Culture
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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... -
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...
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Housing has emerged as a critical battleground in the current election campaign, with Labour and the Conservatives trading accusations over their respective
The closure of pubs is accelerating at an alarming rate, according to new research, with approximately 80 pubs shutting down each month during the first quarter of
The British Embassy Manila hosted a celebration in Taguig City on June 18, 2024, to mark the 76th birthday of King Charles III and to honor the enduring relationship between the
The Conservative Party's hopes for a reduction in the Bank of England's main interest rate from its 16-year high of 5.25% are expected to be disappointed on Thursday,
A report released on Thursday reveals that election promises made by both Britain's governing Conservative Party and the opposition Labour Party fail to address
Inflation has reached the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years. Official figures show that prices rose by 2% in the year to May, down from
For the first time, Amazon UK may be compelled to recognize a trade union as its warehouse workers prepare to vote next month.
The Home Office reported that 882 people crossed the Channel in 15 boats on Tuesday, marking the highest number in a single day this year.
A man in his 40s has been arrested following the attempted assault and kidnapping of a 12-year-old Orthodox boy and his two-year-old sibling in Stamford Hill.
British inflation has returned to its 2% target in May, the first time in nearly three years, according to data released on Wednesday. However, strong underlying price