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England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title
England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title
England's Under-21 side pulled off a dramatic extra-time victory over Germany to retain their European Championship crown, sealing back-to-back titles for the first time
Read More... Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly
Read More... £32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
£32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of
Read More... Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.
Read More... Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Great Britain's men's gymnastics team has claimed gold at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany — their first team title at the event since 2022.
Read More... Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for
Read More... University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.
Read More... Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at
Read More... New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot
New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot
The TCS London Marathon has once again shattered records, with an unprecedented 1,133,813 people from the UK and around the world applying for a spot in the public ballot for the 2026
Read More... Liverpool fans' goal celebrations trigger earth tremors at Anfield
Liverpool fans' goal celebrations trigger earth tremors at Anfield
Liverpool fans shook the ground—literally—during the club’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on 27 April, which secured their 20th top-flight title. Scientists from the
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Westminster primary schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Five primary schools in Westminster will be merged into two due to declining student numbers and financial pressures.Read More... -
New scholarship to highlight Jewish medical contributions in Wales
A new academic opportunity is being launched to uncover the rich history of Jewish healthcare professionals in Wales, from the 18th century to the present day.Read More... -
Dundee University to receive additional £40m to tackle financial crisis
The University of Dundee is set to receive an extra £40 million in government funding as it grapples with a significant financial crisis, including a £35 million deficit and the loss of aroundRead More... -
Oxford University tops UK rankings in 10 subjects
The University of Oxford has once again cemented its status as a global academic leader, being named the best in the UK for 10 subjects in the newly released 2026 Complete University GuideRead More... -
Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer with £750 million investment
Scotland is set to become home to the UK’s most advanced supercomputer, thanks to a £750 million investment confirmed by the Chancellor during the latest Spending Review.Read More... -
UK secondary schools invited to join ‘Taskmaster Club 100’
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has teamed up with Taskmaster Education to launch Taskmaster Club 100—an exciting new initiative offering UK secondary schools a chance to boostRead More... -
School faces backlash over prom ticket policy
A secondary school in Houghton-le-Spring is under fire from parents over what they call a "cruel" system of allocating prom tickets, which has left some students excluded fromRead More... -
Free school meals to reach 500,000 more children in England
Starting in September 2026, every child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals, regardless of how much their household earns.Read More... -
First schools install Great British Energy Solar panels, saving thousands
The first 11 schools in England have installed solar panels through the government-backed Great British Energy initiative, resulting in annual savings of £175,000.Read More... -
Londonderry primary school closes amid security alert
A primary school in Londonderry has been closed following a security alert in the city's Waterside area.Read More...
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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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Renting costs soar to decade high: 10.4% increase in past year, exceeding £2,000 per month in London
Renting in the UK has become significantly more expensive, with a 10.4% surge in costs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high. Data from Zoopla reveals that in some areas, monthly
The King has approved that The Right Reverend Dr Christopher Cocksworth be appointed to the Deanery of The King’s Free Chapel of St George, Windsor Castle.
According to a report by Lloyds Bank, food manufacturers in the UK experienced a decline in production costs for the first time since 2016. This decrease was driven by lower commodity and
Projects to help the UK lead the way on greener air travel and deliver on one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities to grow the economy, are to receive more than £200 million in funding,
As part of the delivery of one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities to grow the economy, additional support to help farmers access private investment to support nature recovery on their farms
The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson to Downing Street this afternoon.
The Government is taking powers to maintain Russian sanctions until compensation is paid to Ukraine and is introducing a route for frozen Russian assets to be donated for Ukrainian
The UK will today [Monday 19 June] radically simplify trading rules and cut tariffs on products from developing countries, saving UK businesses and consumers millions of pounds a year.
Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, has argued that boycott campaigns against Israel, such as the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)
The UK's main opposition Labour Party has unveiled its ambitious plans to cut energy bills, create jobs, and ensure a more secure electricity supply if it wins the next general election.