Culture
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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... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More...
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy is convening European foreign ministers in London yestertoday (12 May 2025) for high-level talks aimed at countering Russian aggression and reinforcing
Counter-terror police are probing suspected arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including a fire at his north London home. Reported earlier today, the incident
A massive power outage yesterday at 2:30 PM disrupted London’s Underground, suspending four lines and causing chaos during rush hour. Services have partially resumed, but delays persist,
A petition to allow all UK residents to vote for the next London Mayor has reached a significant milestone, potentially reshaping the city’s electoral process. Reported four hours ago, this
British Member of Parliament Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault involving two women, according to a statement released Tuesday by London’s Metropolitan
Seventeen major British pension funds have pledged to significantly increase their investments in UK businesses and infrastructure by 2030, in support of government efforts to drive economic
British pub operator Marston's reported a return to profit for the first half of its financial year, driven by cost-saving measures and increased food and drink sales, aided by favourable weather.
Reform UK has announced Councillor Stephen Atkinson as the new leader of Lancashire County Council, following a decisive victory in the local elections on 1 May.
Wages in the UK rose by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics. The figure, which
A fire erupted early Monday morning at a property owned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north-west London, prompting a swift response from emergency services and a large police