Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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Tens of thousands of first-time buyers and families are set to benefit from new homes as the government unlocks surplus railway land for development. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has
Uber has suffered a significant legal setback after the UK Supreme Court dismissed its appeal in a case concerning whether rival private-hire taxi operators should be subject to a 20% Value
Chesham and Amersham in Buckinghamshire has been named the best place to retire in Britain, according to a new ranking from Legal & General (L&G). The commuter-belt constituency
Billionaire Eugene Shvidler has lost his appeal at the UK Supreme Court against sanctions imposed over his ties to Russia, a ruling that lawyers say makes future challenges to similar measures
Almost half of British adults are either postponing having children or deciding not to have them at all, with financial pressures emerging as the leading reason, a new poll has revealed.
Google is introducing a new AI-powered search feature in the UK, marking a major change to how users interact with the world’s most-used search engine.
Barclays reported a stronger-than-expected 23% rise in first-half profits, driven by a surge in trading activity sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
Food prices in the UK surged in July, reaching their highest inflation level in 17 months, largely driven by the rising costs of everyday staples like tea and meat. According to the British Retail
A 41-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after causing a disruption aboard a flight from London to Glasgow. Witnesses reported that the man stood up during the flight and began shouting
The City of London Corporation has achieved the largest reduction in carbon emissions within its sphere of influence among all UK local authorities between 2005 and 2023, according to recent