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Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
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...

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Migrants have returned to the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge located in Portland, Dorset, amid protests at the port gates. A coach carrying the migrants arrived at the Bibby Stockholm
In a case that has sparked outrage, a 13-year-old boy found himself surrounded by armed police after an officer mistook his water pistol for a genuine firearm. This incident occurred in

Dunelm Group, a British homewares retailer, announced a 9% increase in first-quarter sales. Despite a cost-of-living crisis, customers continued to invest in their homes by purchasing new

Storm Babet Targets the UK: Met Office Warns of Rare 'Danger to Life' Situation as 70mph Gale Force Winds and a Month's Worth of Rain Approach

More zero emission trucks are set to drive on UK roads thanks to a £200 million boost to decarbonise freight vehicles, drive innovation and create new jobs as part of a week of government

Storm Babet, the second named storm of the season, is set to hit the UK and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, causing potential flooding, power cuts, and travel disruptions.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Sir Mark Rowley, will today (Tuesday, 17th October) convene a landmark meeting with world-leading

The first farmers to sign up for the new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have this week received their first payment, Defra has confirmed (18 October).

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has, today, published the annual reports for its Product Safety Database (PSD) for 2021-22 and 2022-23.

The UK's largest food bank network issued a warning on Wednesday, stating that it anticipates facing its most challenging winter yet, with the number of individuals in need of support likely

