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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Eluned Morgan is set to make history as she officially becomes the first female first minister of Wales later today.
A significant cannabis bust occurred in Glasgow when police officers raided a property in the Duke Street area on Monday, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man.
The British government announced on Monday that officials are investigating the potential role of foreign states in spreading disinformation online, which may have contributed to recent violent
British consumers tightened their budgets in July as rainy weather curbed their spending appetite, according to two surveys released on Tuesday.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed that the British Army will not be involved in managing the widespread rioting across the UK. Speaking in Rotherham, where he serves as a local MP,
The Victoria line is the hottest on the London Underground, with temperatures increasing by nearly a third over the past decade, according to data from Transport for London (TfL). In 2023,
Billions of pounds of taxpayer money have been lost to error and fraud in tax schemes intended to promote research and development (R&D) in businesses.
William Lewis, an 80-year-old pensioner, is facing a £1,000 fine for using his farmland near Dorking, Surrey, as a temporary car park for vehicles bound for Ukraine. Defiantly, Lewis says
Mosques across the UK are set to receive enhanced protection through new emergency security measures that can be rapidly deployed in times of need.
A landlord has defended his decision to ask a group of customers to leave his pub after they began singing in Welsh. Jared Dunn, the landlord of the Blue Bell on Castle Street in Conwy,