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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... -
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...
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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
According to Rightmove, the UK's leading property website, home sellers are now being more pragmatic and are pricing their properties more realistically. The average price of newly-listed
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced proposals to invest a further £8.5m as part of his commitment to tackle violence in the capital and help raise standards in the Met
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has thanked the capital’s councils and housing associations for delivering another impressive increase in affordable homes starts, despite an unprecedented
- 92 operational CDCs have carried out an additional three million, tests, checks and scans across the country as the NHS works on the biggest ever catch-up programme
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced pioneering new rules to ensure that major new developments in the city help to clean up the capital’s air.
New scheme will make existing heat networks in England and Wales more energy efficient – reducing emissions and household bills
More than 200 businesses will receive support to lower their energy costs and cut carbon emissions, as part of the Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Business Climate Challenge to help firms tackle the