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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British house prices rose in May after a two-month decline, demonstrating the property market's resilience despite high borrowing costs, according to mortgage lender
The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings is fast approaching. On June 6, 1944, more than 100,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the
Edinburgh City Council has decided to prohibit advertisements and sponsorships on its properties if they promote 'high carbon' products.
The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) for Great Britain as of March 29, 2024. This declaration has been reviewed
The UK's Labour Party has definitively stated that it will not increase the value-added tax (VAT) if it wins the upcoming election on July 4, according to its finance
Britain's housing market has seen its highest supply of homes for sale in eight years, a trend expected to limit house price increases for the remainder of 2024,
UK car production has decreased for the second month in a row as manufacturers prepare for new model rollouts, according to recent figures.
Waste management company Renewi announced plans to sell its UK Municipal business to Biffa Ltd, aligning with its strategic shift towards European recycling markets.
Shropshire Council has announced a more favorable budget position than anticipated in its final accounts for the last financial year, revealing that it came in £6.5 million
The Government has announced new regulations limiting the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones, commonly referred to as 'puberty blockers,' to