Culture
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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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Forestry England invites people in Worcestershire to celebrate nature during National Nature Reserves Week from 20-31 May. This annual event, hosted by Natural England, highlights the
The UK Semiconductor Institute has been launched to support the government's Semiconductor Strategy, spearheaded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and
According to a study by the clean transport think tank Transport and Environment (T&E), UK ports are being "choked" by harmful shipping fumes.
Virgin Trains is eyeing a return to operating rail services on the West Coast route connecting London and Glasgow, marking a potential comeback five years after losing the franchise.
King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William will participate in events in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Buckingham Palace announced.
Marks and Spencer's website and app have faced significant technical difficulties, leaving customers unable to access their services for several hours. While the website is now operational,
A simplified route for citizens of the Republic of Ireland to acquire British citizenship is close to becoming law. The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill, which has already passed the
Severn Trent's chief executive, Liv Garfield, has defended her multi-million pound compensation package despite a significant increase in sewage spills by the company in 2023.
The Thames Barrier, a defensive structure across the River Thames in East London, has been protecting the city and its surroundings from storm surges of up to 7 meters from the North Sea
The UK has revoked the student visa of Dana Abuqamar, a 19-year-old Palestinian law student at the University of Manchester, following her public expressions of pride and joy over the