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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The Scottish Highlands may soon become the latest region in the UK to introduce a tourist tax, allowing hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and holiday rentals to charge an
The Metropolitan Police have released an image of a man they are seeking to identify in connection with the theft of several Hermès Birkin bags from a property
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to usher in "a new era" of cross-border cooperation to combat people-smuggling networks, ahead of his upcoming talks
London drivers owe nearly £380 million in unpaid Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) fines, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan. The mayor announced a "clampdown"
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure from a group of former defence secretaries and an ex-prime minister to permit Ukraine to use long-range
British businesses are increasingly worried that the Labour government's proposed employee protection measures could increase the risks of hiring new staff, according
The UK government has announced another six-month delay in implementing post-Brexit physical checks on "medium risk" fruit and vegetable imports from the
The Prince and Princess of Wales have stepped in to support a London food bank after it was targeted by thieves. Following a break-in at Southwark Foodbank,
An unexpected opinion poll has revealed a sharp decline in support for the Labour Party, bringing them just four points ahead of the Conservative Party.
The $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK may result in higher bills for millions of mobile customers, according to Britain’s competition regulator, the