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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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London commuters faced yet another morning of widespread transport disruption as a 24-hour Tube strike came to an end. Transport for London's (TfL) website showed a good service running
The fate of a 120-year-old plane tree in Haringey, UK, has sparked a legal dispute involving the local council, residents, and insurance companies. The tree, situated on Oakfield Road, is at the
According to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), net migration is expected to 'settle' at 245,000 a year, which is an increase of 40,000 since November. The Treasury watchdog has
King Charles was warmly welcomed by members of the UK’s Sudanese community to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Darfur. The 74-year-old monarch received a
Environmental campaigners have criticised the UK government for undermining Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), calling it an “environmental travesty”. The charity City to Sea, which
Commuters in London are facing travel chaos as tube drivers and station staff began a 24-hour strike on Wednesday morning. Transport for London (TfL) advised passengers to check their
Oxford University was among the distinguished institutions and organisations that reaffirmed their loyalty to the monarch in a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace. King Charles followed a
The UK's former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has been invited to give evidence next week regarding whether he misled Parliament over alleged COVID-19 lockdown parties, a scandal dubbed
Lloyds Bank's CEO, Charlie Nunn, stated that British banks have not yet witnessed a "flight to quality" among customers who are apprehensive about the safety of their deposits following the
The UK's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7% in the three months leading up to January, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The employment