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OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More...

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This summer, Wales is on track to finish one of the UK’s largest and most technically complex road projects. Funded by the Welsh Government at a cost of £1.4 billion, the project aims to boost

Millions of patients will soon have access to more appointments closer to home, speeding up the treatment process, as part of a newly announced plan aimed at reducing hospital backlogs.

By the end of Monday, Justin Welby will ceremonially relinquish his role as Archbishop of Canterbury by laying down his ceremonial staff. Following his resignation, Welby has largely stayed out

The UK’s service sector maintained growth momentum in December, as indicated by data released on Monday, though the final quarter of the year remained subdued overall.
New car registrations in the UK recorded growth in 2024, according to industry data released on Monday, marking the end of a difficult year for the automotive sector as it navigates a

Councillors have celebrated a significant milestone in Bristol’s environmental progress, as Bristol City Council continues its rapid transition away from fossil fuel dependency.
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset is inviting the public to drop off their old Christmas trees, which will be used to enrich the lives of various animals, including spectacled bears, rhinos,
Heavy snowfall overnight forced several UK airports, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham, to close their runways, leading to widespread delays, cancellations, and flight diversions.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has sought to distance himself from Elon Musk's recent backing of jailed far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

Avon and Somerset Police arrested 241 drivers during a month-long campaign targeting those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

