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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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Authorities are expressing alarm over the illicit sale of knives to underage teenagers through online platforms, highlighting the urgent need to stem the accessibility of weapons.
Authorities in Skegness are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding a recent theft at the Pandora store located in the Hildreds shopping centre.
Queen Camilla's recent decision to abstain from purchasing new fur products has garnered praise from animal rights advocates, while sparking discussions on ethical fashion within the
Leaked documents reveal that the head of the Home Office division responsible for detaining and processing asylum seekers bound for deportation to Rwanda is considering staff reductions
Three men have been brought before the court facing charges related to terrorism, following an alleged scheme to orchestrate a gun attack targeting the Jewish community
A British woman, Georgia Laurie, has achieved a remarkable distinction by becoming the inaugural recipient of the King's Gallantry Medal awarded by Charles III.
Toni Schiavone's refusal to pay a parking ticket issued in English has resulted in a loss against the parking company, One Parking Solution (OPS).
Belfast's High Court delivered a significant ruling today, declaring that certain aspects of the United Kingdom's primary immigration policy are inapplicable in Northern Ireland,
Ahead of the 2024 bathing season, Water Minister Robbie Moore has unveiled the designation of dozens of new wild swimming spots across England as bathing waters.
The UK government has taken a significant step forward in bolstering the National Health Service (NHS) workforce by funding an additional 350 medical school places in England for the