
Culture
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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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Some working families in Oxfordshire are unable to afford basic toiletries despite holding full-time jobs, a local charity has revealed.

Thousands of new mothers and babies are set to benefit from expanded breastfeeding support services, as the government announces round-the-clock assistance through the National

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has revealed plans for a significant reform of the UK’s immigration and asylum appeals process, aiming to introduce a faster decision-making system by the
Millions of UK drivers will miss out on compensation after the Supreme Court sided with car finance companies, sparing them a potential £44bn bill over hidden commission payments.
The UK is set to be hit by Storm Floris early next week, with forecasters warning of "unseasonably strong winds" and "heavy rain" across parts of the country, according to the Met Office.

Bishop Cherry Vann has made history as the first woman and the first openly LGBTQ person to be elected Archbishop of Wales—and the first female archbishop in the United Kingdom.

A new chapter in the Heathrow Airport expansion saga has begun as billionaire hotel and property tycoon Surinder Arora revealed a £25 billion alternative proposal through his company, the
The UK Government is backing Ford’s shift to electric vehicle production with a massive £1 billion export guarantee, part of its broader “Plan for Change” to grow the economy and secure green

More than 25,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year, according to newly released figures from the Home Office.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, welcomed His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said of Oman to 10 Downing Street.

