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Football clubs should help cover £70m policing bill, says Met Police chief

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says football clubs should chip in for the £70 million it costs to police matches across the UK each year.

England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title

England's Under-21 side pulled off a dramatic extra-time victory over Germany to retain their European Championship crown, sealing back-to-back titles for the first time

Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth

Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly

£32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire

More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of

Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony

Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.

Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig

Great Britain's men's gymnastics team has claimed gold at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany — their first team title at the event since 2022.

Chelsea's Champions League ambitions

Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for

University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy

The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.

Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton

Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at

New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot

The TCS London Marathon has once again shattered records, with an unprecedented 1,133,813 people from the UK and around the world applying for a spot in the public ballot for the 2026

Education

Westminster primary schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Five primary schools in Westminster will be merged into two due to declining student numbers and financial pressures.
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New scholarship to highlight Jewish medical contributions in Wales
A new academic opportunity is being launched to uncover the rich history of Jewish healthcare professionals in Wales, from the 18th century to the present day.
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Dundee University to receive additional £40m to tackle financial crisis
The University of Dundee is set to receive an extra £40 million in government funding as it grapples with a significant financial crisis, including a £35 million deficit and the loss of around
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Oxford University tops UK rankings in 10 subjects
The University of Oxford has once again cemented its status as a global academic leader, being named the best in the UK for 10 subjects in the newly released 2026 Complete University Guide
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Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer with £750 million investment
Scotland is set to become home to the UK’s most advanced supercomputer, thanks to a £750 million investment confirmed by the Chancellor during the latest Spending Review.
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UK secondary schools invited to join ‘Taskmaster Club 100’
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has teamed up with Taskmaster Education to launch Taskmaster Club 100—an exciting new initiative offering UK secondary schools a chance to boost
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School faces backlash over prom ticket policy
A secondary school in Houghton-le-Spring is under fire from parents over what they call a "cruel" system of allocating prom tickets, which has left some students excluded from
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Free school meals to reach 500,000 more children in England
Starting in September 2026, every child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals, regardless of how much their household earns.
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First schools install Great British Energy Solar panels, saving thousands
The first 11 schools in England have installed solar panels through the government-backed Great British Energy initiative, resulting in annual savings of £175,000.
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Londonderry primary school closes amid security alert
A primary school in Londonderry has been closed following a security alert in the city's Waterside area.
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Culture

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.
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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 deepening
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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.
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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, Media
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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,
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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.
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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.
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End of the line: King Charles retires Britain's royal train
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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.
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£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.
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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.
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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 a
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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 of
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British Queen celebrates

28 local authorities across England will receive funds to help people in drug and alcohol treatment.

: Published: 03 February 2023

Passengers will be boarding the world’s first fully sized, self-driving bus service in Edinburgh from the Spring, after it was awarded a share of £81 million in joint UK government and industry

: Published: 01 February 2023

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched the biggest scrappage scheme ever – £110 million – to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities, sole traders

: Published: 31 January 2023

Contract requires developers to fix buildings and reimburse taxpayers, with an estimated £2bn expected to be committed to fund repairs.

: Published: 30 January 2023

Fibre broadband connectivity in London is now at 50 per cent in London up from 4 per cent in 2017 thanks to the Mayor’s policies and his work with boroughs and broadband providers.

: Published: 28 January 2023

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today set out proposals for £14.2million of new funding to raise standards, improve performance and rebuild the trust and confidence of all of London’s

: Published: 26 January 2023

Funding for 7 local highways authorities to develop and use new technologies to reduce emissions, improve regional connectivity and move to net-zero local roads.