Culture
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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... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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Travelers passing through Heathrow Airport can breathe a sigh of relief as security workers have called off 31 days of planned strikes for this summer. Over 2,000 staff members have accepted
British ticket holder claims life-changing £55m EuroMillions jackpot, surpassing Harry Kane's wealth
A fortunate individual has won £55,013,819 in the recent EuroMillions draw, making them richer than Harry Kane, as stated by the Sunday Times Rich List. Camelot UK has confirmed the
Junior doctors in England have announced their intention to hold a five-day strike in July, marking their longest walkout yet, as a protest against pay disparities. The strike will commence at
Heathrow airport security staff have called off their planned strikes after voting to accept a pay offer. Approximately 2,000 members of the Unite union had intended to strike on 29 separate
Details of the illegal veterinary medicine seized by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs NI (DAERA).
A cohort of personnel on the 44-week Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) have been researching how Strategic Command can continue to drive integration.
With temperatures climbing, the Environment Agency is asking the public to help protect our rivers and watercourses this summer by reporting sightings of fish in distress and algal blooms.
Approximately 14,000 individuals were denied the right to vote at the local elections in May due to lacking the required ID, according to the official elections watchdog. The Electoral
Official figures released on Friday indicate that British retail sales experienced an unexpected rise in May compared to April, suggesting that most consumers were managing to navigate the
NHS staff will be given the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology to diagnose and treat patients more quickly thanks to a new £21 million fund announced by the Health and Social Care