
Culture
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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... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More...

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Morrisons has issued an urgent recall of its own-brand Taleggio cheese due to concerns about potential contamination with listeria bacteria.

The Environment Agency has recently unveiled its Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data for the year 2023, offering insights into the frequency and duration of storm overflow spills across

A recently uncovered report by the former independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI), David Neal, has exposed "a significant risk to security" at London City Airport.

British businesses have adjusted their hiring and wage expansion strategies this month, as indicated by a survey released on Wednesday, suggesting that the impending significant increase in
The UK Government has released detailed plans for an Enhanced Investment Zone (EIZ) aimed at bolstering Northern Ireland's economy with a £150 million investment.

The London Borough of Lewisham (Lewisham Council) has been found to be falling short of the required standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

The Planning Inspectorate has proudly introduced 'Find a National Infrastructure Project', a cutting-edge online platform dedicated to large-scale projects, in alignment with the government's

Grocery price inflation in Great Britain has moderated to 4.5%, marking its lowest level since February 2022, according to recent findings by retail researchers. Despite this positive trend,

Early Tuesday morning, commuters faced significant delays as traffic snarled along the M4 westbound near Hayes in west London. The disruption ensued following a crash just prior to junction

London Zoo is set to debut its latest attraction, "The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians," showcasing an array of unique and endangered species. Opening its doors on March 29th,

