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Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
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...
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Daniel Korski, a potential candidate for London mayor from the Conservative Party, has firmly denied accusations of groping a woman during his time as an adviser in 10 Downing Street.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Faculty of Public Health in recognition of his leadership in addressing poor air quality. This prestigious award
Housing programmes delivered by Homes England resulted in 36,478 new houses starting on-site and 32,990 houses completed between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.
Airline passengers will be better protected when journeys go wrong under new proposals published by the government today (27 June 2023), strengthening the aviation sector and supporting
The online share of the grocery market in the UK experienced a decline in June as soaring temperatures enticed shoppers to visit physical stores for beverages and refreshments, according to
The one-off payment, issued by the Department for Work and Pensions, will help disabled people with the extra costs they face.
The UK’s best and brightest science and technology minds, including former astronaut Tim Peake and McLaren founder Ron Dennis, met today at the inaugural Department for Science,
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has faced criticism for utilizing the limited time remaining before the Scottish Parliament goes on a two-month summer holiday to discuss its plan for Scottish
Launch of Breathe Cities boosts London Climate Action Week with Bloomberg Philanthropies committing $30 million to turbocharge cities to reduce air pollution, cut carbon emissions, and
The Environment Agency has urged anglers to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon, which are expected to appear in UK waters this year.