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JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More... -
Enfield Chase set to become London's Largest nature haven
A transformative landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is set to create London's largest nature haven, converting up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres)Read More... -
Sir Elton John leads celebrity endorsements for Labour party
Sir Elton John has voiced his support for Sir Keir Starmer in a video message that resonated with hundreds of enthusiastic Labour supporters on Saturday.Read More... -
City of London endorses transformation of Cold War tunnels into tourist attraction
The City of London Corporation has given its backing to a proposal aimed at converting the historic Kingsway Exchange Tunnels into a captivating tourist destinationRead More... -
Taylor Swift enchants fans with electrifying Wembley stadium performance
Taylor Swift dazzled her fans at London's Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour, creating an unforgettable night for her devoted followers. Dressed in a sparkling goldRead More... -
Historic Barons Court station approved for restoration and color scheme enhancement
Barons Court station, a 120-year-old west London Tube station, is set to undergo extensive repairs and aesthetic enhancements following approval from Hammersmith and Fulham Council for aRead More... -
Stonehenge solstice sunrise draws 15,000 visitors
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise. Each year, English Heritage opens the historic site near Salisbury inRead More... -
Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More...
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Asking prices for British homes coming to the market fell this month, according to a survey from property website Rightmove, which was released on Monday.
Britain’s new foreign secretary, David Lammy, is advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages during his trip to Israel and the occupied
In Dorchester, Dorset, tensions are escalating between parents and local residents over chaotic school run parking situations near St Osmund's and Manor Park schools
Liz Truss attributes the Conservative Party's disastrous election outcome to Rishi Sunak's undermining of her legacy, as she wrote in The Telegraph.
Former Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Rishi Sunak as the leader of the Conservative Party,
The children of Britain's former finance minister, Jeremy Hunt, left welcome notes for Keir Starmer's children at his Downing Street residence, a gesture that the
Keir Starmer’s Labour government has announced an ambitious plan for a “rooftop revolution,” aiming to install solar panels on millions of homes to reduce energy bills
Today, Friday, 12 July, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood outlined urgent measures to prevent the imminent collapse of the criminal justice system due to overcrowded
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is enhancing its wildfire response capabilities in light of the increasing threat posed by climate change. The summer wildfires of 2022
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has directed water companies to address leaks and reduce sewage spills without implementing the significant bill increases they