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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 remarkable response of the UK’s world class life sciences sector to COVID-19 will be used as a blueprint to accelerate the delivery of life-changing innovations to patients, as part of the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has warned that the cost of renting privately in the capital could increase by almost 20 per cent over the next five years, unless he is
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is offering Londoners a golden opportunity to watch the EURO 2020 final in the heart of central London at the Trafalgar Square Fan Zone - if they get their
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Met Police have today set out plans for the police, City Hall, local authorities and criminal justice partners to work more closely than ever
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a major new fund to give Londoners the skills they need to find employment as the capital emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a further £6 million of fresh investment in improving green spaces across London.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a £1m fund to support community groups and charities to lead the capital’s recovery from the pandemic.
With Wembley gearing up to host larger crowds from this week, Transport for London (TfL) is issuing travel advice for fans and Londoners to help them use the transport network around the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has worked with the Vaccines Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, the NHS and local leaders to unite Londoners today (Friday 25 June) in an urgent bid to boost the
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today launch England’s first ever hydrogen double decker buses, marking another major step towards making the bus fleet zero-emission and cleaning