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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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King Charles III virtually operated an underwater vehicle during his recent visit to the Global Underwater Hub in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The British monarch, dressed in traditional tartan kilt,
One of the UK's most famous trees, the landmark at Sycamore Gap near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was deliberately felled recently. Experts believe that while new shoots may grow
Exports Minister Malcolm Offord has praised the UK’s ‘world-class’ exporters as new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released today (29 September) shows UK exports
West Midlands Telford's Princess Royal Hospital has ceased kitchen and restaurant operations following the discovery of potentially hazardous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).
Alderman Michael Mainelli has today [29 September 2023] been elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London.
A ban on single-use plastic cutlery, plates, and polystyrene trays is set to take effect in England on Sunday. However, this new regulation excludes plastic plates, trays, and bowls used for
Record levels of electricity theft are plaguing England and Wales, with the blame falling on cannabis farms, cryptocurrency mines, and the ever-increasing cost of living, according to a
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has projected that the UK government is headed towards overseeing the most significant tax increase in its history, dating back to when records began.
Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year thanks to a £3 million injection to expand the roll-out to veterans who left service before 2018.
The government has today (28 September 2023) set out the percentage of new zero emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime