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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London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has today announced new £3.9m investment in work to keep children and young people safe and supported online and into employment opportunities.
In a decision that marks the end of Covid-era licensing rules for pubs in England and Wales, the government has announced that the permission granted to serve takeaway drinks through
The High Court in London has recently ruled that the UK has been unlawfully accommodating unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in hotels on a "systematic and routine" basis for over a
Former Barclays director Robert Record has lost an employment lawsuit against the British bank, where he sought compensation of nearly £600,000 ($770,000) after being fired for sexual
New nature positive developments moved a step closer today with additional government support announced to enable the rollout of Biodiversity Net Gain.
In an open letter addressed to the Israeli government, more than 100 senior rabbis and communal leaders from Reform, Masorti, and Liberal synagogues across the UK have voiced their
The UK's car production experienced an 11.7% rise in the first half of 2023 as supply chain challenges continued to diminish, with June's output showing a growth of more than a quarter,
Food safety authorities in the UK have issued a warning to pregnant women and individuals with conditions like diabetes, cancer, and liver disease, advising them not to consume ready-to-eat
The Charity Commission has today announced it has closed its regulatory compliance case into the Jim Ratcliffe Foundation, concluding that the charity’s activities further its purposes and that
Actor Kevin Spacey reportedly celebrated at a private members club in London after being acquitted of sexually assaulting four men. Following a high-profile trial, the double Oscar winner was