Culture
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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... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More...
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The hunt for the mother of three abandoned newborns in East London has intensified, with police focusing on 400 homes in East Ham and Plaistow, as reported by the Daily Mail at 15:35 CEST
In a peculiar disruption to London’s transport network, the Mildmay line faced a suspension this morning due to an animal on the tracks, as reported by The Evening Standard at 10:25 CEST on
Millions of UK adults are teetering on a financial tightrope, with one in ten saving absolutely nothing, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest Financial Lives survey.
The UK government is aiming to rejoin the EU’s pet passport programme as part of ongoing efforts to reset post-Brexit relations, The Independent reports.
Hundreds of civil servants gathered in Westminster this morning, May 15, 2025, to protest the government’s plan to cut 12,000 jobs in London and close 11 offices, a move announced
Heathrow Airport, London’s primary travel hub, reported a record-breaking 7.2 million passengers in April 2025, a 5.9% increase from last year, but the surge has exposed operational cracks,
London’s transport network faced chaos this morning, May 15, 2025, as multiple Transport for London (TfL) lines reported severe delays during the rush hour, stranding thousands of
A landmark moment in the UK’s energy transition has arrived as the Great British Energy Bill officially passes through Parliament. This paves the way for the country’s new publicly-owned
The UK economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter of the year, growing by 0.7% between January and March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Analysts had
Scottish communities can now access a new £4 million funding initiative from Great British Energy to support local clean energy projects. The goal: cut energy bills, strengthen energy security,