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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On July 11, a key British mortgage rate reached a 15-year high, surpassing levels seen after last year's "mini-budget" crisis. The average two-year fixed residential mortgage rate reached
The Pound to Euro exchange rate climbed to 1.17, while the Pound to Dollar exchange rate reached a new 2023 high at 1.2899 following the release of the UK labor market report.
As the world passes the grim milestone of 500 days since Putin’s full-scale, illegal invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders will gather in Lithuania today (Tuesday) to put the alliance on the right path
The Chancellor will launch his 'Mansion House Reforms' this evening (Monday 10 July) which could increase pensions by over a £1,000 a year in retirement for an average earner who saves
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to Downing Street this morning.
Over 6,700 veterinary medicines destined for the USA seized by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
Oxford has been crowned the top city in the UK for exploring on foot, according to research conducted by Preply, an online language lesson provider. The study revealed that it takes
One of Britain's largest windmills, the Maud Foster Windmill, is now on the market for £650,000, a price lower than the average cost of a house in London. This over 200-year-old property is
EasyJet, the largest airline in the UK, has announced the cancellation of 2% of its summer flight schedule, affecting approximately 180,000 customers. The airline attributed the cancellations to
According to a survey published on Sunday by trade body Make UK and accountants BDO, British companies have expressed the most positive outlook for their trading prospects in 10 months.