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Mayor unveils plans for four-day UEFA Champions Festival in London
Mayor unveils plans for four-day UEFA Champions Festival in London
London, renowned as the sporting capital of the world, gears up to host the UEFA Champions League final for an unprecedented eighth time, with Mayor Sadiq Khan leading the
Read More... Josko Gvardiol scores twice as Manchester City strengthen title bid
Josko Gvardiol scores twice as Manchester City strengthen title bid
Josko Gvardiol proved instrumental as Manchester City asserted their dominance over Fulham, securing a vital 3-0 victory to climb two points clear at the summit of the Premier League.
Read More... London Marathon sees record-breaking number of applicants for 2025 race
London Marathon sees record-breaking number of applicants for 2025 race
The anticipation for the 2025 London Marathon is soaring as event organizers reveal a remarkable surge in applications, setting a new record for participation.
Read More... Two Premier League players arrested in connection with alleged rape
Two Premier League players arrested in connection with alleged rape
Two Premier League footballers, both aged 19, have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape. They were released on bail after being interviewed by police.
Read More... Kenya dominates London Marathon with Munyao's win and Jepchirchir's record-breaking victory
Kenya dominates London Marathon with Munyao's win and Jepchirchir's record-breaking victory
Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya clinched victory at the London Marathon, honoring the memory of last year's champion Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically passed away in a car accident in
Read More... London Marathon 2024: largest ever field takes on grueling 26.2-mile course
London Marathon 2024: largest ever field takes on grueling 26.2-mile course
A record-breaking 50,000 runners are participating in this year's London Marathon, marking what organizers have touted as the most inclusive event to date. Against the backdrop of a dry and
Read More... Football coaching boosts wellbeing of troubled pupils, study reveals
Football coaching boosts wellbeing of troubled pupils, study reveals
An extensive study conducted in Greater Manchester has uncovered the profound positive impact of intensive mentoring through football kickabouts on the wellbeing of troubled schoolchildren.
Read More... Emma Raducanu's stunning performance leads Britain to historic win in Billie Jean King Cup
Emma Raducanu's stunning performance leads Britain to historic win in Billie Jean King Cup
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu showcased her exceptional talent as she propelled Great Britain to a remarkable victory against France in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Read More... Manchester Marathon 2024: road closures and race highlights for over 30,000 runners
Manchester Marathon 2024: road closures and race highlights for over 30,000 runners
Today, over 30,000 runners are expected to flood the streets of Manchester for the city's annual marathon.
Read More... London Landmarks Half Marathon raises over £50 million for charity
London Landmarks Half Marathon raises over £50 million for charity
The London Landmarks Half Marathon has reached a significant milestone, with participants raising more than £50 million for charitable causes since its inception, according to organizers.
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Proposal to restrict sex education for children under nine sparks controversy
Government proposals to prohibit sex education for children under nine in English schools have ignited debate over appropriate curriculum content and parental rights.Read More... -
UK joins European supercomputing initiative, opening doors for British researchers
British researchers, businesses, and academics are poised to benefit from expanded access to future supercomputer research funding, as the UK officially joins the European High PerformanceRead More... -
UJS President addresses Downing Street on unprecedented challenges for Jewish students
At a meeting convened at Downing Street to address campus antisemitism, Union of Jewish Students president Edward Isaacs delivered a poignant message, describing the past year asRead More... -
Protest camps emerge at Cambridge and Oxford targeting Israel
Pro-Palestinian encampments emerged at the prestigious campuses of Oxford and Cambridge on Monday, drawing attention to what organizers assert as complicity with Israeli actions.Read More... -
Board of Deputies presidential candidate urges University of Leeds to address antisemitism
Michael Ziff, a hopeful candidate for the presidency of the Board of Deputies, has penned a letter to the president and interim vice-chancellor of the University of Leeds,Read More... -
University of Oxford criticized for high-priced £446 tickets
Criticism has been leveled at the University of Oxford after it emerged that event tickets were being sold for a staggering £446.Read More... -
Goldsmiths students occupy library as Gaza campus protests reach UK
In a wave of solidarity with Palestine, protests erupted across British universities on Thursday, echoing the fervor of demonstrations at US campuses. At Goldsmiths University in London,Read More... -
Government plans to remove cap on faith school places
The Department for Education, led by The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, is set to introduce proposals aimed at expanding school options by lifting the cap on faith school places.Read More... -
Home Secretary's actions lead to substantial reduction in migration
Efforts spearheaded by the Home Secretary to overhaul the UK's immigration system and curtail unsustainable levels of migration are yielding tangible results, as indicated byRead More... -
Leaked data reveals: one-third of asylum-seeking foreign students tied to six UK universities
Concerns over the misuse of higher education as an immigration pathway have been reignited as leaked figures expose a significant concentration of asylum claims among foreign students,Read More...
