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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Nigel Farage has announced that Reform UK would introduce major tax and benefit changes aimed at making it easier for people to have children, if the party came to power. In a speech in
Shop prices in the UK edged down slightly in May, though food inflation picked up pace, according to the latest survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC reported a 0.1%
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed changes to two major bus routes in central London, prompting concerns about longer journeys and reduced direct connections for passengers.
KFC, owned by Yum Brands, has announced plans to invest £1.49 billion ($2 billion) in the UK and Ireland over the next five years. The investment is expected to create more than 7,000 jobs
The UK government has announced a major £3 billion ($4 billion) investment in job training, aimed at equipping domestic workers with the skills needed to fill labour shortages and lessen the
A day meant for celebration turned tragic in Liverpool as a car collided with a crowd of fans during the club’s Premier League trophy parade on Monday evening.
A devastating house fire in the Stonebridge area of Brent, north-west London, has claimed the lives of a mother and her three children, leaving the local community in mourning. The blaze,
On May 26, 2025, London’s iconic Underground network experienced significant disruptions, affecting multiple lines and frustrating commuters across the capital. Reports from sources like
In the early hours of May 26, 2025, a devastating fire tore through a luxurious residence on one of London’s most exclusive streets, known colloquially as "Millionaires’ Row." The blaze, which
The UK has deployed hundreds of military personnel to Finland as part of a major NATO exercise, reinforcing the Alliance’s strength and readiness on its eastern front.