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Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
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...
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London's skyline is set to be dotted with dozens of hot air balloons for the first time since 2020. The Lord Mayor's Hot Air Balloon Regatta is set to make a comeback in the capital city after
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced plans for a new memorial in the capital to honour the victims of the transatlantic slave trade and recognise London’s role in the trade
The Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF), Tim Reid, today meets with the Albanian Prime Minster, Edi Rama and Finance Minister, Delina Ibrahimaj, to cement their £4 billion ambition
Official estimates show that more than a million people in England and Wales were victims of sexual offences in the year to March 2022. The figures, obtained from the Crime Survey of
Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, has released his tax return for 2021/22, revealing earnings of over £210,000. Starmer's income falls within the top 1% of earners in the UK.
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday to discuss the joint efforts of both countries in tackling illegal migration and protecting their
King Charles expressed his determination to visit Ukraine again, "before he gets too old", during his visit to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development headquarters in London.
Official figures from the UK Department for Work and Pensions show that at least 2.1 million people, or 3% of families, used a food bank in the year to March 2022. This figure rises to 11% for
According to a recent study by MoneyNerd, London has been rated the top city for lawyers in 2023, based on factors such as pay and work-life balance. The study analyzed 25 cities, taking into