Culture
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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... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia’s richest men, is facing the prospect of one of the world’s biggest-ever divorce payouts after his ex-wife won the right to sue him in England for a slice of his £16
Exciting news for the UK economy! Over £360 million in new UK-Saudi investments is set to create more than 180 jobs across both nations, including 97 in the UK, Business Secretary
New car sales in the UK slipped by around 2% in August compared to the same month last year, according to early figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Transport for London (TfL) has apologised after hundreds of passengers were left stuck inside a broken-down Jubilee line train for three hours during Monday evening’s rush hour.
A woman from Ashton has been ordered to pay almost £500 after household waste linked to her property was dumped next to a street bin on her own road.
Centrica has announced that two of the UK’s nuclear power stations—Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside—will keep generating electricity until March 2028, a year longer than
The UK government’s cost of borrowing has just hit its highest level since 1998, turning up the heat on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her first big Budget later this year.
New Green Party leader: Zack Polanski has won by a landslide, beating Adrian Ramsay & Ellie Chowns.
Security officers at the Palace of Westminster – the people who help keep Britain’s parliament safe – are planning to walk out this month in protest over pay and working conditions.
The UK government is backing 26 pioneering rail projects with £5 million in funding to make train travel safer, smoother, and more reliable for passengers.