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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Ofgem, the British energy regulator, announced on Monday that three major suppliers would be permitted to resume the forced installation of pre-pay meters in some households with unpaid
The potential Tube strikes that threatened to halt London's Underground services have been suspended, announced by the RMT union, preventing the expected disruption throughout the week.
Ministers are set to convene for discussions aimed at addressing the Post Office Horizon scandal and the wrongful convictions of numerous sub-postmasters. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is
Train services have been reinstated between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport, and Reading following earlier disruptions caused by damaged overhead electric cables. Engineers from
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) will assess claims suggesting Pensions Minister Paul Maynard might have misused taxpayer money to fund Conservative Party
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concerns about the potential impact of an upcoming general election on his two teenage children, acknowledging the challenges of navigating the
The UK will become the first country in Europe to launch a high-tech HALEU nuclear fuel programme, strengthening supply for new nuclear projects and driving Putin further out of global
Confirmed by the Welsh government, this £34 million law, effective since September, will undergo enforcement starting January following an "initial bedding in period." However, not all drivers
London Underground faces a series of strikes in the first weeks of January, leading to major service disruptions. Members of the Rail, Maritime, and Transport union (RMT) plan to strike due to
British mortgage rates have experienced significant cuts this week, setting the stage for scrutiny on anticipated bank profit margins. The sector has faced ongoing challenges in meeting