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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... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More...
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Tulip Siddiq has been appointed as Britain's City Minister, responsible for overseeing the financial services sector, the government announced on Tuesday.
For the first time, visitors to Buckingham Palace will get an inside view of the east wing, following a meticulous five-year renovation. Although guests won't step onto the iconic balcony itself,
Detectives have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after a passenger in his 50s was repeatedly stabbed in the leg in Croydon.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to hold regular meetings with England's mayors, emphasizing that "those with skin in the game... make much better
Heathrow Airport has obtained a High Court injunction to prevent potential environmental protests on its premises, arguing that such demonstrations could cause major disruptions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday his commitment to increasing UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, emphasizing that this move would only
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman and Hendon's representative David Pinto-Duschinsky are among the newly elected Jewish Labour MPs.
Dyson, the renowned vacuum cleaner manufacturer, announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting initiative. This move will result in a reduction of more than a
A further 300 London bus workers are set to be balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay, according to the Unite union. The London Transit drivers and engineers are unhappy with a 3%
Rishi Sunak has unveiled his interim shadow cabinet following the loss of 12 members in the recent general election. Lord David Cameron, the former Prime Minister who returned to the