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UK cities revealed for 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes as routes confirmed
UK cities revealed for 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes as routes confirmed
The UK’s host towns and cities for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have been officially confirmed, with organisers unveiling the start
Read More... Premier League enters Roblox with “Dribble Dash” football game
Premier League enters Roblox with “Dribble Dash” football game
The Premier League has officially stepped deeper into the gaming world with the launch of Dribble Dash, a new football-themed experience now live on Roblox.
Read More... West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium will mark Holocaust Memorial Day this evening by lighting up the stadium as part of the nationwide ‘Light the Darkness’ moment of remembrance
Read More... £85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
£85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
Nearly 1,000 projects benefit as government targets deprived communities, women and girls, and long-term public health
Read More... Marc Guehi brings calm and authority to Manchester City defence in impressive debut win
Marc Guehi brings calm and authority to Manchester City defence in impressive debut win
Marc Guehi’s first afternoon in a Manchester City shirt offered something that has been in short supply at the Etihad in recent weeks: calm.
Read More... Jarrod Bowen breaks West Ham Premier League record as captain leads Hammers past Sunderland
Jarrod Bowen breaks West Ham Premier League record as captain leads Hammers past Sunderland
Jarrod Bowen etched his name deeper into West Ham United history on Saturday, producing a landmark performance that saw him become the club’s all-time leader for goal involvements in
Read More... Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to his spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur gave English football plenty to celebrate on a dramatic Champions League night, while Manchester City endured a sobering defeat north of the Arctic Circle.
Read More... Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal may have been left frustrated on the road, but the bigger picture still looks rosy for Mikel Arteta’s side. A goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday was enough to send the
Read More... Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
London’s basketball scene is set for a major uplift as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the NBA unveil a near £2 million investment aimed at improving facilities, developing coaches and creating new
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From Australia to Europe, governments crack down on Children’s social media use
Governments around the world are moving to tighten controls on children’s access to social media, as concerns grow over online safety, mental health, and excessive screen time.Read More... -
UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme 2026: how young people can live, work and travel abroad
The UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) continues to open doors in 2026, giving young people from both countries the chance to live, work and immerse themselves in a new culture forRead More... -
Richmond schools champion children’s health as London Healthy Schools Programme expands across the borough
Schools across Richmond upon Thames are reshaping the health and wellbeing of young people, with more than 20 schools now formally recognised through the London Healthy SchoolsRead More... -
Oxford appoints Professor Wim Decock as New Regius Professor of Civil Law
The King has formally approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock as Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious legal chairs in the UnitedRead More... -
How UK safety scientists prevented a major tumble dryer fire risk in 103,000 homes
UK homes are safer today thanks to behind-the-scenes scientific work carried out by government experts to tackle a serious fire risk linked to household appliances.Read More... -
500 Lancashire students gain cutting-edge cyber and digital defence skills through MOD bursary scheme
More than 500 students across Lancashire are now developing cutting-edge digital and cyber defence skills thanks to a Ministry of Defence–funded bursary scheme designed to strengthenRead More... -
UK targets £40bn education export boom by 2030 under new International Strategy
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping new International Education Strategy aimed at turning British education into a £40 billion-a-year global export by the end of the decade,Read More... -
Why understanding consumer motivation, not moral messaging, is key to cutting ivory demand
Conservation campaigns aimed at stopping the illegal ivory trade could be far more effective if they focused less on moral condemnation and more on understanding why people buy ivory inRead More... -
Stopping weight-loss drugs triggers faster weight regain than ending diet and exercise, major Oxford review finds
People who stop taking weight-loss medications tend to regain weight quickly — and significantly faster than those who finish structured diet and exercise programmesRead More...
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UK culture secretary signals possible intervention in £500m Telegraph takeover
Britain’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has signalled she may step in to review the proposed £500 million takeover of the Daily Telegraph by Daily Mail owner DMGT, a move that could open21 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry takes the stand as privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher begins at High Court
Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court in London for the opening of a major privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking the start of a legal battle expected to19 January 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry to testify in High Court privacy battle against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry is set to return to a London courtroom next week, where he will personally give evidence in a high-profile privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the 'Daily Mail', marking another15 January 2026Read More... -
UK government turns to TikTok to publicise immigration raids amid voter backlash
The British government has taken its immigration message to TikTok, launching an official account that showcases raids on people accused of working illegally. The move is aimed at sending a14 January 2026Read More... -
Keir Starmer threatens action against Elon Musk over AI ‘Deepfake’ abuse on X
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning to Elon Musk, urging the tech billionaire to rein in his AI chatbot Grok after it was reportedly used to create sexualized images of women13 January 2026Read More...
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Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More...
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Scotland’s rising musical talents will take centre stage in Germany this week as part of Scottish Secretary Ian Murray’s ongoing Brand Scotland campaign.
Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Chemistry have solved a longstanding archaeological mystery by confirming that an orange-brown residue found in ancient bronze jars
The British Library has acquired the archive of Mustapha Matura (1939–2019), a pioneering Black playwright and one of the first British-based dramatists of colour to have a play performed in
Exhibition Dates: 3 October 2026 – 31 January 2027
In a fascinating turn of historical detective work, medieval experts have revealed that a document long believed to be a mere copy of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School is, in fact, an
What weighs nearly 8kg, has a 79.5cm circumference, and isn’t a watermelon? It’s the world’s largest Scotch egg—crafted by London-based food content creators Oli Paterson and Phoenix
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first UK commemorative coin celebrating Princess Anne, marking her 75th birthday this summer.
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part of
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.