Culture
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Hanukkah and Christmas align for the first time since 2005This year marks a rare calendar coincidence as the first night of Hanukkah aligns with Christmas Day, an overlap that has not occurred since 2005. Such intersections happen roughly five timesRead More...
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
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Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
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London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
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UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
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Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
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Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
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Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
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Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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Prince Harry's legal battle against News Corp's British tabloids is anticipated to proceed to trial in early 2025, as revealed in a High Court hearing in London on Tuesday.
The Home Office has begun informing migrants who were evacuated from the Bibby Stockholm that they will soon be relocated back to the controversial barge. In August, 39 migrants were
Autumn is here and with October school holidays just around the corner, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a treat this Halloween
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a cautionary forecast, indicating that the UK may experience an additional five years of elevated interest rates as a measure to combat
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is set to make a significant housing pledge during his speech at the party's annual conference. He will outline his vision to "build a new Britain"
The Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, has expressed his concerns regarding the widespread impact of the recent events in Israel on the Jewish community in the UK.
New data from the DVSA reveals that the average pass rate for driving theory tests has plummeted to an unprecedented low of 44.2%. This marks a significant decline, with the pass rate
Government lawyers are set to present their case to the UK's highest court on Monday, urging it to overturn a previous ruling that deemed a plan to deport migrants to Rwanda as unlawful.
Hexham MP Guy Opperman has cautioned that there are "significant complications" regarding the future plans for Sycamore Gap in Northumberland. This iconic site, located next to Hadrian's
UK pension funds are swiftly offloading unlisted assets, often at reduced prices, due to their heavy exposure to the opaque global private market, valued at $12 trillion, as regulators