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Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More...
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Two leaders of a charity established to support terminally ill and disabled children have been jailed after stealing funds to finance gambling and pay personal expenses.
Michael Gove, who is stepping down at the next election, hinted that Liz Truss may be responsible if the Conservatives face defeat. The Housing Secretary remarked
Rishi Sunak has pledged to expel anyone from the Conservative Party found guilty of placing bets on the election date, following a series of serious allegations.
British retail sales volumes surged by 2.9% in May, rebounding sharply from a revised 1.8% decline in April when heavy rain deterred shoppers, the
Housing has emerged as a critical battleground in the current election campaign, with Labour and the Conservatives trading accusations over their respective
The closure of pubs is accelerating at an alarming rate, according to new research, with approximately 80 pubs shutting down each month during the first quarter of
The British Embassy Manila hosted a celebration in Taguig City on June 18, 2024, to mark the 76th birthday of King Charles III and to honor the enduring relationship between the
The Conservative Party's hopes for a reduction in the Bank of England's main interest rate from its 16-year high of 5.25% are expected to be disappointed on Thursday,
A report released on Thursday reveals that election promises made by both Britain's governing Conservative Party and the opposition Labour Party fail to address
Inflation has reached the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years. Official figures show that prices rose by 2% in the year to May, down from