Culture
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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... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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The UK is expected to experience colder weather this week due to high pressure from the northwest, according to the Met Office. Despite some rain showers, the overall forecast is dry and
British utility Thames Water has announced plans to invest £1.6 billion ($1.92 billion) in the next two years to tackle pollution and reduce discharges into rivers. This comes after several UK
Analysts are forecasting a smaller contraction in output for the UK economy this year due to falling energy prices and better than anticipated business and consumer sentiment.
According to new forecasts from consultancy EY, London is set to drive the UK economy out of recession and emerge as the fastest-growing region in the country in the coming years.
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