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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Police in Manchester have seized over £6 million worth of counterfeit goods from the city’s notorious ‘Counterfeit Street’ as part of a crackdown known as Operation Vulcan. The Greater
Grants totalling £775,000 will help councils roll out a range of projects to crack down on fly-tipping, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today (Saturday 8
ZSL London Zoo is celebrating Easter in style by providing its animal residents with some egg-stra special treats. The staff at the Regent's Park conservation centre have been "stepping into the
As Easter travellers endure long queues at the Port of Dover, the French interior ministry has hit back at claims that its border officials are to blame for the chaos.
London’s wealthiest tenants are paying an extra 1.4 per cent to rent prime areas in the city, according to estate agent Savills. The trend indicates a continued demand for luxury spaces in the
According to the Met Office, the UK is expected to experience sunny and warm weather during the upcoming Easter weekend. The rainy conditions that have been
Laurie Magnus, the independent ethics adviser to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, released a report on Thursday stating that he found no clear evidence to support
On Thursday, Britain's vaccine advisers, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), announced that children aged six months to four years with
French anti-government protests have caused chaos for British travellers on the Easter weekend, dubbed "Black Thursday". Industrial action by air traffic controllers and ferry workers have led
Scott Benton, a Conservative Party lawmaker in the UK, has been suspended from his position pending an investigation after he was filmed by undercover reporters from The Times newspaper