Culture
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America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
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...
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Survivors of abuse within the Church of England say their private information has been exposed in a major data breach connected to the Church’s new compensation scheme.
British factory gate prices – what producers charge for their goods – climbed to their highest level in two years this June, adding to concerns about persistent inflationary pressures
Millions of households in the UK are about to feel another squeeze on their budgets. From October, energy regulator Ofgem is raising the price cap by 2%—meaning
Big milestone today: the New Homes Accelerator has already helped unlock and speed up work on nearly 100,000 new homes across England.
London’s councils are warning the government that new funding reforms risk ignoring the true scale of deprivation and housing poverty in the capital.
A primary school teacher who tricked Asda out of almost £3,000 worth of goods by exploiting a glitch in its discount system has been allowed to continue her career in education.
A record 28,076 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year, according to new government figures — a 46% jump compared to the same period in 2024.
The UK is set for a scorcher this bank holiday Monday, with some parts of the country expected to hit 30°C – before the sunshine quickly gives way to wind and rain.
People who break the law could soon be banned from pubs, concerts, football matches and even certain travel, under tough new sentencing powers announced by
The government says it’s gearing up to overhaul how asylum appeals are handled, in a bid to cut the number of migrants stuck living in hotels while they wait for a decision.