
Culture
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Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More...

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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.
An Arctic blast has caused temperatures in the UK to plummet as low as -8.1°C, with forecasters warning that snow could lead to significant disruptions over the weekend.
Consumer lending in the UK experienced its weakest growth since mid-2022 in November, while mortgage approvals fell below expectations, according to Bank of England (BoE) data released

