
Culture
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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... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More...

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The families affected by the actions of British nurse Lucy Letby expressed their quest for answers and the profound emotional turmoil they have endured after she was found

Transport for London (TfL) has made it clear that the vandalism targeted at ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) cameras will not deter the ongoing expansion of the scheme. This statement comes
The Scottish Government published their annual Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland report this week, which shows the difference between total revenue and total
Wilko has introduced a substantial sale today, presenting customers with discounts of up to 50% on a wide range of items, encompassing Christmas essentials, stationery, and toys.

Share Breaking News image Aslef, the union representing train drivers, has announced a fresh strike action. Train drivers from more than a dozen companies are set to go on strike on

A Qatari sheikh, whose son is leading a bid for Manchester United Football Club, is reportedly contemplating the sale of two luxury properties in London's most exclusive
Retail sales experienced a decline of 1.2% in July due to the dampening effect of wet weather on summer clothing sales and the impact of rising living costs on food shoppers.

The Met Office has issued a warning that more than half a month's worth of rain could fall across southern England on Friday, raising the risk of flooding.
New data reveals that more than 17,000 migrants have arrived in Britain this year after successfully crossing the English Channel. Yesterday alone, 444 individuals completed

The Government is encouraging councils in England to get pubs open earlier on Sunday ahead of the Lionesses historic World Cup final.

