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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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Diplomats in London Honor Ukraine and Celebrate Estonia's Independence Day with a Frigid Swim in Hyde Park.
A duck has been rescued from a train at Herne Hill Station in London after it was left behind by its owner. The plump bird, which was later named Jack by its rescuer, was discovered by a
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced funding of £126 million for up to 600 new affordable homes in London for refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine who have fled conflicts in their
Late on Friday night, South Wales was rocked by its strongest earthquake in five years. The magnitude 3.7 quake hit the region at 11.59 pm, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS),
The political judgement of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come under fire, after a planned meeting between European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and King Charles III was
The UK may be facing a shortage of apples and pears in the near future as British growers are planting only a third of the number of trees required to maintain orchards. Ali Capper, the head of
The Prince of Wales, William, has promised to take his children to a homeless charity, just as his mother, Diana, did with him and his brother Harry. During a visit to The Passage, a homeless
Sainsbury's, the second-largest supermarket chain in the UK, is conducting a three-month trial to offer a four-day work week to its employees. The trial includes head offices in Holborn,
His Excellency Charles Hay MVO, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, hosted a reception at his Residence today to welcome home the 2021/22 cohort of scholars. Apart from
According to a study by TomTom, London has officially been named the slowest city in the world to drive in, adding to its reputation for having the worst traffic and being one of the most