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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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Almost 1.8 million people in the UK now owe at least £50,000 in student debt, according to data obtained by BBC News. Figures from the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveal that over 61,000
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a fervent appeal to right-leaning voters on Monday, urging them to support the Conservative Party in the upcoming election.
Antoine Christopher Kolias, 31, was sentenced on Friday, June 28, to three and a half years in prison. The sentencing follows a CEU investigation, Operation Bentley,
Approximately 1,500 workers at Tata Steel's Port Talbot and Llanwern sites have suspended a planned indefinite strike and overtime ban following the company's
The pound weakened against the euro on Monday as the single currency surged, driven by investor speculation that France's far-right party might not secure an
British house prices experienced a modest rise in June compared to May, but the property market remains under pressure from elevated borrowing costs, according to
With just four days remaining until the general election, Tory leader Rishi Sunak made a three-stop visit to Golders Green, including a speech at Machzike Hadas
Londoners are being encouraged to count all the bees, butterflies, and moths they see on Monday as part of what is believed to be the first annual city-wide pollinator
In a recent interview, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confidently asserted that the United Kingdom has become a better place to live in comparison to 2010, despite
The City of London’s elevated public spaces are experiencing a surge in popularity, with visitor numbers continuing to climb. Since 20 Fenchurch Street's Sky Garden