Energy Solar panels, saving thousands
The first 11 schools in England have installed solar panels through the government-backed Great British Energy initiative, resulting in annual savings of £175,000.Read More... -
Londonderry primary school closes amid security alert
A primary school in Londonderry has been closed following a security alert in the city's Waterside area.Read More... -
Rising Antisemitism leaves Jewish students unsafe on UK campuses, new report finds
A new report has exposed a surge in antisemitic abuse at UK universities following the Hamas attacks on 7 October, leaving many Jewish students feeling threatened, silenced, and unsupportedRead More... -
Postgraduate student finance applications now open for 2025/26
Applications are now open for postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral Loans for the 2025 to 2026 academic year!Read More... -
Government expands school improvement programme to over 200 schools
Thousands more children are set to benefit from the government's major school improvement initiative as the RISE (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence) programmeRead More... -
University of Oxford leads UK in building repair investment
The University of Oxford has been ranked the top university in the UK for investment in building repairs and remediation, according to a new national report.Read More...
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Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More... -
Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More...
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Gary Oldman and David Beckham knighted in King's Birthday Honours
Actor Gary Oldman and football icon David Beckham have been knighted in the latest King's Birthday Honours, a list that also recognises Strictly Come...14 June 2025Read More...
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EuroMillions winning numbers drawn for record-breaking £208 million jackpot
The winning numbers for the UK’s largest-ever EuroMillions jackpot have been announced.14 June 2025Read More...
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Iran launches missile strike on Israel following attacks on nuclear sites
Explosions were reported over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday night as air raid sirens sounded across Israel, following what Israeli military officials...13 June 2025Read More... -
Former UK intelligence employee jailed for taking classified data home
A 25-year-old former employee of the UK’s intelligence agency GCHQ has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for removing top secret...13 June 2025Read More... -
£500 million hydrogen investment to create thousands of jobs across the UK
The UK government has announced over £500 million in new funding to develop hydrogen infrastructure, marking a significant step forward in the country’s...13 June 2025Read More... -
Council tax set to rise by 5% annually under spending review plans
Council tax bills are expected to rise by up to 5% each year to help fund local services, according to documents from the government's latest Spending...12 June 2025Read More... -
Government pledges £2.5bn to revive Oxford–Cambridge railway project
The UK government has committed an additional £2.5 billion to East West Rail (EWR), the ambitious project aimed at connecting Oxford and Cambridge...12 June 2025Read More... -
Firm linked to Baroness Mone must repay £122m over alleged faulty PPE, court hears
A company connected to Conservative peer Baroness Michelle Mone is being sued by the UK government for £122 million over claims it supplied unusable...12 June 2025Read More... -
UK government commits £2.5 billion to build world-first fusion energy plant in Nottinghamshire
In a landmark move toward clean energy, the UK government has announced a record £2.5 billion in funding to develop the world’s first prototype...12 June 2025Read More... -
Another royal visit to Canada already announced
Less than a month after King Charles and Queen Camilla’s inaugural visit to Canada as monarch and consort, another member of the Royal Family is set...12 June 2025Read More... -
Sterling holds near highs, gilt yields rise as Reeves outlines UK spending plan
Sterling hovered near its highest levels in three years against the dollar on Wednesday, while UK government borrowing costs climbed, as Finance Minister...11 June 2025Read More...
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UK to stop housing asylum seekers in hotels by 2029, says finance minister Reeves
The UK will stop using hotels to house asylum seekers by the next general election in 2029, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The move is...11 June 2025Read More... -
Chancellor announces £445 million rail investment in Wales as part of historic funding boost
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has unveiled a £445 million rail investment for Wales, part of the UK Government’s broader Spending Review aimed...11 June 2025Read More... -
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils long-term public spending plans
British Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out how her government intends to allocate more than £2 trillion ($2.7 trillion) in public spending during a...11 June 2025Read More...
World News
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Iran warns U.S. and U.K. as tensions with Israel escalate toward regional war
Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western powers, cautioning that any country assisting Israel in...14 June 2025Read More...
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Middle East crisis deepens as Israel and Iran exchange strikes; Starmer urges de-escalation
Tensions in the Middle East have surged after Israel launched overnight strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to respond with a barrage...13 June 2025Read More... -
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites and top military leaders, region braces for fallout
Israel has launched a sweeping and unprecedented military operation against Iran, directly targeting the core of its nuclear program and top military...13 June 2025Read More... -
Trump administration reviewing AUKUS submarine pact with Australia, UK
The Trump administration has initiated a formal review of the AUKUS defence pact—a multibillion-dollar agreement forged under President Joe Biden—according...12 June 2025Read More... -
Lammy holds Gibraltar talks ahead of potential EU agreement
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has visited Gibraltar for crucial discussions as part of ongoing efforts to secure a post-Brexit agreement concerning...11 June 2025Read More... -
US urges UK to reverse sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sharply criticized the UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, calling the...11 June 2025Read More... -
UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers over incitement of violence
The UK has imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for what it described as repeated incitement...10 June 2025Read More... -
British gran upset by Benidorm holiday over hotel experience and guest demographics
A British grandmother has expressed disappointment over her recent holiday to Benidorm, claiming that her experience at the Hotel Poseidon Playa was...09 June 2025Read More... -
Prince William rallies world leaders to protect oceans at Monaco forum
Prince William has issued a stark warning about the state of the world’s oceans, describing the crisis as unlike any challenge humanity has faced...08 June 2025Read More... -
Trump’s rapid response to LA protests energizes supporters but risks escalating tensions
In a move that underscores his hardline stance on public order, President Donald Trump swiftly mobilized federal forces in response to weekend protests...08 June 2025Read More... -
UK and India strengthen economic and migration ties as Foreign Secretary visits New Delhi
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to strengthen economic and migration ties between the UK and India during his visit to New Delhi this weekend,...07 June 2025Read More... -
Russia accuses British Council of espionage activities
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) on Thursday accused British intelligence of using the British Council as a front to undermine the country....06 June 2025Read More... -
Chaos in the skies: turbulence injures nine on Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan
A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan turned into a nightmare for passengers when severe turbulence struck mid-air, injuring nine people and forcing...05 June 2025Read More... -
Helping Zambian farmers go green: UK supports sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism
The UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) is backing efforts in Zambia to promote sustainable farming and eco-tourism as a way to reduce emissions...04 June 2025Read More...
Media
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Restaurant asks Tommy Robinson to leave after staff express discomfort
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, widely known as Tommy Robinson, was asked to leave a Hawksmoor restaurant in London after staff and diners reportedly felt uneasy...07 June 2025Read More... -
Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman amid party turmoil
Zia Yusuf has stepped down as chairman of Reform UK, stating that pushing to elect a Reform government is no longer "a good use of my time."05 June 2025Read More... -
OnlyFans in talks for $8 billion sale, led by Forest Road investment group
OnlyFans, the adult content subscription platform, may soon change hands in a major deal. Its parent company, Fenix International Ltd., is reportedly...25 May 2025Read More... -
Top UK Jewish journalists urge Israel and Egypt to allow media access to Gaza
A group of prominent British Jewish journalists, including Robert Peston, Emily Maitlis, and Jon Sopel, have publicly called on Israel and Egypt to...23 May 2025Read More... -
UK to permit foreign states to own up to 15% of newspapers
The UK government will now allow foreign states to own up to a 15% stake in British newspapers and news magazines under new legislation aimed at balancing...16 May 2025Read More... -
Meghan Markle’s Mother’s Day post sparks royal debate
On May 12, 2025, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, celebrated Mother’s Day in the United States with a rare Instagram post featuring her children,...14 May 2025Read More...
