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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's Laureate
Former 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... -
Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export risk
A 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... -
National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' image
In 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... -
Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riots
Amid 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... -
Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveiling
Another 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... -
UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitors
Several museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More... -
Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in major restructuring effort
Cineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world'sRead More... -
Unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, to be auctioned
Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, are set to be auctioned this weekend, offering a rare glimpse into her personal correspondence withRead More... -
JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More...
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced funding of £126 million for up to 600 new affordable homes in London for refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine who have fled conflicts in their
Late on Friday night, South Wales was rocked by its strongest earthquake in five years. The magnitude 3.7 quake hit the region at 11.59 pm, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS),
The political judgement of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come under fire, after a planned meeting between European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and King Charles III was
The UK may be facing a shortage of apples and pears in the near future as British growers are planting only a third of the number of trees required to maintain orchards. Ali Capper, the head of
The Prince of Wales, William, has promised to take his children to a homeless charity, just as his mother, Diana, did with him and his brother Harry. During a visit to The Passage, a homeless
Sainsbury's, the second-largest supermarket chain in the UK, is conducting a three-month trial to offer a four-day work week to its employees. The trial includes head offices in Holborn,
His Excellency Charles Hay MVO, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, hosted a reception at his Residence today to welcome home the 2021/22 cohort of scholars. Apart from
According to a study by TomTom, London has officially been named the slowest city in the world to drive in, adding to its reputation for having the worst traffic and being one of the most
According to Rightmove, the UK's leading property website, home sellers are now being more pragmatic and are pricing their properties more realistically. The average price of newly-listed
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced proposals to invest a further £8.5m as part of his commitment to tackle violence in the capital and help raise standards in the Met