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Nadhim Zahawi pursues £600 million bid for Telegraph and Spectator
Nadhim Zahawi, who stepped down from Parliament in May, is reportedly seeking billionaire investors to support a £600 million bid for a major newspaper, its23 July 2024Read More... -
Major UK tabloid The Sun endorses Labour Party in upcoming election
On Wednesday, the major UK tabloid The Sun announced its support for the Labour Party in the upcoming election, declaring it "time for Labour" and describing the03 July 2024Read More... -
Survey reveals surge in Labour support among British Jews ahead of general election
A recent survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) reveals that more British Jews are planning to vote Labour than Conservative in the upcoming general26 June 2024Read More... -
Nigel Farage criticizes Daily Mail group over 'Putin ally' reports
Nigel Farage has launched a sharp criticism against the Daily Mail group, accusing the newspapers of attempting to hinder Reform UK's electoral breakthrough by publishing reports suggesting24 June 2024Read More... -
Robert Winnett withdraws from Washington Post editor role, will remain at Daily Telegraph
British journalist Robert Winnett will not be joining the Washington Post as editor and will continue his role as deputy editor at the Daily Telegraph, according to a staff23 June 2024Read More...
Culture
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JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More... -
Enfield Chase set to become London's Largest nature haven
A transformative landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is set to create London's largest nature haven, converting up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres)Read More... -
Sir Elton John leads celebrity endorsements for Labour party
Sir Elton John has voiced his support for Sir Keir Starmer in a video message that resonated with hundreds of enthusiastic Labour supporters on Saturday.Read More... -
City of London endorses transformation of Cold War tunnels into tourist attraction
The City of London Corporation has given its backing to a proposal aimed at converting the historic Kingsway Exchange Tunnels into a captivating tourist destinationRead More... -
Taylor Swift enchants fans with electrifying Wembley stadium performance
Taylor Swift dazzled her fans at London's Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour, creating an unforgettable night for her devoted followers. Dressed in a sparkling goldRead More... -
Historic Barons Court station approved for restoration and color scheme enhancement
Barons Court station, a 120-year-old west London Tube station, is set to undergo extensive repairs and aesthetic enhancements following approval from Hammersmith and Fulham Council for aRead More... -
Stonehenge solstice sunrise draws 15,000 visitors
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise. Each year, English Heritage opens the historic site near Salisbury inRead More... -
Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More...
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The Stonehenge Visitor Centre might undergo a transformation with the potential addition of new structures. English Heritage has proposed constructing two buildings as part of an initiative to
In the wake of a cyber attack on the British Library, hackers known as the Rhysida ransomware group have announced intentions to auction off purportedly stolen data. The attack, occurring
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic hat from his reign as the French Emperor in the 19th century has fetched an impressive €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at an auction held in Paris.
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw all its tickets snapped up in less than an hour. Demand surged to the point that by 10:00 GMT, all tickets for the upcoming festival were
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III enters the ranks of the longest-living British monarchs, a list currently topped by five predecessors. Here's a glimpse at the monarchs who have surpassed
Fake Robert Burns manuscripts, crafted in Edinburgh 140 years ago, are still in circulation, raking in millions of pounds, according to experts. The forgeries, produced by a skilled counterfeiter
An auction in Wiltshire saw a first-class dinner menu from the RMS Titanic, served on the evening of April 11, 1912, sell for £84,000. The menu, which includes items like oysters, beef, spring
Pablo Picasso's renowned painting, "Woman with a Watch," fetched an impressive $139.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the
Over the past year, 159 historic sites have been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, identifying places at risk of neglect, decay, or inappropriate development. Among the
The London City Ballet (LCB) is set to make a triumphant return almost 30 years after its last performance.