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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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A critical shortage of construction workers is casting doubt on the British government’s ability to meet its ambitious target of building 1.5 million homes in England by 2029—an initiative
Kemi Badenoch has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to revoke UK citizenship from "jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters" seeking to return from Syria. The Conservative Party leader
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq will inaugurate the 100th banking hub today in Darwen, Lancashire, marking a milestone in the government's efforts to restore
The Home Office has reported the busiest December day for migrant Channel crossings on record, with over 600 people making the hazardous journey to Britain on Thursday.
Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million by the communications regulator Ofcom for failing to meet delivery targets for both first- and second-class mail. This penalty is nearly double the fine
A coalition of 39 Holocaust education organizations and experts has announced their collective decision to leave the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in a powerful protest against the
The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in October, marking two consecutive months of negative growth for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new data.
British shoppers may face fresh financial pressure in 2025, with food prices projected to increase by as much as 4.9%. This rise is largely attributed to higher business costs stemming from
The British pound remained steady against both the euro and the dollar on Thursday as investors awaited key decisions from major central banks.
Westminster Hall, the oldest building on the parliamentary estate, dating back to 1097, has established its Chanukah celebration as an annual tradition, as confirmed by Lord John Mann.