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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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According to the Met Office, today has provisionally become the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 32.6°C in Surrey. The ongoing September heatwave in the UK is on
Five former Metropolitan Police officers have confessed to sending racist messages on WhatsApp, following an investigation by BBC Newsnight. The individuals pleaded guilty at Westminster
British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.
In a recent report by Halifax, the United Kingdom's housing market experienced its sharpest annual decline in 14 years, with house prices plummeting by 4.6% by the end of August.
The United Kingdom has officially announced its intention to designate Russia's Wagner mercenary group as a prohibited terrorist organization, citing ongoing threats to global security, even
Last September marked a significant moment in Catherine's life when she was bestowed with a new title and a unique mission: to define her role as the new Princess of Wales. As the first
As the UK experiences an unexpected late-summer heatwave, temperatures are set to soar to 33C (91F) today, making it potentially the hottest day of the year so far. The official heatwave
A former advisor to Birmingham City Council, Max Caller, has expressed regret over the decision to host the Commonwealth Games, citing the city's ongoing financial difficulties. Caller argued
In a highly unusual incident described as a "one in 15 million" event, the UK's air traffic control system experienced a major disruption during the August bank holiday, affecting hundreds of
Asylum seekers could potentially return to the migrant barge, Bibby Stockholm, within a matter of weeks, according to the UK's immigration minister, Robert Jenrick.