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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... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More...

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Starting from April 1st, 2023, operating hours for kebab vans in Oxford will be restricted. The new policy states that food trucks cannot operate after 10:00 pm on weekdays and 10:30 pm on

After experiencing a particularly dry summer, reservoirs across England are beginning to fill up again thanks to the wettest March in over 40 years. According to data up to March 30, England
On March 30, the United Kingdom announced an increase in funding to protect Jewish institutions such as synagogues and Jewish schools. The funding will increase by 7.1% for 2023-24, rising

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has denied that Brexit is to blame for the 14-hour queues at the Port of Dover over the Easter weekend, insisting that gridlock will not be a regular
The UK government is set to announce plans that would hold water companies accountable for their role in polluting rivers and seasides. Environment Secretary, Therese Coffey, is expected to
Holidaymakers have expressed their anger and frustration over the agonizing 16-hour delays they experienced at the Port of Dover, with some describing the scene as "carnage" and school

Millions across England are encouraged to ‘Hop Around for £2’ this spring as the £2 bus fare cap is extended to 30 June.

The new City Visitor Charge will require visitors to pay an extra £1 per room per night on top of their accommodation cost. The additional revenue generated will be invested in large events,

According to recent data from Nationwide Building Society, UK house prices have experienced their biggest annual drop since 2009, with a decline of 3.1% over the past year. This drop was felt

Thousands of passengers are facing travel chaos after British Airways cancelled more than 300 flights, equivalent to 5% of its flight schedule, as security staff at Heathrow Airport walked out

