Culture
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Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More...
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Amid Christmas preparations, a cautionary message has been issued concerning cheeseboards and hampers, highlighting a potential E. coli risk associated with products from a specific
Christmas Eve in the UK saw unusually high temperatures, marking the hottest day before Christmas since 1997. The mercury rose to 15.3C in Heathrow, west London, and Cippenham in
Hundreds of Londoners have embraced the opportunity to enroll in "The Knowledge" for free, sparking a notable surge in aspiring black taxi drivers. Freenow, a taxi and minicab app, initiated
Ahead of Christmas, Londoners aiming for one last getaway will face disruptions in rail travel as major stations like King's Cross and Paddington shut down due to ongoing engineering works.
A suspected hit-and-run incident resulted in the tragic death of a woman and two dogs, leading to the arrest of a man in connection with the case.
Home Secretary James Cleverly issued an apology for an ill-judged "ironic joke" made about spiking his wife's drink during a Downing Street gathering.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has expanded his pan-London Night Transport Outreach team to help more people sleeping rough on the TfL network get the help they need.
Amidst the flurry of festive engagements, the Duchess of Edinburgh recently embraced the holiday spirit by joining Ukrainian refugees in their Christmas celebrations.
The Metropolitan Police has arrested a man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage in connection to the removal of a street sign featuring artwork by Banksy, the elusive artist.
As the Christmas rush kicks in, millions of travelers have hit the roads and railways, marking one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the UK.