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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The dark bordered beauty moth, one of England's rarest species, is now found in only one known location: a military training area near York. This small yet striking
Recently, Northern Ireland has witnessed a series of racially motivated attacks and violent incidents following an anti-immigration protest in Belfast. This unrest is part of a broader wave of
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called off his planned holiday to focus on his government's response to a wave of racially charged riots targeting Muslims and migrants,
A free bike hire initiative in London saw more than 5,500 people participate this summer, as part of a campaign to encourage cycling in the city.
The House of Commons adjourned for its summer recess on Tuesday, 30 July, and will reconvene on Monday, 2 September, at 2:30 pm.
A record number of Muslims secured seats in Britain’s parliamentary elections, despite growing Islamophobia, according to a major Muslim news outlet.
A group of 50 senior members of the UK House of Lords, representing various political parties, has accused the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) of engaging in "primitive, dangerous,
Elon Musk may soon face a parliamentary inquiry in the UK over the role of his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), in fueling race riots that have shaken the
Katie Price was arrested at Heathrow Airport for failing to appear in court and has been taken into police custody. An arrest warrant was issued for the former model on July 30 after she did not
Plans to construct a 37-storey skyscraper near the busy Hagley Road in Birmingham have been approved. The new development will include 462 apartments, along with amenities such as