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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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan today hailed small businesses as “the backbone of London’s economy”, as he launched a new £8.7m service to help them grow, develop, and thrive.
In a compelling address to the House of Lords on Monday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, condemned Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposed Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that he has asked TfL to run a groundbreaking three-month trial whereby all London Tube and Rail fares are made off-peak on Fridays.
The Rwanda bill spearheaded by Chancellor Rishi Sunak is undergoing its first examination as discussions commence in the House of Lords. Notably, figures such as the Archbishop
According to the latest report from property agents trade body Propertymark, the UK housing market continues to face challenges as the number of property sales fell, and more homes are
New data from the Principality Building Society reveals that house prices in Wales have experienced their most significant drop since the 2009 financial crisis.
The UK government is considering initiating a multi-billion pound sale of NatWest shares, reminiscent of the 'Tell Sid' privatizations from the 1980s, with plans to launch as early as June.
A recent demographic survey conducted by the New York-based Claims Conference has provided an updated and comprehensive overview of Holocaust survivors globally. The study, released
The government has announced plans to prohibit disposable vapes in an effort to address the increasing number of young individuals adopting vaping. The forthcoming ban is part of a
The Scottish Highlands have set a new UK record high temperature, surpassing previous figures and making it the hottest January day ever recorded. According to provisional data from the