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Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More...
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This autumn sees another new walking trail for north east Kent residents and visitors to enjoy. The newest section of the England Coast Path will help connect people with nature. It will provide
London Tube workers have been presented with a five percent pay increase, but some activists argue that it is inadequate and are pushing for strike action.
A man has faced trial for his alleged involvement in a knifepoint robbery at the residence of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish, despite turning himself in 18 months after his photo was circulated
The former Gaumont cinema site on King’s Road has been reborn as a £235 million commercial and cultural centre with offices, 47 apartments, a rooftop bar, and a 600-seater Curzo
Child poverty in the UK: alarming new statistics reflect increased hardship amid rising living costs
Child poverty in the UK has reached alarming levels, driven by meager wages, low benefit payments, and an escalating cost of living crisis. Recent government statistics reveal that around
The first 50 hotels across the UK will stop housing asylum seekers by the end of January, as a result of a more than 20% drop in small boat crossings compared to last year, the Immigration
In March, it came to light that approximately 400 hotels were being utilized to house a record number of asylum seekers.
Workers across the UK will experience a 10% pay increase starting Tuesday because their employers have opted to participate in the voluntary Real Living Wage scheme.
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of Storm Babet, England is bracing for more heavy rainfall, with a suspected death toll of at least seven people across England and Scotland.
The scrapped Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 will provide a £150 million boost to bus services in various regions of England, according to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.