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West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium unite to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
West Ham United and London Stadium will mark Holocaust Memorial Day this evening by lighting up the stadium as part of the nationwide ‘Light the Darkness’ moment of remembrance
Read More... £85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
£85m grassroots sport funding boost to transform 1,000 community facilities across the UK
Nearly 1,000 projects benefit as government targets deprived communities, women and girls, and long-term public health
Read More... Marc Guehi brings calm and authority to Manchester City defence in impressive debut win
Marc Guehi brings calm and authority to Manchester City defence in impressive debut win
Marc Guehi’s first afternoon in a Manchester City shirt offered something that has been in short supply at the Etihad in recent weeks: calm.
Read More... Jarrod Bowen breaks West Ham Premier League record as captain leads Hammers past Sunderland
Jarrod Bowen breaks West Ham Premier League record as captain leads Hammers past Sunderland
Jarrod Bowen etched his name deeper into West Ham United history on Saturday, producing a landmark performance that saw him become the club’s all-time leader for goal involvements in
Read More... Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Casemiro set to leave Manchester United as club confirms Summer exit
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to his spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Champions League roundup: Arsenal make history at Inter, Spurs shine at home as Man City stunned in Norway
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur gave English football plenty to celebrate on a dramatic Champions League night, while Manchester City endured a sobering defeat north of the Arctic Circle.
Read More... Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal stumble but extend Premier League lead as Carrick sparks Manchester United derby revival
Arsenal may have been left frustrated on the road, but the bigger picture still looks rosy for Mikel Arteta’s side. A goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday was enough to send the
Read More... Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
Mayor and NBA pledge £2m boost for basketball as London prepares for NBA London Game 2026
London’s basketball scene is set for a major uplift as Mayor Sadiq Khan and the NBA unveil a near £2 million investment aimed at improving facilities, developing coaches and creating new
Read More... UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport targets record-breaking medal haul at Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games
UK Sport has unveiled its medal ambitions for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, outlining cautious but growing confidence in the strength and depth of British
Read More... England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England golf enjoys record-breaking 2025 as participation, handicaps and digital pathways hit all-time highs
England Golf has hailed 2025 as one of the most successful years in the organisation’s history, with participation levels, score submissions and digital engagement all reaching unprecedented
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From Australia to Europe, governments crack down on Children’s social media use
Governments around the world are moving to tighten controls on children’s access to social media, as concerns grow over online safety, mental health, and excessive screen time.Read More... -
UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme 2026: how young people can live, work and travel abroad
The UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) continues to open doors in 2026, giving young people from both countries the chance to live, work and immerse themselves in a new culture forRead More... -
Richmond schools champion children’s health as London Healthy Schools Programme expands across the borough
Schools across Richmond upon Thames are reshaping the health and wellbeing of young people, with more than 20 schools now formally recognised through the London Healthy SchoolsRead More... -
Oxford appoints Professor Wim Decock as New Regius Professor of Civil Law
The King has formally approved the appointment of Professor Wim Decock as Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious legal chairs in the UnitedRead More... -
How UK safety scientists prevented a major tumble dryer fire risk in 103,000 homes
UK homes are safer today thanks to behind-the-scenes scientific work carried out by government experts to tackle a serious fire risk linked to household appliances.Read More... -
500 Lancashire students gain cutting-edge cyber and digital defence skills through MOD bursary scheme
More than 500 students across Lancashire are now developing cutting-edge digital and cyber defence skills thanks to a Ministry of Defence–funded bursary scheme designed to strengthenRead More... -
UK targets £40bn education export boom by 2030 under new International Strategy
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping new International Education Strategy aimed at turning British education into a £40 billion-a-year global export by the end of the decade,Read More... -
Why understanding consumer motivation, not moral messaging, is key to cutting ivory demand
Conservation campaigns aimed at stopping the illegal ivory trade could be far more effective if they focused less on moral condemnation and more on understanding why people buy ivory inRead More... -
Stopping weight-loss drugs triggers faster weight regain than ending diet and exercise, major Oxford review finds
People who stop taking weight-loss medications tend to regain weight quickly — and significantly faster than those who finish structured diet and exercise programmesRead More...
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King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
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...
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According to a British Retail Consortium (BRC) survey released on Tuesday, the growth of retail sales in April remained stable, but high inflation caused customers to
The government is planning to consult on expanding its targets to tackle sewage even further to cover all coasts, estuaries and marine protected sites, Defra has confirmed today (9 May 2023).
A barge owned by Liverpool-based company Bibby Marine has docked in Cornwall to undergo renovations to house 500 single adult male asylum seekers.
Presence of Russian vessels in Irish waters alarms Irish officials and raises concerns for EU and UK
Concerns have been raised by Irish officials and Britain's Royal Navy after multiple Russian ships were spotted in Irish waters. According to a report by Irish Public
A new survey conducted by police forces has revealed the top ten hotspots in the UK where the most drivers have been caught jumping through red lights, resulting in fines of nearly £500,000
According to a recent report by the Nature Friendly Farming Network Cymru (NFFN), farms in Wales could increase profitability by more than 40% by adopting
Arrests at King Charles’ coronation have been criticised by anti-monarchists as heavy-handed, with Republic group leader Graham Smith arguing that the arrests were pre-determined and
London was hit with a wave of crime over the bank holiday weekend, with two stabbings and a shooting taking place in various parts of the city. On Sunday, May 7th, a teenager was stabbed
Patients will be able to contact their general practice more easily and quickly - and find out exactly how their request will be handled on the day they call - as part of a major multi-million
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has smashed his council homebuilding target, with figures out today showing more than 23,000 new City Hall-funded council homes