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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In a recent incident, a 12-year-old boy endured life-altering injuries following a dog attack, as confirmed by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to interrogate Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley about the police's handling of incidents during a pro-Palestinian protest.
A national helpline assisting victims of modern slavery has reported a significant increase in calls from foreign workers who arrived in the UK to address staffing shortages in the care sector.
In the wake of Storm Babet, residents in a Nottinghamshire town are grappling with severe flooding, prompting authorities to issue evacuation advisories. Nottinghamshire County Council has
Back when he was a student, Andrew Hopkins conceived an idea that would transform the development of life-saving medications. Today, as a professor 16 years later, he has established a
Twenty years since she made history as the first Black Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Valerie Amos reflects with pride on the positive changes in Britain. During Black History Month,
In a London borough, drivers who appealed against penalty notices achieved success in every case for over a year, as discovered by the BBC. From July 2022 to September this year,
Amid the fury of Storm Babet, a North Sea drilling platform, the Stena Spey, has encountered a significant challenge as it lost four of its eight anchors. The severe weather conditions were
Residents in Lincolnshire have shared their anguish as more than 150 homes have been inundated by the relentless deluge brought on by Storm Babet. The Environment Agency (EA) reported
Drug gangs across the UK were targeted in a national police operation last week, leading to 250 county lines being taken down and 1,613 arrests.