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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In his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the cancellation of the HS2 high-speed rail line connecting the West Midlands to
A man has been taken into custody following a severe dog attack that left another man "seriously injured," according to Northumbria Police.
A distressing incident has come to light as a student in Northern Ireland fell victim to a scam and lost a staggering £200,000. Two individuals posing as Chinese policemen exploited the student
According to Sir Patrick Vallance's pandemic diaries, experts were allegedly used as "human shields" by the UK Government, and officials selectively interpreted scientific data to justify their
Three Welsh towns along with Wrexham, which was recently granted city-status, have been named by the Prime Minister as part of £1.1 billion levelling up investment being provided to
Patients across the country will benefit from a £30 million government investment in innovative medical technology (medtech) which will help ease pressures on the NHS this winter and could
In a striking reflection of changing times, the Kingsway Shopping Centre in Newport, Gwent, has been sold for £615,000, nearly £400,000 below its initial guide price, shortly after falling into
In a notable development, fierce competition among supermarkets has resulted in the first monthly decline in food prices in over two years, as reported by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that the switching off of an app that has been used by thousands of Londoners to help homeless people risks leaving vulnerable people on the
Prince Andrew, who had been reluctant to vacate the Windsor estate property, has reportedly reached an agreement with King Charles for an "indefinite" stay at the Royal Lodge.