Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
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...
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has made significant strides in England’s local elections, securing a dramatic by-election victory by just six votes—the narrowest margin in UK parliamentary
As Marks & Spencer grapples with the fallout of a significant cyber attack, others who’ve been through similar ordeals are offering insight into what it’s like to be targeted by hackers—and how
UK homebuyers significantly increased mortgage borrowing in March, rushing to take advantage of a tax break before it expired. According to Bank of England (BoE) data released Thursday,
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a multi-million pound international bribery investigation, conducting raids on five properties and arresting three individuals.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing a major test in the UK’s local elections this Wednesday, as his party attempts to capitalize on growing support and position itself as a serious
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under investigation by Parliament's standards commissioner concerning her entries in the Commons register of interests.
Families across the UK could soon have greater flexibility when upgrading their home heating systems, thanks to new government proposals aimed at boosting green energy and lowering
The UK government announced plans to bring cryptocurrencies under formal financial regulation, aligning more closely with the United States rather than the European Union. Finance Minister
The British pound held steady on Monday, poised to post its strongest monthly gain against the U.S. dollar since November 2023. The move reflects broad investor retreat from U.S. assets
BP reported a sharper-than-expected 48% fall in first-quarter net profit to $1.4 billion, driven by weaker gas trading and refining margins. The company also announced that its strategy and