Culture
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Little Portugal: three restaurants to experience in London's Portuguese communityThe Portuguese population in this area of South Lambeth boasts a variety of exceptional dining options.Read More...
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Guildhall Library celebrates 600th anniversary with exhibition honoring founder and London’s legendary figureSix centuries ago, the first library at Guildhall was established through a bequest from Richard Whittington, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, who was renowned as a shrewdRead More...
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Honiara: London Fashion Week show Blo Iumi returns bigger and better in 2024The British High Commission in Honiara hosted its second edition of the popular London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, featuringRead More...
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred KormisThe world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More...
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Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auctionA painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More...
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Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importanceThe upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More...
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's LaureateFormer Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More...
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Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export riskA temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More...
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National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' imageIn an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More...
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Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riotsAmid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More...
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Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveilingAnother of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on whatRead More...
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UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitorsSeveral museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More...
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has emphasized the need to intensify efforts to restore the power-sharing government central to the Good Friday Agreement, 25 years after its signing in
On Sunday, King Charles and senior members of the British royal family gathered at Windsor Castle for their traditional Easter service. This was the first such event
King Charles is in the final weeks of planning for his coronation, but his most trusted advisers are already sketching out the contours of his reign, dubbed the new
Based at RAF Marham, home of the UK Lightning Force, the investment sustains around 140 UK jobs – 130 directly at the Norfolk base, with around 10 more through
Police in Manchester have seized over £6 million worth of counterfeit goods from the city’s notorious ‘Counterfeit Street’ as part of a crackdown known as Operation Vulcan. The Greater
Grants totalling £775,000 will help councils roll out a range of projects to crack down on fly-tipping, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today (Saturday 8
ZSL London Zoo is celebrating Easter in style by providing its animal residents with some egg-stra special treats. The staff at the Regent's Park conservation centre have been "stepping into the
As Easter travellers endure long queues at the Port of Dover, the French interior ministry has hit back at claims that its border officials are to blame for the chaos.
London’s wealthiest tenants are paying an extra 1.4 per cent to rent prime areas in the city, according to estate agent Savills. The trend indicates a continued demand for luxury spaces in the
According to the Met Office, the UK is expected to experience sunny and warm weather during the upcoming Easter weekend. The rainy conditions that have been