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After 47 years in the industry, Britain's longest-serving newsreader, Alastair Stewart, has announced his retirement from regular broadcasting. The 70-year-old journalist has worked as a news

London's West End was adorned with 30,000 lights for the first time in history to mark the beginning of Ramadan. Coventry Street, which connects Leicester Square to Piccadilly, was
In London, it rains. Lots. Indeed, even in the late spring. Additionally, it may be quite chilly. As a result, Londoners are often looking for interesting places to hide from the elements. Therefore,

More than 70 cultural organisations across the country are to be given a financial boost by the government so they can improve people’s access to arts, support local economic growth through

The London Transport Museum has announced that bookings are now open for this year's exclusive Hidden London tours, which provide access to locations that are normally off-limits to the

The London Borough of Croydon has announced a year-long programme of music and art events as part of its designation as London Borough of Culture for 2023. The events, which will run

New research has revealed that Leonardo da Vinci, renowned artist of the Renaissance and painter of the 'Mona Lisa,' was only half-Italian, as his mother was a slave from the Caucasus.

London's luxury retail industry is concerned that the city is losing its allure as a shopping destination. Tourists from the United States, China, and the Gulf are flocking to Paris and Milan where

According to a recent survey, many artists in the UK are earning only £2.60 per hour, which is way below the country's legal minimum wage of £9.50 per hour. The survey was conducted on a

London has dominated this year's British Kebab Awards, with six awards going to local businesses. The eleventh annual ceremony, which took place on February 28 at the Park Plaza by
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Former BBC reporter wins £20,000 over illegal access to phone records
A former BBC journalist has been awarded £20,000 in compensation after a tribunal ruled that Northern Ireland's police force and the UK's domestic intelligence agency unlawfully obtained24 July 2026Read More... -
Prince Harry, Elton John lose privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry and a group of high-profile British figures have lost their privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking a major setback in the Duke of Sussex's long-running07 July 2026Read More... -
Man accused of spying on Iran international journalist appears in UK court
A 46-year-old Greek national has appeared before a London court after being charged with conducting surveillance on a journalist working for Iran International, a UK-based television network30 May 2026Read More... -
UK-backed science training empowers West African journalists to elevate evidence-based reporting
Journalists from Ghana and Nigeria have completed a specialised science reporting programme at Imperial College London, equipping them with the tools to translate complex scientific09 April 2026Read More...

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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More...

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