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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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London Tram passengers, including those planning to attend the Wimbledon tennis tournament, are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements as maintenance workers from the Unite
Princess Anne has been hospitalized today following an incident involving a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire.
Sabia Akram has dedicated much of her life to campaigning for Britain’s opposition Labour Party. However, she won't be celebrating if Labour wins the upcoming
A yellow heat health alert will be in effect across much of the UK starting Monday, as a heatwave is predicted to bring temperatures up to 31°C. This alert marks the end of a prolonged period
British Gas has issued an apology after mistakenly charging a customer, John Spink, £2,500 for energy bills he did not owe. Mr. Spink, 79, received a letter in April
The Scottish Conservatives have received £96,000 from members of the influential billionaire Keswick family, whose company is ultimately owned through an offshore
Two British Airways crew members have been suspended following allegations that they mocked a colleague's weight in a private WhatsApp group.
Flights departing from Manchester Airport’s Terminals 1 and 2 have been heavily impacted by a "major" power cut, causing significant disruptions.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako began a week-long visit to the UK on Saturday. Their itinerary includes a visit to Oxford University, where both studied, and a