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British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More... -
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...
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Investigation to determine Google’s market status and impact on the UK
Brits who enjoy the warmth of firepits on chilly winter evenings are being warned of potential fines of up to £5,000. While firepits are a popular way to create a cosy garden atmosphere, strict
Nigel Farage's right-wing party, Reform UK, has emerged as the second most popular political force in Britain, trailing the Labour Party by only one percentage point, according to a YouGov
Sainsbury’s and Asda have issued an urgent recall of a widely used £1 lunchbox favourite, warning customers not to consume the product.
Top-secret MI5 files, now made public, unveil first-hand accounts of confessions from three of Britain’s most infamous double agents—Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt, and others from the
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Monday that she and her husband, Peter Murrell, have decided to end their marriage. This decision comes nearly two years after
London Heathrow Airport capped off 2024 with its highest-ever December passenger numbers, including an unexpected 13% rise in traffic on Christmas Day compared to the
The government has announced a new initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to stimulate economic growth and enhance the efficiency of public services across the UK.
Job vacancies in London’s financial sector fell by nearly 20% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, reaching their lowest point since June 2020, according to
The UK’s internet safety laws are “very uneven” and “unsatisfactory,” according to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. His remarks follow calls from campaigners to strengthen regulations aimed