Culture
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Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
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...
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The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has issued new guidance encouraging police forces to share the ethnicity and nationality of suspects charged in high-profile or sensitive cases.
Bellway, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, expects to increase home completions in its new financial year after rising sales and higher average prices lifted its profit margins.
With the fourth heatwave of the summer about to hit, the UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts across England, starting Tuesday morning and lasting until Wednesday.
The UK’s seas have just experienced their warmest January–July on record, with average surface temperatures more than 0.2°C higher than any year since 1980, according to provisional
The number of people arrested during Saturday’s demonstration in London in support of the banned group Palestine Action has climbed to 532, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has begun the hunt for two expert design teams to lead the Mayor’s ambitious Oxford Street Transformation Programme, marking the next step in a bold
The UK is bracing for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures set to climb above 30°C (86°F) over the coming days.
Fashion chain River Island will shut 33 stores across the UK after the High Court approved its restructuring plan aimed at averting insolvency.
Foreign criminals will be deported immediately after sentencing for the first time, as part of the Government’s “Plan for Change” to strengthen border security and keep streets safe.
HSBC is set to take over 11 extra floors at Canary Wharf’s 40 Bank Street as its new St Paul’s headquarters faces a space squeeze.