
Culture
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Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
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...

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The scrapped Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 will provide a £150 million boost to bus services in various regions of England, according to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

Buses are the most popular form of public transport in our country. They are an essential part of our national transport system, in both urban and rural areas, playing a vital part in levelling up.

On Monday, Britain's FTSE 100 experienced a two-month low due to a downturn in mining stocks, primarily driven by falling metal prices. Additionally, Vistry Group's lowered annual profit

Ahead of the second reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill today (Monday 23rd October), the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that the Government’s delay in banning Section

Police have taken a man into custody regarding a destructive car fire that occurred at Luton Airport. This substantial blaze engulfed approximately 1,500 vehicles, rendering them beyond repair.

In a recent incident, a 12-year-old boy endured life-altering injuries following a dog attack, as confirmed by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to interrogate Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley about the police's handling of incidents during a pro-Palestinian protest.
A national helpline assisting victims of modern slavery has reported a significant increase in calls from foreign workers who arrived in the UK to address staffing shortages in the care sector.

In the wake of Storm Babet, residents in a Nottinghamshire town are grappling with severe flooding, prompting authorities to issue evacuation advisories. Nottinghamshire County Council has
Back when he was a student, Andrew Hopkins conceived an idea that would transform the development of life-saving medications. Today, as a professor 16 years later, he has established a

