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£1.1bn British Library expansion moves forward
Plans for a £1.1bn extension of the British Library are officially moving ahead, with completion expected by 2032, the developer has confirmed.Read More... -
Waterstones to leave historic Oxford bookstore for new Queen Street location
Oxford’s iconic Waterstones bookstore is set to leave its historic home in William Baker House and relocate to a new premises in the city centre.Read More... -
Edvard Munch’s portraits take center stage in new London exhibition
A new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery is shining a light on Edvard Munch’s mastery of portraiture, revealing a deeper side to the artist best known for The Scream.Read More... -
This is London’s best bookshop, according to Time Out
Daunt Books in Marylebone takes the top spot, thanks to its stunning Edwardian interiors and exceptional book selection.Read More... -
King Charles shares the soundtrack of his life for Commonwealth Day
From the legendary reggae rhythms of Bob Marley to the chart-topping hits of Kylie Minogue and the soulful melodies of Raye, King Charles has unveiled a selection of songs that have shapedRead More... -
London Eye at 25: the landmark that almost never was
Had it not been for the determination of two visionary architects in the early 1990s, London’s skyline—and its iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks—would look very different today.Read More... -
Charli XCX dominates Brit Awards with 'Brat' album wins
British pop sensation Charli XCX made a bold statement at the Brit Awards on March 1, turning the annual ceremony into a celebration of her cultural movement, "brat summer."Read More... -
Prince William speaks Welsh in St David’s Day message
Prince William has shared his first-ever public message in Welsh to celebrate St David’s Day, marking the occasion with a heartfelt tribute to Wales, its culture, and its people.Read More... -
Artists release silent album to protest AI copyright law changes
"In the music of the future, will our voices go unheard?" asked Kate Bush in a statement.Read More... -
Historic royal service returns to Durham Cathedral after 50 years
For the first time in nearly half a century, the Royal Maundy service will be held at Durham Cathedral.Read More... -
King Charles awards first humanitarian medals
King Charles has officially presented the first recipients of the newly established Humanitarian Medal during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.Read More... -
London’s St Patrick’s Day Festival returns on Sunday, March 16
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced the highly anticipated return of the city’s iconic St Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade on Sunday, March 16. This vibrant celebration bringsRead More... -
Exploring London’s forgotten Cockney-Yiddish culture: a new podcast unveils lost voices and stories
A new podcast, launched today by Queen Mary University historians Professor Nadia Valman and Dr. Vivi Lachs, uncovers the unique and often-overlooked fusion of Cockney and YiddishRead More...
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"Dangerous" muscle-building drugs, known as SARMS, are being illegally sold in shops across the UK, according to a BBC investigation.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has provided intensive training on operating specialized fire engines to nine Ukrainian military firefighters at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire.
Travellers have recently set up camp on land owned by the University of Oxford. The Library Services site, situated in the Osney Mead Industrial Estate off Botley Road, has been occupied by
An estimated 50 migrants have arrived in Dover this morning, brought to the port by a Border Force cutter for processing. Despite promises of a crackdown on boat crossings by Home
Funding allocations for each of the 11 local authorities taking part in a £13.9 million trial that enables health workers to prescribe walking and cycling to patients have been published for the
Labour has secured an eight-point lead over the Conservatives in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Boris Johnson's former constituency, according to an exclusive poll by JL Partners.
According to Halifax, house prices in the UK have fallen at the fastest rate in 12 years, accompanied by a continuous rise in mortgage rates. The lender stated that the annual decline of 2.6%
The maritime sector given greater support to deliver innovative solutions and new technology in the race to decarbonise the industry and grow the economy, as government commits
A new universal login is making public services easier to access online for more than 1.5 million people, it has been revealed today (Saturday 24 June).
The London Tube is set to experience a week of strikes from July 23 to 28 due to an ongoing dispute concerning pensions, job cuts, and working conditions, announced the trade union RMT on