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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 in Lincolnshire have made significant headway in their battle against drug-related crime after uncovering a large-scale cannabis operation near Spalding.
House prices in London have consistently underperformed those in the rest of the UK over the past eight years due to a combination of factors including exorbitant property costs,
In a significant address today, the Prime Minister revealed a far-reaching set of reforms aimed at placing work at the forefront of welfare policies, aligning with his vision to empower individuals
The latest iteration of the British Army's formidable tank, the Challenger 3, has completed production in Telford, marking a significant advancement in the nation's military capabilities.
Peter Murrell, the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been re-arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.
The Scottish Government is preparing to unveil its strategy for addressing the climate crisis following a report indicating that Scotland may not meet its target of reducing emissions by 75%
A Conservative Member of Parliament has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of misusing campaign funds, following claims that he made a late-night phone
A Home Office employee has been apprehended under suspicion of attempting to exchange UK residency for financial gain with an asylum seeker residing in Northern Ireland.
The average cost of rent in the UK soared by 9.2% in the 12 months leading up to February this year, marking the highest yearly surge since records began in 2015.
Millions of individuals are being encouraged to shift from traditional physical immigration documents to eVisas, marking a pivotal step towards establishing a modernized and digital border