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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... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More...

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New car registrations in the UK recorded growth in 2024, according to industry data released on Monday, marking the end of a difficult year for the automotive sector as it navigates a

Councillors have celebrated a significant milestone in Bristol’s environmental progress, as Bristol City Council continues its rapid transition away from fossil fuel dependency.
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset is inviting the public to drop off their old Christmas trees, which will be used to enrich the lives of various animals, including spectacled bears, rhinos,
Heavy snowfall overnight forced several UK airports, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham, to close their runways, leading to widespread delays, cancellations, and flight diversions.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has sought to distance himself from Elon Musk's recent backing of jailed far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

Avon and Somerset Police arrested 241 drivers during a month-long campaign targeting those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
An Arctic blast has caused temperatures in the UK to plummet as low as -8.1°C, with forecasters warning that snow could lead to significant disruptions over the weekend.
Consumer lending in the UK experienced its weakest growth since mid-2022 in November, while mortgage approvals fell below expectations, according to Bank of England (BoE) data released

December concluded a challenging year for UK retailers, with a continued decline in shopper numbers marking the second consecutive year of decreased footfall, according to newly

Britain's latest promise to revamp the increasingly expensive social care system for elderly and disabled citizens won’t see implementation before 2028, according to an announcement made by

