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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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Campaigners have written an open letter urging Nottingham City Council to end its partnership with Ningbo, a city in China. The partnership was established in 2004, when the University of
In an announcement made over the weekend, the UK government has revealed that local authorities across the country will be eligible to apply for a free portrait photograph of His Majesty
According to a monthly survey conducted by market research company YouGov, the expectations for inflation in the UK have cooled down in March. This is a crucial indicator for the Bank of
According to the head of the National Education Union (NEU), teachers in England are expected to overwhelmingly reject the pay offer put forth by the government, and the union is planning
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defended the government's decision to send migrants who come to Britain illegally on a one-way ticket to Rwanda, despite facing scrutiny over a 2018
Starting from April 1st, 2023, operating hours for kebab vans in Oxford will be restricted. The new policy states that food trucks cannot operate after 10:00 pm on weekdays and 10:30 pm on
After experiencing a particularly dry summer, reservoirs across England are beginning to fill up again thanks to the wettest March in over 40 years. According to data up to March 30, England
On March 30, the United Kingdom announced an increase in funding to protect Jewish institutions such as synagogues and Jewish schools. The funding will increase by 7.1% for 2023-24, rising
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has denied that Brexit is to blame for the 14-hour queues at the Port of Dover over the Easter weekend, insisting that gridlock will not be a regular
The UK government is set to announce plans that would hold water companies accountable for their role in polluting rivers and seasides. Environment Secretary, Therese Coffey, is expected to