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Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
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...

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In East Sussex, the repercussions of a burst pipe on Thursday continue to plague thousands of households, leaving them without water for the fourth consecutive day.

In a series of regional mayoral contests, Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party have dealt a significant blow to the Conservative Party, adding to their woes following a challenging set of
Following their coronation nearly a year ago, Buckingham Palace has disclosed the outcome of a thorough review regarding the patronages formerly held by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
In a surprising turn of events, it has come to light that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak did not cast his vote in favor of the Conservative candidate Susan Hall, who faced defeat against Sadiq Khan

As the Bank Holiday weekend unfolds, Britons can anticipate a blend of sunshine and unsettled weather, according to forecasts.
Labour's Sadiq Khan secures historic third term as London Mayor amid conservative electoral setbacks

London's mayoral election saw Sadiq Khan, representing the Labour Party, clinch a historic third term, maintaining his position as mayor despite the Conservative Party's efforts to unseat him.
In a significant legal challenge led by three environmental campaign groups, London's High Court ruled on Friday that Britain's most recent climate action plan is unlawful due to

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has inadvertently provided an ideal setting for a captivating mating ritual by the endangered black grouse.
Former Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a hiccup when he was turned away from his local polling station after forgetting to bring valid photo identification.

In a notable upset, Labour clinched victory in the Blackpool South by-election, signaling a significant swing in favor of Sir Keir Starmer's party amid ongoing local elections in England.

