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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London commuters experienced significant disruption during rush hour this morning, with severe delays impacting parts of the Underground network.
Britain's Labour Party is poised for a historic victory in Thursday's national election, according to a forecast by the polling company Survation released on Tuesday.
Prices in British shops rose at their slowest pace in nearly three years last month, according to industry figures that highlight the cooling of inflation, though
The CEO of British supermarket chain Sainsbury's, Simon Roberts, has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein.
A "self-radicalised lone wolf terrorist," Mohammad Farooq, has been found guilty of preparing terrorist acts after plotting attacks on a North Yorkshire military base and a hospital in Leeds.
Almost 1.8 million people in the UK now owe at least £50,000 in student debt, according to data obtained by BBC News. Figures from the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveal that over 61,000
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a fervent appeal to right-leaning voters on Monday, urging them to support the Conservative Party in the upcoming election.
Antoine Christopher Kolias, 31, was sentenced on Friday, June 28, to three and a half years in prison. The sentencing follows a CEU investigation, Operation Bentley,
Approximately 1,500 workers at Tata Steel's Port Talbot and Llanwern sites have suspended a planned indefinite strike and overtime ban following the company's
The pound weakened against the euro on Monday as the single currency surged, driven by investor speculation that France's far-right party might not secure an