Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More...
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Four members of a London-based drug trafficking gang have been sentenced to a combined total of 47 years in prison after smuggling and distributing nearly half a ton of cocaine, with an
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a landmark 'reset' deal with the European Union, aimed at turning the page on years of Brexit-related divisions. Hosting European Commission
North Wales is set to benefit from a major boost in employment and manufacturing as Knauf Insulation announces a £170 million investment in a new cutting-edge production facility in
The average asking price for a UK home has climbed to a new all-time high of £379,517 in May, according to property website Rightmove. This represents a monthly increase of £2,335, or
British tourists could soon use EU passport gates once again as part of a new Brexit reset deal being negotiated by Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
British police have made a second arrest in their investigation into a series of arson attacks targeting properties connected to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in North London. The arrest comes
UK authorities have charged three Iranian men with espionage on behalf of Iran’s intelligence services, following a sweeping investigation described by police as “very complex and
King Charles has seen a major boost in his personal fortune, surpassing his late mother Queen Elizabeth II by £270 million and matching the wealth of Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty.
The hunt for the mother of three abandoned newborns in East London has intensified, with police focusing on 400 homes in East Ham and Plaistow, as reported by the Daily Mail at 15:35 CEST
In a peculiar disruption to London’s transport network, the Mildmay line faced a suspension this morning due to an animal on the tracks, as reported by The Evening Standard at 10:25 CEST on