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French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
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.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
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.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
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...
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The four contenders for the leadership of Britain’s Conservative Party began outlining their vision for the future of the nation on Sunday, as immigration emerged as a key issue following the
A man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a cyberattack that affected Wi-Fi services at several UK railway stations, where Islamophobic messages were displayed to passengers
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that economic growth in the UK was weaker than initially reported during the spring. According to the revised figures, the gross
Robert Jenrick has reaffirmed his commitment to including a pledge in the next Conservative Party manifesto to move the UK’s embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem if he becomes the
In September, UK house prices rose by 0.7%, pushing the annual growth rate to 3.2%, marking the fastest pace since November 2022. The average house price for the month reached
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden has announced new measures that will require ministers to declare hospitality linked to their government roles in both the ministerial register and their
British business confidence dipped in September, following a strong performance in July and August when it reached an eight-year high. The decline comes as concerns about the broader
Manfo Asiedu, a central figure in the failed 2005 London bombing plot, has been deported to Ghana after serving just 16 years of his 33-year prison sentence.
British lawmaker Rosie Duffield resigned from the Labour Party on Saturday, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance on child poverty and his acceptance of donations for personal benefits,
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed that in March 2021, he ordered military leaders to plan a raid on a Dutch factory to secure 5 million COVID-19