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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
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...

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Passengers across England will benefit from significant savings as the government introduces a £3 national bus fare cap, set to remain in place until the end of 2025. This £150 million

The UK is bracing for heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures this weekend, with the Met Office issuing a three-day yellow snow warning across much of England, Wales, southern Scotland,
Home Office data released on New Year's Day reveals that 36,816 people crossed the English Channel in small boats during 2024, marking an increase from the previous year, though still fewer

Significant inland flooding is expected to affect parts of England on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Environment Agency to advise caution during New Year celebrations.

Recently released National Archives papers have revealed that Tony Blair’s government was cautioned about a potential surge in immigration from Eastern Europe following the European
New Year Honours: Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry, Sadiq Khan, and Keely Hodgkinson recognized in 2024
This year’s New Year Honours list celebrates over 1,200 individuals, including notable names from sports, entertainment, and public service. The list also acknowledges those who fought for

Victims offer £1.5 million reward for clues to capture thief
London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday, retreating 0.2% after marking its strongest week in five on Friday. The mid-cap FTSE 250 also declined, shedding 0.3%.

Travel plans for thousands of passengers remain disrupted as flight restrictions continue at Gatwick Airport for a fourth consecutive day due to persistent fog.

Smokers who choose to quit on January 1 could gain back an entire day of their life by January 8, according to new research from University College London (UCL).

