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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An investigation by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has resulted in the prosecution of Sukhwinder Singh Kang, who has received an 18-month suspended prison
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced plans to hire 11,000 additional workers to manage the busy Christmas period. The popular British retailer is looking to bring on board new customer
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an additional £875,000 investment to support grassroots efforts aimed at tackling hate, intolerance, and extremism in the capital.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face a significant challenge this month as he meets with international investors in a bid to boost economic growth and reverse the perception of
Princess Beatrice of Britain is expecting her second child, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday. The 36-year-old royal and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are “very pleased to
The British pound weakened against the strengthening U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following data that confirmed a slowdown in UK manufacturing activity in September.
Prices in British shops fell at their fastest rate in over three years this September, according to a report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) released on Tuesday.
Formally launched today, NESO (National Energy System Operator) is an independent public corporation tasked with ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy for all of Great Britain.
Companies House has introduced a new regime aimed at improving compliance and supporting its core objectives of enhancing the accuracy of the UK company register and cracking down
British real estate portal Rightmove has turned down an enhanced $8.29 billion takeover offer from Rupert Murdoch's Australian property firm, REA Group. Despite this being the fourth