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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More...

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The Met Office has raised concerns by issuing an 'amber weather warning,' indicating potential threats to life due to heavy rain forecasts, expecting up to 10-15cm, possibly rising to 20cm.

In a historic moment, Catherine Bond and Jane Pearce, a couple deeply embedded in the parish as associate priests, were honored with prayers and blessings at St John the Baptist Church in

UK fishermen will benefit from continued access to Norwegian North Sea waters to fish for stocks such as cod, haddock and hake following the conclusion of annual fisheries negotiations,
Hundreds of individuals have crossed the English Channel in small boats, marking a significant influx on a day marred by tragedy, with one person losing their life and another sustaining serious
Alex Batty, a British teenager who had been missing for six years, has been located in France and is expected to return to the UK soon.
MP Scott Benton faces 35-day Commons suspension over standards breach, sparking by-election concerns

Scott Benton, an MP formerly affiliated with the Conservatives, faces a substantial suspension from Parliament, potentially lasting 35 days, due to what's described as a severe violation
Former Minister David Davis intervenes to halt attack near Parliament, preventing potential fatality

Former minister David Davis took action to stop an assault on a homeless person near Parliament, confirming his intervention during the Tuesday evening incident. The seasoned Tory

Complaints about car insurance and vehicle finance have surged by 75%, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), marking a substantial increase in grievances concerning

The government is prepared to introduce legislation to "safeguard" Northern Ireland's position in the UK's internal market, announced the prime minister.
The Met Office forecasts that the UK might narrowly miss experiencing a white Christmas this year. While snow is anticipated later in December and into the New Year, the odds of a snowy

