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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... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More...

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The Repository, which is part of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and manages disposal of the UK’s low level radioactive waste, has started key work on the final capping of historic trenches

In a move aimed at enhancing the overall infrastructure, Victoria Bus Station and Terminus Place are scheduled to be closed for approximately six weeks starting Monday due to

In a devastating incident, five individuals have lost their lives in a house fire in Channel Close, Hounslow, West London. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday evening, prompting a swift response

In a bold move to reassert his authority, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched a significant reshuffle, resulting in the removal of Suella Braverman from her position as Home Secretary.
In a thrilling turn of events, a young boy in London has secured a gold Prime drink bottle valued at over £400,000 by successfully deciphering a challenging six-digit code.

A recent survey conducted by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) indicates that one-fifth of children have missed school due to fear of violence in the past year. The study, involving over 7,500

Local authorities across England will benefit from almost £267 million of government funding next year to improve drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services.

British lawmakers and members of the upper house of parliament have collectively urged the government to officially designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist

The UK is gearing up for the impact of Storm Debi, expecting gale force winds and heavy rainfall as the fourth named storm of the season approaches on Monday. Anticipated to hit northern

In the bustling metropolis of London, where innovation converges with tradition, a thriving tech ecosystem has emerged. This essay explores the top five development companies that stand out

