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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Thousands of individuals were urgently evacuated from buildings in central London on Wednesday due to a reported gas leak. The incident occurred on Southwark
Support for Britain’s Reform UK party has surged following Nigel Farage's return to political leadership, positioning the party just two percentage points behind the ruling Conservatives,
A number of major London hospitals, including St Thomas’, the Royal Brompton, and the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, have been targeted in a cyber attack
King Charles delivered a moving tribute to those who participated in the D-Day landings, honoring their role in replacing tyranny with freedom. Speaking at the
Several major hospitals in London have declared a critical incident following a cyber-attack that resulted in the cancellation of operations and the diversion of
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced his intention to reduce immigration to levels seen during the UK's EU membership. This statement was made during
A British bank that avoided prosecution for money laundering is now accused of facilitating billions of dollars in transactions for terrorist financiers, according to recent
A fire erupted at a 10-storey construction site in east London, leading to seven people being hospitalized. The blaze broke out near Silvertown Way in Canning Town shortly after 08:20 BST,
Persistent wet weather and ongoing cost-of-living pressures cast a shadow over British consumer spending in May. A recent survey indicated the weakest spending
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a commitment to introduce a legal cap on immigration if re-elected, addressing one of the key issues ahead of next month’s national vote.