Culture
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French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More...
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London’s business trade body has this week launched a new programme to support black business ownership and black employees in the capital.
The Army’s Headquarters South West (HQSW) based in Tidworth Wiltshire, has been presented with the prestigious Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of its exceptional contribution in
London is back in lockdown again. All of the capital’s boroughs at the moment are at Tier 2, bringing the total number of people in England under enhanced lockdown measures to more than
A House of Lords’ subcommittee report published today said the UK’s lawyers, advertisers, architects and many others professionals are under risk of losing contracts after transition ends on
Radio personality Ian Dale ranked key players on the UK political scene. Dale said the list of the country’s 100 most influential politicians will be published in full in The Mace next week, but he
Experts Savills real estate agency stated this in a report. Average residential prices are expected to rise four per cent this year and 20.4 per cent over the next five years. Savills says that UK
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of the British capital, asks the government to save the homeless people in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of the British capital, called on the
Residential real estate price in Greater London has risen in the last 12 months despite the coronavirus outbreak creating new challenges for the buying and selling process. It is based on the
A Jewish charity decided to is launching a private prosecution against rapper Wiley for his anti-Semitic outbursts on social media after police said they had dropped an investigation as “he was
Aidan O'Brien says it is hard to quantify how huge a blow it is to have withdrawn his four runners from Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe due to contaminated feed.