
Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More...

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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.
The digital unveiling of King Charles III's Coronation Roll marks a historic milestone, as it becomes the first of its kind in history to be accessible online to the public.
In a show of solidarity with Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza, students in Leeds, Newcastle, and Bristol have taken to occupying university campuses, setting up tents outside key

According to industry data released by market researcher NIQ, online supermarket Ocado, discount giant Lidl, and upscale food retailer Marks & Spencer emerged as the UK's top-performing

London was struck by a powerful thunderstorm early on Thursday morning, described by many as "biblical" in its intensity. The Met Office issued dual yellow weather alerts, cautioning

The Minister of State (Europe), Nusrat Ghani MP, recently held discussions with Evgenia Kara-Murza concerning the detention of her husband, Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Polls are set to open at 07:00 for millions of eligible voters in England and Wales as they prepare to cast their ballots in a range of elections. Across England, 107 local authorities will be holding

John Swinney is set to unveil his bid for SNP leadership and the position of first minister. The former senior figure in the Scottish government, with a tenure spanning 16 years until last year,

