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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... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More...
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The UK steel industry is calling for clarity on when a newly announced U.S. agreement to remove tariffs on British steel will actually take effect.
Two men have been found guilty of cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in what authorities described as a senseless act of destruction that outraged the public across
The UK government on Friday imposed new sanctions targeting Russia, including asset freezes on several directors of the oil trading firm formerly known as Coral Energy Group, now operating
King Charles III marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a heartfelt televised speech at a commemorative concert, calling for renewed global unity and peace. His address echoed the
On the eve of Victory in Europe Day, the UK reinforced its support for Ukraine’s democratic future with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Minister for Courts and Legal
An NHS employee has received nearly £30,000 in compensation after being likened to Star Wars villain Darth Vader during a workplace personality quiz.
The cost of housing asylum seekers in the UK is projected to rise sharply, reaching £15.3 billion between 2019 and 2029 — more than triple the original estimate.
British companies, public institutions, and organizations have faced a rising wave of cyberattacks in recent years, resulting in tens of millions of pounds in losses and extended operational
The Israeli embassy in Kensington, west London, was reportedly the target of a planned terror attack by a group of Iranian nationals, according to The Times.
England is facing its driest start to spring in nearly seven decades, prompting the Environment Agency (EA) to urge stronger action from water companies to protect supplies.