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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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A father of three, Peter Holt, recounts his unexpected ordeal, which compelled him to traverse over 1,100 miles through six countries, spending £3,000, just to join his family
Dario Gradi, the former manager of Crewe Alexandra, has had his MBE revoked in light of allegations that he failed to respond adequately to rumors of sexual abuse.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister, is facing charges of bribery in the United Kingdom. She is alleged to have accepted financial inducements in exchange
As of this year, more than 18,000 migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel and reached the UK, following in the footsteps of 661 individuals who made the journey just
Military personnel deployed on the battlefield will benefit from enhanced connectivity, following the award of an £89 million contract.
Amidst a backdrop of soaring prices impacting most workers' earnings, top executives of major British companies witnessed an average pay increase of nearly 16% last year.
The leader of City Hall Conservatives has leveled accusations against London Mayor Sadiq Khan, claiming that he collaborated to suppress research related to the Ultra Low
Eugene Shvidler, a prominent figure associated with Roman Abramovich, has been unsuccessful in his endeavor to overturn sanctions imposed on him in light of the Ukraine war.
A scheme that has helped Londoners receive an additional £8.4 million in unclaimed Pension Credit is to be rolled out to 10,000 more older Londoners on lower incomes.