Media
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Britain’s first female MI6 chief has controversial family ties
Blaise Metreweli is set to become the first woman to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence service, later this year. At 47, Metreweli has risen through the agency’s ranks, previously serving...27 June 2025Read More... -
No signal on your train? That could change by 2028
Passengers fed up with losing signal on train journeys may soon see relief, as Network Rail has pledged to eliminate mobile blackspots on several major railway lines and tunnels by 2028.26 June 2025Read More... -
Starmer government places international law at core of foreign policy, says Attorney General
A strong commitment to international law is central to the foreign policy of Sir Keir Starmer’s government, according to Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer.24 June 2025Read More... -
The London Weekly celebrates 17 years of independent journalism
The London Weekly, one of the capital's most resilient and independent news outlets, proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary this month, marking nearly two decades of dedicated journalism,23 June 2025Read More... -
M&S resumes online orders six weeks after cyberattack
Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, six weeks after a major cyberattack forced the retailer to suspend its digital operations.10 June 2025Read More...
Culture
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Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More...
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Education
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband, Bill Clinton, is scheduled to speak at Swansea University, addressing the topic of leadership. The event aims to delve
Oscar-winning actress and producer Rachel Shenton was bestowed with an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the film industry
Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has released its first guidance for tech platforms under the Online Safety Act, focusing on addressing illegal content, including online child abuse.
In celebration of the 300th anniversary of Scottish writer and philosopher Adam Smith's birth, Dr. Joseph Henrich, a distinguished American academic from Harvard University, has been
The Deanery CE Academy in Wichelstowe, near Swindon, which opened in 2019, has received the lowest possible rating from Ofsted. Inspectors found numerous areas of concern, including
A £5.5 million green retrofit using UK Government funding is underway on a research vessel based at Bangor University.
A team from the University of Oxford is embarking on a project known as "Their Finest Hour," supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to create a national archive focused on World War Two.
Every teacher in England is set to benefit from new resources powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), supporting them to plan lessons and build classroom quizzes, and helping to

The Home Office has issued a warning to universities following a noticeable increase in foreign students seeking asylum within months of their arrival in the UK.
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