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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... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More...

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According to the Met Office, today has provisionally become the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 32.6°C in Surrey. The ongoing September heatwave in the UK is on

Five former Metropolitan Police officers have confessed to sending racist messages on WhatsApp, following an investigation by BBC Newsnight. The individuals pleaded guilty at Westminster

British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.

In a recent report by Halifax, the United Kingdom's housing market experienced its sharpest annual decline in 14 years, with house prices plummeting by 4.6% by the end of August.
The United Kingdom has officially announced its intention to designate Russia's Wagner mercenary group as a prohibited terrorist organization, citing ongoing threats to global security, even

Last September marked a significant moment in Catherine's life when she was bestowed with a new title and a unique mission: to define her role as the new Princess of Wales. As the first

As the UK experiences an unexpected late-summer heatwave, temperatures are set to soar to 33C (91F) today, making it potentially the hottest day of the year so far. The official heatwave

A former advisor to Birmingham City Council, Max Caller, has expressed regret over the decision to host the Commonwealth Games, citing the city's ongoing financial difficulties. Caller argued

In a highly unusual incident described as a "one in 15 million" event, the UK's air traffic control system experienced a major disruption during the August bank holiday, affecting hundreds of

Asylum seekers could potentially return to the migrant barge, Bibby Stockholm, within a matter of weeks, according to the UK's immigration minister, Robert Jenrick.

