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William and Kate to attend Wimbledon men’s final
William and Kate to attend Wimbledon men’s final
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in attendance for the Wimbledon men’s singles final this Sunday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Read More... Football clubs should help cover £70m policing bill, says Met Police chief
Football clubs should help cover £70m policing bill, says Met Police chief
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says football clubs should chip in for the £70 million it costs to police matches across the UK each year.
Read More... England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title
England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title
England's Under-21 side pulled off a dramatic extra-time victory over Germany to retain their European Championship crown, sealing back-to-back titles for the first time
Read More... Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly
Read More... £32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
£32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of
Read More... Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.
Read More... Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Great Britain's men's gymnastics team has claimed gold at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany — their first team title at the event since 2022.
Read More... Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for
Read More... University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.
Read More... Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at
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Historic East London school to close after over 460 years
A primary school in East London, founded in 1563 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, is set to close its doors due to a sharp decline in student numbers.Read More... -
UK introduces eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Starting today (15 July), most Pakistani students and workers travelling to the UK will no longer require a physical visa sticker in their passports. The UK government is transitioning to a newRead More... -
Plan to add foreign soldiers' names to Oxford WW1 memorial approved
An Oxford college has received permission to add the names of foreign soldiers to its World War One memorial honoring former students.Read More... -
Westminster primary schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Five primary schools in Westminster will be merged into two due to declining student numbers and financial pressures.Read More... -
New scholarship to highlight Jewish medical contributions in Wales
A new academic opportunity is being launched to uncover the rich history of Jewish healthcare professionals in Wales, from the 18th century to the present day.Read More... -
Dundee University to receive additional £40m to tackle financial crisis
The University of Dundee is set to receive an extra £40 million in government funding as it grapples with a significant financial crisis, including a £35 million deficit and the loss of aroundRead More... -
Oxford University tops UK rankings in 10 subjects
The University of Oxford has once again cemented its status as a global academic leader, being named the best in the UK for 10 subjects in the newly released 2026 Complete University GuideRead More... -
Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer with £750 million investment
Scotland is set to become home to the UK’s most advanced supercomputer, thanks to a £750 million investment confirmed by the Chancellor during the latest Spending Review.Read More... -
UK secondary schools invited to join ‘Taskmaster Club 100’
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has teamed up with Taskmaster Education to launch Taskmaster Club 100—an exciting new initiative offering UK secondary schools a chance to boostRead More... -
School faces backlash over prom ticket policy
A secondary school in Houghton-le-Spring is under fire from parents over what they call a "cruel" system of allocating prom tickets, which has left some students excluded fromRead More...
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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña makes historic visit to the United Kingdom
This week, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña made an official visit to the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.Read More... -
French Prime Minister proposes elimination of two public holidays to support economic recovery
In a bold move aimed at strengthening the national economy and addressing France’s financial challenges, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced on Tuesday a proposal to eliminate twoRead More... -
World’s largest fund to support vulnerable children and families launched
A new £500 million government fund — the largest of its kind globally — has been announced to support vulnerable children and families across the UK.Read More... -
£250 million export boost for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam
A major trade breakthrough has unlocked up to £250 million in export opportunities for British pharmaceutical companies in Vietnam, following changes to local regulations that will make itRead More...
Culture
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French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More...
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Prince Harry is forging ahead with his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN), accusing the organization of unlawful information-gathering practices.
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The Metropolitan Police received reports on October 21 of an unusual theft involving a sophisticated fraud targeting artisan cheesemakers, leading to the loss of 22 tonnes of high-quality