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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Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced plans to hire 11,000 additional workers to manage the busy Christmas period. The popular British retailer is looking to bring on board new customer
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an additional £875,000 investment to support grassroots efforts aimed at tackling hate, intolerance, and extremism in the capital.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face a significant challenge this month as he meets with international investors in a bid to boost economic growth and reverse the perception of
Princess Beatrice of Britain is expecting her second child, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday. The 36-year-old royal and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are “very pleased to
The British pound weakened against the strengthening U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following data that confirmed a slowdown in UK manufacturing activity in September.
Prices in British shops fell at their fastest rate in over three years this September, according to a report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) released on Tuesday.
Formally launched today, NESO (National Energy System Operator) is an independent public corporation tasked with ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy for all of Great Britain.
Companies House has introduced a new regime aimed at improving compliance and supporting its core objectives of enhancing the accuracy of the UK company register and cracking down
British real estate portal Rightmove has turned down an enhanced $8.29 billion takeover offer from Rupert Murdoch's Australian property firm, REA Group. Despite this being the fourth
The four contenders for the leadership of Britain’s Conservative Party began outlining their vision for the future of the nation on Sunday, as immigration emerged as a key issue following the