Culture
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
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Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
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London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
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UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
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Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
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Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
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Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
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Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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A London court has sentenced a wealthy Nigerian politician, his wife, and a medical middleman for illegally trafficking a street trader from Lagos to Britain to harvest his kidney for a transplant
The recent local elections in England marked a significant loss for the Conservative party, who faced their first electoral test under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Labour claimed that the election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins, at Downing Street today ahead of His Majesty The King’s Coronation tomorrow.
The Medal acts as a thank you gift from the nation to commemorate the Coronation for the people who will make the historic service happen.
A new report by consultancy Portland Communications has revealed that despite the war in Ukraine and global sanctions, a record number of Russians appeared in London's Commercial Courts
Rising house prices and living costs are driving down birth rates in London, resulting in a 17% decrease in the number of babies born in the capital between 2012 and 2021, with 23,000 fewer
A proposed housing development on the outskirts of Oxford has raised concerns about the strain it may put on local resources. The scheme, which is due to be considered this month, involves
The local elections have commenced, marking the first major electoral test for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Conservative Party, which has faced a series of scandals, strikes, and economic
Heathrow Airport is currently dealing with a strike by security guards who are members of the Unite union. Talks broke down on Wednesday over a pay dispute, leading to the first in a series of
Oil giant Shell announced a profit of £7.6 billion ($10.4 billion) for Q1 2023, representing a 5.7% increase on the previous year and nearly £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) more than experts had