
Culture
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IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...

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A proposed housing development on the outskirts of Oxford has raised concerns about the strain it may put on local resources. The scheme, which is due to be considered this month, involves

The local elections have commenced, marking the first major electoral test for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Conservative Party, which has faced a series of scandals, strikes, and economic

Heathrow Airport is currently dealing with a strike by security guards who are members of the Unite union. Talks broke down on Wednesday over a pay dispute, leading to the first in a series of

Oil giant Shell announced a profit of £7.6 billion ($10.4 billion) for Q1 2023, representing a 5.7% increase on the previous year and nearly £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) more than experts had

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that British new car registrations have increased by over 10% in April 2023, marking the ninth consecutive monthly rise

On Wednesday, the Lotto winning numbers were 12, 28, 33, 37, 42, 49, with the bonus number 25. However, no player claimed the top prize, leading to Saturday's National Lottery Jackpot

According to a new price comparison tool released by the UK's statistics office on Wednesday, cucumbers, olive oil, and cheese topped Britain's inflation chart in March. The price of a cucumber

The Conservatives are preparing for a challenging week in the upcoming local elections, with some analysts predicting that the party could lose as many as 1,000 council seats. Prime Minister

In what is being touted as the largest security operation in British history, a record 11,500 police officers will be deployed to guard the Coronation of King Charles this weekend in London.

More than 7 million households across the UK will have been paid a £301 Cost of Living Payment by the end of today (3 May 2023).

