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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In 2023, property insurance payouts in the UK reached a staggering $6.07 billion, marking an 18% increase from the previous year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has appealed to Israel to refrain from retaliating following Iran's recent drone and missile strike. Cameron emphasized that Iran's attack had largely
Reforms aimed at improving occupational health services will be shaped through a £1.5 million innovation fund, as the government persists in its efforts to combat sickness in the workplace
In a bid to enhance patient care and streamline services, discussions are underway for a potential merger between North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London
Recent data revealed through Freedom of Information requests exposes a concerning trend of computer hackers breaching City of London IT systems on five occasions within the past
In a significant operation against drug traffickers, the Royal Navy's warship HMS Lancaster has intercepted narcotics with an estimated value of nearly £33 million in the Middle East, marking
Jeffrey Cook, former managing director of an Airbus subsidiary, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison by a London court for his involvement in accepting kickbacks during
Food security in the UK is facing a dire threat as extreme flooding wreaks havoc on farms, according to warnings from farmers. Recent months have witnessed unprecedented rainfall, leading
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for a Labour government to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP "as soon as resources permit." This statement aligns with Chancellor
Security experts are expressing alarm following reports of thousands of counterfeit Royal Mail stamps flooding into the UK from China. An investigation by The Daily Telegraph has unveiled