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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A staggering number of 686 migrants arrived in the UK yesterday, marking the highest daily total in over seven months. The figure brings the total number of illegal Channel crossings by small
Murals of popular cartoon characters that were meant to welcome child asylum seekers to a reception center in Dover have been painted over under the instruction of immigration minister
During a conversation with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his hopes for the prompt ratification of Sweden's accession to NATO,
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (Friday 7 July) initiated a scope review regarding countervailing measures on continuous filament glass fibre products imported to the UK from
"Dangerous" muscle-building drugs, known as SARMS, are being illegally sold in shops across the UK, according to a BBC investigation.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has provided intensive training on operating specialized fire engines to nine Ukrainian military firefighters at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire.
Travellers have recently set up camp on land owned by the University of Oxford. The Library Services site, situated in the Osney Mead Industrial Estate off Botley Road, has been occupied by
An estimated 50 migrants have arrived in Dover this morning, brought to the port by a Border Force cutter for processing. Despite promises of a crackdown on boat crossings by Home
Funding allocations for each of the 11 local authorities taking part in a £13.9 million trial that enables health workers to prescribe walking and cycling to patients have been published for the
Labour has secured an eight-point lead over the Conservatives in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Boris Johnson's former constituency, according to an exclusive poll by JL Partners.