Culture
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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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Prince Charles voiced his joy Tuesday (April 24) at the arrival of his third grandchild, as Britain waited to discover what Prince William and his wife Kate will call their new baby son.
Kate, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, the couple's third child who is fifth in line to the British throne.
Kenya's Mary Keitany will look to achieve a "lifetime goal" when she tries to topple Paula Radcliffe as the quickest woman ever to run a marathon with a fourth victory in London on Sunday.
Half a century after emigrating to Britain, Anthony Bryan decided it was time to go abroad. But the decision set off a bureaucratic nightmare that saw him lose his job, detained twice and
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday personally apologised to Caribbean leaders after her government threatened to deport people who emigrated to Britain in the 1950s and 1960s.
British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet Commonwealth leaders this week following outrage that people who moved to Britain from the Caribbean in the 1950s and 1960s now risk
Agence France-Presse photographer Ronaldo Schemidt won the prestigious 2018 World Press Photo of the Year Award on Thursday (April 12) with a fiery image of a masked Venezuelan
Fox said it was cooperating with EU officials after an unannounced search of the US media company's London offices, one of several raids on media outlets by the bloc on Tuesday
A former drug dealer working for an anti-gang charity, Abdi has found himself on the frontline of a battle against London knife crime -- with two recent stab wounds to prove it.
From baggage carousels to airline signs and security scanners, the contents of a Heathrow airport terminal undergoing an upgrade will be auctioned off this month, the sale organisers said