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PMQs: Rishi Sunak faces questions on early release of dangerous criminals
During Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Rishi Sunak found himself in the hot seat over the premature release of potentially dangerous offenders as part of a program aimed atRead More... -
Police raise concerns as underage teenagers purchase knives online from illegal dealers
Authorities are expressing alarm over the illicit sale of knives to underage teenagers through online platforms, highlighting the urgent need to stem the accessibility of weapons.Read More... -
Police seek leads following theft at Skegness Pandora jewelry store
Authorities in Skegness are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding a recent theft at the Pandora store located in the Hildreds shopping centre.Read More... -
Queen Camilla takes a stand against real fur
Queen Camilla's recent decision to abstain from purchasing new fur products has garnered praise from animal rights advocates, while sparking discussions on ethical fashion within theRead More... -
Home Office unit processing Rwanda deportations faces staff cuts
Leaked documents reveal that the head of the Home Office division responsible for detaining and processing asylum seekers bound for deportation to Rwanda is considering staff reductionsRead More...
Culture
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London welcomes Gucci's high-stakes debut cruise collection
As dusk descended over the River Thames, the anticipation outside London's iconic Tate Modern was palpable. Among the luminaries gracing the event were supermodel Kate Moss, actressRead More... -
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein disqualified after backstage incident
The Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following a backstage incident, as reported by Swedish police after a female member of the productionRead More... -
King Charles assumes historic patronage ties to monarchy spanning over 200 years
In 2022, Buckingham Palace announced a comprehensive review of all royal patronages. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, nearly 500 charities and organizations found themselvesRead More... -
Homes England pledges £120,000 investment in Northstowe community initiatives
Homes England, the governmental body overseeing housing and urban revitalization efforts, has unveiled plans to allocate £120,000 in grant funding to support community-driven initiativesRead More... -
Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AI
Up to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More... -
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury Farm
Pippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More... -
Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prize
Museums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More... -
Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auction
A long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More... -
Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attack
In his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More... -
Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitions
A monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More... -
Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovation
The birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More... -
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify record
Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More... -
Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking loss
A renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
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The United States officially opened its deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy on Monday in a ceremony that included a video address by President Donald Trump.
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The US Treasury together with the United Arab Emirates announced action to disrupt an alleged "large scale" currency exchange network run by Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a hammer blow to the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday, removing key sanctions relief for Tehran and casting the accord's future into serious doubt.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier voiced concern Sunday over a "substantial change" in trans-Atlantic ties, amid European tensions with US President Donald Trump over trade,
Senior Chinese and US officials met in Beijing Friday for a second day of high-stakes talks aimed at forestalling the growing momentum towards a trade war that could trigger billions of
The probe into Russia's election interference and alleged links to Donald Trump's campaign has taken a new turn after the publication of questions Special Counsel Robert Mueller seeks to
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's televised unveiling of an intelligence trove on Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions led to scepticism Tuesday from backers of a landmark 2015
Washington's newly appointed secretary of state landed in Riyadh Saturday on a tour of America's key Middle East allies, after vowing to bring some "swagger" back to US diplomacy.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the South's President Moon Jae-in held a historic summit Friday after shaking hands over the Military Demarcation Line that divides their countries, in a
French President Emmanuel Macron and his American counterpart Donald Trump called jointly Tuesday for a new nuclear deal with Iran, after the US leader denounced the three-year-old