
Culture
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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... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More...

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Cambridge is set to welcome a fleet of nine electric buses as part of an extended Universal bus route starting in October. This development comes as a result of an 8-year contract between the

Energy bills are set to increase by £73 per year in January, according to recent forecasts. From October, the average household is expected to pay around £1,923 annually until December,

A school catering to Birmingham's expelled students reportedly charged the city council nearly twice the fee per pupil compared to a nearby prestigious public school. This revelation comes

An EasyJet flight en route from Manchester to Tenerife was compelled to divert to Lanzarote due to the unruly behavior of eight passengers on board. Spanish air traffic controllers initiated this
In an exclusive revelation, an insider close to King Charles has hinted at the possibility of the monarch providing Prince Harry with a permanent residence in England, citing that it would be

King Charles III virtually operated an underwater vehicle during his recent visit to the Global Underwater Hub in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The British monarch, dressed in traditional tartan kilt,

One of the UK's most famous trees, the landmark at Sycamore Gap near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was deliberately felled recently. Experts believe that while new shoots may grow

Exports Minister Malcolm Offord has praised the UK’s ‘world-class’ exporters as new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released today (29 September) shows UK exports

West Midlands Telford's Princess Royal Hospital has ceased kitchen and restaurant operations following the discovery of potentially hazardous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

Alderman Michael Mainelli has today [29 September 2023] been elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London.

