Culture
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Hanukkah and Christmas align for the first time since 2005This year marks a rare calendar coincidence as the first night of Hanukkah aligns with Christmas Day, an overlap that has not occurred since 2005. Such intersections happen roughly five timesRead More...
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More...
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Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale MondayThe last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More...
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London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney traditionRick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More...
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Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UKTwo Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More...
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UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More...
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Wales advances with tourism tax proposalThis month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More...
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Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitorsBuckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More...
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Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s fundingPrince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More...
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Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5mThe cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More...
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London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's bestTwo of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More...
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UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art MuseumUniversity College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More...
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today unveil a bumper package of measures worth more than £544 million to kickstart London’s recovery from the coronavirus
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Michael R. Bloomberg are today announcing a joint investment in air quality monitoring worth almost £1.5m, to help ensure London’s recovery from the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is to recognise the service and sacrifice made by key workers during the Coronavirus pandemic by backing them to be first in the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new £225,000 programme to put creative industry freelancers at the heart of shaping new proposals to improve their working
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Transport for London (TfL) are today announcing that construction work will begin on four major new cycling infrastructure projects across the capital
SHORAD is made up of High Velocity and Lightweight Multi-role Missile systems that can intercept air threats including fast jets, attack helicopters and unmanned air systems in a matter of
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today urged the Prime Minister to ‘come clean’ about the allocation of the Government’s new £4.8bn levelling up fund, as new
Young adults supervised by the probation service will receive specialist drug and mental health support at a new £3 million centre to reduce reoffending.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today accused the Chancellor of delivering a Budget that ‘lacks an ambitious vision for building a better future for all who have suffered during the