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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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has reported that the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has led to "cleaner air" in the city. A Transport for London (TfL) report indicates that the
King Charles has expressed deep remorse for the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans" during their struggle for independence. Speaking during his state
Deputy Mayor for Housing, Tom Copley, has called upon the government to take more significant measures to address London's persistent issue of rough sleeping and homelessness.
Over the course of a week-long operation, Northern Ireland police have seized illegal prescription tablets worth around £800,000. This crackdown led to the arrest of twelve individuals following
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced £10m funding to further reduce the delays caused by roadworks in the capital. through his award-winning Infrastructure
The number of UK companies facing insolvency is set to reach its highest level since the 2009 financial crisis, with insolvencies rising by 10% year-on-year in the three months ending
The Welsh Government has taken action to ban several single-use plastics, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate and nature emergencies. This measure aims to reduce plastic
The UK’s AI skills base will be future-proofed with a £118 million boost to skills funding, the government announced today (Tuesday 31 October).
In recent developments, a third individual has been found guilty of participating in the robbery at the residence of renowned cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife, Peta, during which high-value
The British labor market is displaying signs of cooling, as revealed by a drop in online job vacancies and salary offerings, based on data from the job search website Adzuna. These findings will