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Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More...

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Tropical Storm Debby, currently impacting the US, may contribute to soaring temperatures in London, potentially reaching the mid-30s°C next week, according to forecasters.

Waltham Forest Council, a London-based local authority, has announced its decision to withdraw pension investments from companies associated with arms production.
England has recorded an all-time high of over 150,000 children in temporary accommodation, according to figures released on Wednesday.

A British man was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for engaging in violent disorder during recent anti-Muslim riots, marking the commencement of punishments amidst a
The UK job market displayed further signs of stagnation last month, with a deceleration in wage growth among employers, according to a survey that will be considered in the

The United Kingdom experienced nearly 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024, marking the highest number ever recorded for the first six months of any year, according to a

High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK PM’s Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Eluned Morgan is set to make history as she officially becomes the first female first minister of Wales later today.
A significant cannabis bust occurred in Glasgow when police officers raided a property in the Duke Street area on Monday, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man.
The British government announced on Monday that officials are investigating the potential role of foreign states in spreading disinformation online, which may have contributed to recent violent

