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Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More... -
America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
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...
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On Sunday, several Labour lawmakers criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for allegedly adopting a "colonial mindset" and attempting to sideline countries seeking discussions on
New data reveals that rent prices are increasing across all five southeast London boroughs, with Greenwich seeing the steepest rise.
A British man, Gabriel Budasz, 24, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for encouraging terrorism, including inciting violence against Jewish communities. Budasz was found guilty on four
Heathrow Airport anticipates setting a new record by handling 83.8 million passengers in 2024, spurred by a summer surge in travel. Between June and September alone, 30.7 million travelers
A significant fire erupted at Oasis Academy Hadley in Enfield after a group of young people reportedly fired fireworks at the school. The flames, which reached multiple floors, caused extensive
Britons who own shares or property can be considered "working people" as well, clarified Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office. This clarification follows Starmer's recent comments, which
Defence Secretary John Healey honored the dedication of thousands of service personnel and military veterans across the UK as he crafted a poppy wreath for Remembrance.
Google’s recent updates to Android are set to enhance security for billions of mobile users, with a suite of new anti-theft features aimed at deterring mobile phone theft. Among these is a Theft
London is spending an estimated £4 million each day on temporary accommodation for homeless residents, a new analysis reveals, sparking urgent appeals for support from the government in
On Friday, Barclays successfully reduced a shareholders' lawsuit from up to £560 million ($727 million) to less than half at London’s High Court. The case involves allegations that the bank