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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... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More...

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Woolacombe Bay in Devon has earned its reputation as one of the UK's most stunning beaches, captivating beachgoers with its golden sands, picturesque coastal setting,

In an escalating dispute with the government over pay, junior doctors and consultants in England are set to stage synchronized strikes this autumn. This marks the first time that both groups
The ‘back-to-basics’ approach will mean police forces across England and Wales are expected to take advantage of footage made available by CCTV, vehicle dashcams, phones and smart
Grant Shapps has assumed the role of defence secretary following the formal resignation of Ben Wallace. Last month, Wallace had announced his intention to step down
In response to mounting concerns over its functionality, the national executive (NEC) has initiated an investigation into the troubled Labour Party constituency branch in Leicester East.
Health experts are cautioning that the proposed ban on nitrous oxide could inadvertently discourage users from seeking medical assistance in hospitals, raising concerns over
Grant Shapps has been unveiled as the incoming defence secretary, taking over from Ben Wallace, who resigned after serving four years in the position.

Mr. Wallace's departure, which had been announced last month, was confirmed through an exchange of letters with the Prime Minister.
The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) has offered an apology after referring to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and several ministers as 'liars'.

Share Liverpool John Lennon Airport has emerged as the top-ranked UK airport, earning praise for its "first-class" experience from travelers. London City Airport secured second place, with

