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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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Britain appears poised to elect Labour Party leader Keir Starmer as its next prime minister when voters head to the polls on Thursday, potentially ending Rishi Sunak's
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson unexpectedly joined the British election campaign on Tuesday, delivering a last-minute appeal to bolster support for the
Nigel Farage's bid to secure his first parliamentary seat in Clacton-on-Sea has drawn enthusiastic support from his followers, who see it as a pivotal moment for his
The City of London has deferred its decision on 1 Undershaft, the proposed tallest building in the Square Mile, following objections from Lloyd’s of London's chair.
British investors have injected a record £11.4 billion ($14.5 billion) into equity funds during the first six months of 2024, driven by the anticipation of further central
London commuters experienced significant disruption during rush hour this morning, with severe delays impacting parts of the Underground network.
Britain's Labour Party is poised for a historic victory in Thursday's national election, according to a forecast by the polling company Survation released on Tuesday.
Prices in British shops rose at their slowest pace in nearly three years last month, according to industry figures that highlight the cooling of inflation, though
The CEO of British supermarket chain Sainsbury's, Simon Roberts, has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein.
A "self-radicalised lone wolf terrorist," Mohammad Farooq, has been found guilty of preparing terrorist acts after plotting attacks on a North Yorkshire military base and a hospital in Leeds.