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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... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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Life-saving emergency services will benefit from greener zero-emission vehicles, thanks to £77 million in new funding for projects developing clean transport
Dominic Johnson, the UK's Minister for Investment, made an official visit to Hong Kong this week, marking the first visit from a senior British official in five years. The visit comes amid
According to a British Retail Consortium (BRC) survey released on Tuesday, the growth of retail sales in April remained stable, but high inflation caused customers to
The government is planning to consult on expanding its targets to tackle sewage even further to cover all coasts, estuaries and marine protected sites, Defra has confirmed today (9 May 2023).
A barge owned by Liverpool-based company Bibby Marine has docked in Cornwall to undergo renovations to house 500 single adult male asylum seekers.
Presence of Russian vessels in Irish waters alarms Irish officials and raises concerns for EU and UK
Concerns have been raised by Irish officials and Britain's Royal Navy after multiple Russian ships were spotted in Irish waters. According to a report by Irish Public
A new survey conducted by police forces has revealed the top ten hotspots in the UK where the most drivers have been caught jumping through red lights, resulting in fines of nearly £500,000
According to a recent report by the Nature Friendly Farming Network Cymru (NFFN), farms in Wales could increase profitability by more than 40% by adopting
Arrests at King Charles’ coronation have been criticised by anti-monarchists as heavy-handed, with Republic group leader Graham Smith arguing that the arrests were pre-determined and
London was hit with a wave of crime over the bank holiday weekend, with two stabbings and a shooting taking place in various parts of the city. On Sunday, May 7th, a teenager was stabbed