Culture
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
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Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
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London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
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UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
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Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
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Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
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Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
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Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced funding of £126 million for up to 600 new affordable homes in London for refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine who have fled conflicts in their
Late on Friday night, South Wales was rocked by its strongest earthquake in five years. The magnitude 3.7 quake hit the region at 11.59 pm, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS),
The political judgement of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come under fire, after a planned meeting between European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and King Charles III was
The UK may be facing a shortage of apples and pears in the near future as British growers are planting only a third of the number of trees required to maintain orchards. Ali Capper, the head of
The Prince of Wales, William, has promised to take his children to a homeless charity, just as his mother, Diana, did with him and his brother Harry. During a visit to The Passage, a homeless
Sainsbury's, the second-largest supermarket chain in the UK, is conducting a three-month trial to offer a four-day work week to its employees. The trial includes head offices in Holborn,
His Excellency Charles Hay MVO, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, hosted a reception at his Residence today to welcome home the 2021/22 cohort of scholars. Apart from
According to a study by TomTom, London has officially been named the slowest city in the world to drive in, adding to its reputation for having the worst traffic and being one of the most
According to Rightmove, the UK's leading property website, home sellers are now being more pragmatic and are pricing their properties more realistically. The average price of newly-listed
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced proposals to invest a further £8.5m as part of his commitment to tackle violence in the capital and help raise standards in the Met