Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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For the first time since its founding in 1909, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman. Blaise Metreweli, a seasoned intelligence officer with over two decades of
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has indicated that the UK could support Israel in defending against Iranian missile threats, though she emphasized that the recent deployment of
Labour MP Ruth Jones has called for a complete ban on the import and sale of new fur products in the UK, reigniting debate around animal welfare and fashion ethics.
The UK government has formally urged Sainsbury’s and Morrisons to stop advertising heated tobacco products, stating such promotions breach existing laws.
The UK is sending more Royal Air Force jets to the Middle East as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to intensify, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
The UK government has announced a national inquiry into organised child sexual abuse, commonly referred to in the media as the "grooming gangs" scandal, after previously resisting such
Actor Gary Oldman and football icon David Beckham have been knighted in the latest King's Birthday Honours, a list that also recognises Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia
The winning numbers for the UK’s largest-ever EuroMillions jackpot have been announced.
Explosions were reported over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday night as air raid sirens sounded across Israel, following what Israeli military officials described as missile launches from Iran.
A 25-year-old former employee of the UK’s intelligence agency GCHQ has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for removing top secret information from a secure government