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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In a notable development, fierce competition among supermarkets has resulted in the first monthly decline in food prices in over two years, as reported by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that the switching off of an app that has been used by thousands of Londoners to help homeless people risks leaving vulnerable people on the
Prince Andrew, who had been reluctant to vacate the Windsor estate property, has reportedly reached an agreement with King Charles for an "indefinite" stay at the Royal Lodge.
Approximately 60 Conservative Members of Parliament have now aligned themselves with Liz Truss's pro-growth faction, advocating for tax cuts, thereby putting Rishi Sunak's parliamentary
New opportunities for developers in the Tees catchment to unlock new housing whilst protecting the environment are now available, Natural England has announced today (2 October).
As the nights grow longer and the recent arrival of Storm Agnes brings strong winds and rain, the early September heatwave may seem like a distant memory. Nonetheless, the heatwave and
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is set to announce an increase in the national living wage to at least £11 per hour starting from next April. In his speech at the Conservative Party conference,
A study conducted by the Refugee Council suggests that Suella Braverman's Rwanda plan could result in 35,000 small boat migrants being "stuck in limbo" annually if it is not implemented.
The Home Secretary criticized celebrities like Sir Elton John and Gary Lineker, labeling them as part of a “virtue-signaling elite.”
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has revealed plans for an imminent trip to the Falkland Islands, receiving enthusiastic support from Conservative Party members. During a speech at a fringe