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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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On March 2nd, 2023, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway visited the United Kingdom and met with the Prince and Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle. The focus of their
London City Airport experienced significant disruptions caused by fog for three days last month, leading to a number of cancellations that suppressed February growth. However, despite this
The London Stock Exchange Group has welcomed a thaw in relations between the UK and the European Union, following an agreement on disputes over Northern Ireland. LSEG does not
London Assembly members have urged Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, to consider reducing rent for women due to the gender pay gap. This comes after a report by City Hall's cross-party
A 138-year-old drinking fountain in London’s East End, built in memory of Leonard Montefiore, a Jewish philanthropist and advocate of women’s emancipation in Victorian England, has been
Last year, despite the energy crisis, the rising cost of living, a more stringent immigration system, and unpredictable weather, the UK welcomed a record-breaking number of people. According
Luciana Berger, a former MP who quit the UK's Labour Party in 2019 citing institutional antisemitism, has rejoined the party following an apology from current leader Sir Keir Starmer. Berger,
According to mortgage lender Nationwide, British house prices experienced the largest monthly drop in over a decade in the previous month. The data adds to signs of a slowdown in the
Government statistics have revealed that London has experienced the biggest rise in rough sleepers in England, with a 34% increase over a 12-month period. The report found that there were
According to a recent report by Kantar, food prices in the UK have hit an all-time high, with inflation rising to 17.1% in the four weeks leading up to 19 February 2023. This means that