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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... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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A growing number of UK employers are planning to reduce pay increases in 2025, according to a recent survey by Incomes Data Research (IDR), potentially signaling
UK retail sales rose by 1% in August, surpassing economists' forecasts of a 0.4% increase, according to official data released on Friday. The Office for National Statistics
The number of new home approvals in the UK has fallen to its lowest point in a decade, underscoring the significant challenges the government will face in meeting its
Nigel Farage has expressed belief that there may be some truth to Donald Trump's recent claim that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Ohio. The former U.S. president
Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged following the seizure of £600,000 worth of cannabis at Stansted Airport.
British clothing retailer Next announced on Thursday that it is on track to reach nearly £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in annual profit, raising its profit forecast for the second
Train drivers have accepted a multi-year pay deal worth 15%, bringing an end to a two-year strike across England, Scotland, and Wales. The Aslef union announced
A new survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) reveals that four out of five British Jews hold an unfavorable view of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
London's luxury hotel scene is thriving, with several high-end establishments recently opening their doors, including The Peninsula London, The Emory, and Raffles
A 12-year-old boy who threw stones at police during riots outside a mosque has become the youngest person to be sentenced in connection with the far-right unrest