Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
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...
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Travellers heading to France through the Port of Dover on a popular summer morning are facing lengthy waits of up to two hours due to increased border checks by French guards.
Bristol's ambitious plan for a "livable neighbourhood" initiative, aimed at creating low-traffic residential streets to benefit pedestrians and cyclists, is encountering growing challenges.
The Government will this week set out how it’s delivering on its energy security strategy plans to grow the economy and create jobs across the United Kingdom.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is taking proactive steps to address the cost of living crisis by providing funding to seven startups. Launched as the Poverty Prevention Challenge in January,
Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis that has left many grappling with financial strain, Halifax is offering a lucrative deal for new customers. Those who switch to two of the qualifying current
According to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO), over half of all upheld housing complaints in England originate from London. The LGO investigates grievances related to
With just three days remaining, the clock is ticking for individuals to utilize standard non-barcoded stamps, as Monday marks the last day these stamps can be used to send mail. After this
According to recent government figures, England and Wales experienced the highest number of company insolvencies since 2009 in the second quarter of this year. During this three-month
The Prince of Wales has taken on a significant new role as the patron of The Fleming Centre, an initiative dedicated to addressing antimicrobial resistance. Kensington Palace announced this
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has rejected complaints from the Welsh government regarding funding. During a visit to Wrexham, Sunak stated that the UK government has