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EasyJet cabin manager fired after turning safety briefings into “comedy routines”
Ross Barr, a 48-year-old former easyJet cabin manager, says he lost his job unfairly — claiming he was sacked not because of his behavior, but because he’s straight.29 August 2025Read More... -
M&S restores click and collect services after 15-week cyberattack disruption
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click and collect service for clothing, ending a 15-week suspension triggered by a major cyberattack and data breach.11 August 2025Read More... -
Public urged to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to infection risk
The UKHSA and MHRA are advising the public to immediately stop using specific non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to contamination risks that could lead to infection. These products are05 August 2025Read More... -
‘Do not travel’ warning as Storm Floris brings 90mph winds and severe disruption to UK
Storm Floris has hit the UK, bringing “unseasonably strong” winds of up to 90mph and prompting amber “danger to life” weather warnings across Scotland and parts of northern England.04 August 2025Read More... -
Home Office pledges extra £100m to tackle people-smuggling gangs
The Home Office has announced an additional £100 million in funding to support the UK’s efforts to dismantle people-smuggling networks and reduce illegal small boat crossings04 August 2025Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More... -
France to loan iconic Bayeux Tapestry to UK for first time in 900 years
For the first time in nearly a millennium, the Bayeux Tapestry, one of France’s most treasured cultural artifacts, will leave French soil. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts theRead More... -
‘Skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ join the Cambridge Dictionary – thanks to TikTok’s influence
The English language has a few new additions – and they’re straight out of internet culture. Words like ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ have officially made it into the Cambridge...Read More...
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Culture
After an exciting night filled with music, performances, and entertainment, Loreen from Sweden emerged as the winner of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest.
Working in paint, pencil, photography and mixed media, the artists will help to capture personal and community responses to this historic event through a wide range of
London’s oldest French restaurant, L’Escargot, has reopened its doors after a temporary closure that had some people worried it may never reopen. The restaurant,
Lord Rothschild shares his insight about Il Guercino's King David painting in an interview with Tanya Gold. The Baroque masterpiece now resides at Waddesdon Manor.
CultureTree Centre has been awarded funding from the Mayor of London's Untold Stories fund to develop Yoruba heritage walking trails and murals in Southwark, the first of their kind in the
On Saturday, in London's Westminster Abbey, Charles and Camilla were crowned in a grand ceremony, which marked Britain's biggest ceremonial event in 70 years. Thousands of street parties
On Sunday, the "Turquoise Carpet" was rolled out in Liverpool, England as Eurovision 2023 began with 37 contenders vying for the top spot on behalf of Ukraine. The theme for the 67th edition
Union-led protests against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to increase the retirement age led to clashes between French police and demonstrators in Paris and
Robert Opie, the founder of London's Museum of Brands, has been collecting consumer products with a royal theme since the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.