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Garrick Club votes to welcome women amidst controversy: UK media reportsLondon's historically men-only Garrick Club has voted to admit women for the first time, according to reports from UK media outlets.07 May 2024Read More...
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Secretary of State for DCMS speaks at Society of Editors ConferenceCulture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech to the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference01 May 2024Read More...
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Hugh Grant resolves privacy lawsuit against The Sun's PublishersActor Hugh Grant has reached a settlement in his High Court lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, concerning allegations of unauthorized information17 April 2024Read More...
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UK financial watchdog issues stark warning to social media influencers on misleading advertisements
Britain’s financial regulatory body issued guidelines on Tuesday to combat misleading advertisements on social media, cautioning "influencers" that endorsing financial products27 March 2024Read More... -
Two British Airways cabin crew dismissed for racist gesture aimed at Asian passengersBritish Airways has terminated the employment of two cabin crew members after they were found to have engaged in racist behavior, mocking Asian passengers in a video circulated online.20 March 2024Read More...
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Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AIUp to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More...
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury FarmPippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More...
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Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prizeMuseums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More...
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Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
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Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
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Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
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Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
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Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking lossA renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
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Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford, recovered in Romania, and returned to UKA painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,Read More...
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Plans to demolish former Museum of London site put on pauseA last-minute intervention from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has halted plans to demolish the former Museum of London site.Read More...
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June’s London Fashion Week returns with fresh conceptThe British Fashion Council has unveiled an innovative approach for the upcoming London Fashion Week in June, aiming to spark a cultural phenomenon. Set to take place fromRead More...
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London's inaugural Taiwanese culture festival explores island's identity and historyLondon's vibrant Notting Hill district is about to experience a taste of Taiwanese culture with the launch of the 16-day Taiwan Festival on Friday, April 12.Read More...
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Victoria Coren Mitchell, the renowned TV presenter and host of the BBC quiz show Only Connect, has joyously announced the birth of her second child, June Violet Mitchell. The child is the
The Glastonbury Festival ticket sale has been delayed by two weeks to ensure fairness for customers who were unaware of their expired registrations.
A historic stag crafted from boulders has resurfaced on a hillside in Aberdeenshire, thanks to the five years of dedicated efforts by volunteers.
After three years of closure, the historic Eagle and Child pub in Oxford, famously frequented by writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, has found new ownership in the form of a tech
Social media has turned pumpkin picking into a Halloween cash cow for many farmers, with thousands of pumpkins being grown in various regions. This trend has been attributed to the
Over 300,000 attendees flocked to Eurovision-related events in Liverpool during May, delivering a substantial £55 million economic boost to the local area, as reported by the city's council.
A remarkable scale model of HMS Victory, crafted over two centuries ago, is now on permanent exhibition. This intricate model played a pivotal role in guiding shipbuilders during the early
The John Morden Centre, a retirement day care facility in London, has clinched the UK's most prestigious architecture award.
Kevin Spacey made a remarkable return to the public eye, following his high-profile sexual assault trial in the UK last July, where he was acquitted of all charges. The actor delivered a lecture at
The British Museum has unveiled its ambitious plan to digitize its entire collection after an incident involving the theft of hundreds of artifacts, which was reported in August.