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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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Sellafield Ltd’s chief executive has officially opened the revitalised Frizington Youth and Community Centre in West Cumbria.
The Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land fund will focus on regenerating brownfield land and supporting the creation of new settlements.
Charlotte Owen, a 30-year-old former adviser to Boris Johnson, has been appointed to the House of Lords, making her the youngest peer in the chamber. She was among several allies of the
Amazon's pioneering "just walk out" grocery store, Amazon Fresh, located in Ealing Broadway, West London, has been permanently closed, marking the end of its two-year run. The store,
Charities and community organisations carrying out vital work to help vulnerable people are today invited to apply for a major government support package worth £76 million.
In a bid to address the housing shortage that has left many younger voters struggling with high rents and unable to afford their own homes, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to
The British government has taken swift action in response to the wildfires in Rhodes by deploying a rapid deployment team to aid British nationals on the island.
A new medal to recognise people who have responded selflessly during or after a major humanitarian crisis has been announced by the government today.
British housing minister Michael Gove issued a warning on Sunday, urging against turning the fight against climate change into a "religious crusade." This comes just days after the governing
Despite soaring inflation rates, British retail sales experienced a stronger-than-expected growth in June, buoyed by favorable weather conditions and a rebound in food sales following the