Culture
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
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Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
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London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
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UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
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Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
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Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
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Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
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Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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Britain’s largest water utility, Thames Water, has launched efforts to raise at least £3.3 billion ($4.29 billion) in equity to stabilize its operations, according to a report by Bloomberg News on
Seven gang members responsible for a violent rampage in Peckham, likened to the chaos of the video game Grand Theft Auto (GTA), have been sentenced to a combined 102 years in prison.
Britain’s commercial property market is beginning to revive after the slowdown caused by the pandemic, though prices remain notably lower than before. Several significant office buildings are
Mayor Sadiq Khan has awarded £50,000 to three winners of his No Wrong Door Open Innovation Challenge, aimed at developing new ways to help Londoners improve their skills and secure
Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has launched a sharp criticism of his rival, Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of being "disrespectful" to Tory members for not outlining specific
Asking prices for homes in the UK saw only a slight increase in October as more properties became available, according to a survey released on Monday. The report also indicated that some
Job vacancies in London’s financial services sector fell by 17% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, according to recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.
Islamic terrorism in the UK could see a rise following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, according to former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers. Speaking on Sky News’s Sunday Morning With
Transport for London (TfL) has confiscated over 1,400 vehicles within a year from individuals who failed to pay fines related to the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) violations.
The UK government is planning to further appeal a Belfast court decision, which ruled that legislation introduced by a previous administration conflicted with human-rights protections