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End of an era: St Andrews' historic J&G Innes bookshop to close after 144 years
A storied bookshop renowned for its intricately carved oak façade has announced its closure, marking the end of an illustrious 144-year history.Read More... -
Greece expresses outrage as UK's Sunak cancels Parthenon Marbles discussion
Greek officials have expressed their intent to continue discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, despite a recent decision by UK PrimeRead More... -
Salisbury Cathedral showcases art exhibiting refugees' recovered belongings
In an upcoming exhibition titled "Leviathan" at Salisbury Cathedral, artist Shezad Dawood will display artwork featuring personal possessions retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed afterRead More... -
Swansea University welcomes rare Egyptian artifacts to Wales
A stunning collection of several hundred rare Egyptian artifacts, some dating back 7,000 years, is poised for public display until May.Read More... -
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics up for auction: expected to fetch £100,000
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for two of his songs are set to be auctioned off, potentially fetching up to £100,000. These lyrics, featuring his corrections, drafts, and notes, belong to theRead More... -
Proposed expansion: Stonehenge Visitor Centre set for new educational buildings
The Stonehenge Visitor Centre might undergo a transformation with the potential addition of new structures. English Heritage has proposed constructing two buildings as part of an initiative toRead More... -
The British Library faces ransom threat following cyber attack
In the wake of a cyber attack on the British Library, hackers known as the Rhysida ransomware group have announced intentions to auction off purportedly stolen data. The attack, occurringRead More... -
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat fetches €1.9m in Paris auction
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic hat from his reign as the French Emperor in the 19th century has fetched an impressive €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at an auction held in Paris.Read More... -
Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets gone in less than an hour
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw all its tickets snapped up in less than an hour. Demand surged to the point that by 10:00 GMT, all tickets for the upcoming festival wereRead More... -
King Charles joins exclusive group of longest-living British monarchs at 75
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III enters the ranks of the longest-living British monarchs, a list currently topped by five predecessors. Here's a glimpse at the monarchs who have surpassedRead More... -
Counterfeit Robert Burns manuscripts from 1880s continue to generate millions
Fake Robert Burns manuscripts, crafted in Edinburgh 140 years ago, are still in circulation, raking in millions of pounds, according to experts. The forgeries, produced by a skilled counterfeiterRead More... -
'Remarkable' Titanic menu fetches £84,000 in Wiltshire auction
An auction in Wiltshire saw a first-class dinner menu from the RMS Titanic, served on the evening of April 11, 1912, sell for £84,000. The menu, which includes items like oysters, beef, springRead More... -
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' sells for $139 million in New York auction
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Pablo Picasso's renowned painting, "Woman with a Watch," fetched an impressive $139.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the
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The NHS is considering a shift in menopause treatment, proposing talking therapy, particularly cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), as a potential alternative or supplement to hormone
Suella Braverman, the recently dismissed home secretary, has vehemently opposed the current Rwanda plan under Prime Minister Boris Johnson's administration, asserting that no asylum
In October, retail sales took a plunge, hitting their lowest point since the 2021 lockdowns, according to official figures. Factors like soaring living expenses and unfavorable weather contributed
Three men have received suspended prison sentences for profiting almost £400,000 from the sale of fake designer underwear. Over the course of almost two years, they sold over
A court in Cardiff heard allegations against Layne Perry, accused of 21 counts of theft and fraud involving three pensioners, including 71-year-old Mrs. Jones, whom he allegedly swindled out
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride have unveiled their Back to Work Plan – a package of employment focused support that will help
Prince William ventured into Manchester's Moss Side, engaging with the city's youth projects and fielding an unexpected question from an 11-year-old boy about the prince's bank account
Train drivers are gearing up for another wave of strikes in an ongoing dispute over wages. The Aslef union has revealed plans for a "rolling programme" of walkouts spanning from December
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has invested £62m into 28 local projects and granted funding to London boroughs and London & Partners to support small businesses across the
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) home port in Barrow-in-Furness today and received a tour of its facilities and closer look at its world-leading