Culture
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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... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More...
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Labour MP Damien Egan, along with his Israeli husband Yossi Felberbaum, has been offered additional security measures due to threats from protesters. Egan, recently
Cash-strapped councils across the UK are dimming street lights in a bid to save up to £1 million annually, sparking concerns from safety groups about increased risks for
Local residents will be protected from being pushed out of their communities by excessive short-term lets thanks to changes in planning rules announced today.
The Prince of Wales has unveiled plans to construct homes on Duchy of Cornwall territory in a bid to address homelessness in the South West of England.
Owners of empty properties in Hastings, East Sussex, may soon face a doubling of council tax rates under a new proposal by the Borough Council.
The UK government has announced an extension of 18 months for Ukrainians who arrived in the country following the Russian invasion, offering them the opportunity
Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary, has made it unequivocally clear that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands is not open for discussion as long as their residents
In a recent ranking of the most desirable places to live in England and Wales for 2024, three areas in Oxfordshire have secured spots among the top contenders.
Guernsey is offering jobseekers an enticing opportunity to embark on a career in social care through a newly launched scheme sponsored by the States.
Recent data from Zoopla indicates a widespread decrease in house prices across most London boroughs. This trend comes amidst a gradual slowdown in the