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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A council in Redcar and Cleveland has passed a motion proposing a ban on live goldfish giveaways at local funfairs.
A new law requiring operators of short-term lets (STL) to obtain a license has been implemented across Scotland. Under these regulations, anyone offering STL accommodations must have
In an effort to combat plastic pollution and reduce litter, England is implementing a ban on several single-use plastic products starting on Sunday. Retailers and hospitality businesses will no
As the Conservative Party Conference kicks off, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has arrived in Manchester for what may be his final conference before the next election. In anticipation of the four-day
Cambridge is set to welcome a fleet of nine electric buses as part of an extended Universal bus route starting in October. This development comes as a result of an 8-year contract between the
Energy bills are set to increase by £73 per year in January, according to recent forecasts. From October, the average household is expected to pay around £1,923 annually until December,
A school catering to Birmingham's expelled students reportedly charged the city council nearly twice the fee per pupil compared to a nearby prestigious public school. This revelation comes
An EasyJet flight en route from Manchester to Tenerife was compelled to divert to Lanzarote due to the unruly behavior of eight passengers on board. Spanish air traffic controllers initiated this
In an exclusive revelation, an insider close to King Charles has hinted at the possibility of the monarch providing Prince Harry with a permanent residence in England, citing that it would be