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Mayor of London meets NBA Deputy Commissioner to explore major basketball opportunities in the capital
Mayor of London meets NBA Deputy Commissioner to explore major basketball opportunities in the capital
Mayor Sadiq Khan met with NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum to discuss their mutual goal of expanding basketball’s presence and
Read More... 2024 London Marathon sets world record with £73.5 million raised for charity
2024 London Marathon sets world record with £73.5 million raised for charity
The 2024 London Marathon set a new world record by raising £73.5 million, marking the highest-ever total for a one-day fundraising event. The final amount was
Read More... UEFA warns England could face Euros ban over football regulator plans
UEFA warns England could face Euros ban over football regulator plans
Plans introduced in July propose the creation of a new body to oversee the top five tiers of men's football in England, with the goal of "protecting clubs" and
Read More... Young British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic wins US Open juniors title
Young British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic wins US Open juniors title
15-year-old British tennis sensation Mika Stojsavljevic has made history by winning the US Open girls' title, marking the first time in 15 years that a UK player has
Read More... Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo
Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo
After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Eiffel Tower will retain its Olympic rings, announced the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, on Saturday, August 31.
Read More... West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15 million
West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15 million
West Ham United have secured the signing of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United in a deal worth £15 million. The 26-year-old has committed to a
Read More... Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals
Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals
For the first time in its history, Oxford University's Oriel College saw two of its students win medals at the same Olympic Games—and both were gold.
Read More... Paris Olympics closing ceremony: everything you need to know
Paris Olympics closing ceremony: everything you need to know
As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close after more than two weeks of thrilling sports, the city is gearing up for the grand closing ceremony.
Read More... Woolwich teen becomes UK's youngest chess grandmaster
Woolwich teen becomes UK's youngest chess grandmaster
Shreyas Royal, a 15-year-old chess prodigy from south-east London, has made history by becoming Britain’s youngest chess grandmaster. Achieving this prestigious title at the British Chess
Read More... British women break world record in Olympic team sprint qualifying
British women break world record in Olympic team sprint qualifying
Britain's women shattered the world record during the qualifying rounds of the Olympic track cycling team sprint at the National Velodrome on Monday.
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Ofqual poll highlights importance of cyber security training in schools
Ofqual is urging schools and colleges to prioritize cyber security after a recent poll revealed the risks associated with inadequate cyber hygiene.Read More... -
Oxford Brookes University breaks into the top 50 in national rankings
Oxford Brookes University has made a significant leap in the latest national university rankings, climbing 11 places from its 2024 position of 61st to secure 50th placeRead More... -
European diplomats push back on UK VAT plan for private education, seek exemption for international schools
European embassies in London are actively lobbying the UK government to exempt international schools from the upcoming 20 per cent VAT charge on privateRead More... -
Manchester launches $2.3 billion science and technology innovation district
The city of Manchester, in northern England, has officially opened the first phase of a £1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) science and technology innovation hub.Read More... -
Jewish students express concerns about returning to campuses one year after 7 October attacks
A recent survey conducted by University Jewish Chaplaincy (UJC) highlights the impact of the 7 October Hamas attacks on Jewish students in the UK.Read More... -
Scottish universities unite to provide refuge for academics amid Ukraine and Gaza conflicts
Scottish universities are stepping up efforts to support academics seeking refuge from conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and other regions facing political instability.Read More... -
Starmer confirms Holocaust education will be mandatory in all UK schools
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that all schools across the UK will be required to teach students about the Holocaust, as part of a new nationalRead More... -
Leading universities urged to cap private school admissions at 10% to boost social mobility
Strictly limiting the number of private school students admitted to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top universities to just 10% is a "radical" measure necessaryRead More... -
London primary school enrollment set to drop by 52,000 by 2028
The number of primary school students in London is projected to decline by 52,000 by 2028, which is twice the national average, according to analysis reported by theRead More... -
30 Argentines to study in the UK with Chevening scholarships
The British Ambassador to Argentina, Kirsty Hayes, hosted a reception at her residence to honor 30 young Argentines awarded prestigious Chevening scholarships forRead More...
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BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg’s 'embarrassing mistake'
An interview with former prime minister Boris Johnson, set to promote his upcoming memoir, has been cancelled by the BBC after presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent her briefing03 October 2024Read More... -
UK puts world's oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, up for sale
The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, may soon change hands as its owner, the Guardian Media Group (GMG), has entered negotiations to sell it to the18 September 2024Read More... -
BBC breached own guidelines 1,553 times on Israel, report claims
The BBC allegedly violated its editorial guidelines 1,553 times over a four-month period starting on October 7, 2023, according to a new report.10 September 2024Read More... -
AI-altered content erodes trust in science, warns Oxford professor
A growing body of research indicates that between 33% and 50% of Americans struggle to distinguish between real and altered digital content. One leading researcher argues04 September 2024Read More... -
The London Weekly and SW1 Politics launched Westminster Weekly in August 2024
The London Weekly is an online newspaper which was launched in 2008 by a group of British journalists who wrote about politics, the economy, culture, and sports.08 August 2024Read More...
Culture
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Guildhall Library celebrates 600th anniversary with exhibition honoring founder and London’s legendary figure
Six centuries ago, the first library at Guildhall was established through a bequest from Richard Whittington, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, who was renowned as a shrewdRead More... -
Honiara: London Fashion Week show Blo Iumi returns bigger and better in 2024
The British High Commission in Honiara hosted its second edition of the popular London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, featuringRead More... -
Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred Kormis
The world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More... -
Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auction
A painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More... -
Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importance
The upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More... -
Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's Laureate
Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More... -
Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export risk
A temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More... -
National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' image
In an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More... -
Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riots
Amid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More... -
Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveiling
Another of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on whatRead More... -
UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitors
Several museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More... -
Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in major restructuring effort
Cineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world'sRead More...
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Another of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on what
Several museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringing
Cineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world's
Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, are set to be auctioned this weekend, offering a rare glimpse into her personal correspondence with
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup over
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed by
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees could
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland's
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to a
A transformative landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is set to create London's largest nature haven, converting up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres)