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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... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More...
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Armed police have cordoned off a fishing boat in a popular tourist spot. The incident unfolded at Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight at 20:51 BST on Saturday, with the RNLI present to
Amid the ongoing events in the Middle East, London-based charities have taken action to provide aid and assistance to those impacted by the crisis. Give It Forward Today (Gift), based in
Thousands of demonstrators advocating for the Palestinian cause rallied in central London on Saturday, demanding an end to Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip, triggered by a recent
The remarkable journey of the Joint European Torus (JET) fusion laboratory in Oxford will come to a close on Saturday after four decades of groundbreaking experiments, as it seeks to harness
Luton Airport has made contact with over 16,000 customers in response to a destructive fire that swept through one of its car parks. Terminal Car Park Two was significantly damaged by the
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a stark warning about the state of the UK economy at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting in Marrakech. He stated that a recent deterioration in
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today (Friday, 13 October) written to the headteachers of every secondary school in London to outline the support, resources and funding available to
In a response to perceived security threats and planned protests in support of Palestinians, three Jewish schools in North London have temporarily closed their doors. Concerns over potential
The United Kingdom is set to deploy two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean, with the objective of enhancing security in the region, according to an