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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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A judge is expected to rule today on the future of the A5 dual carriageway project—an ambitious £1.2bn infrastructure scheme stretching 58 miles (94km) from Londonderry to Aughnacloy.
More than 7,000 energy-intensive UK businesses will see their electricity bills cut by up to 25% starting in 2027, under the government’s new 10-year Industrial Strategy.

London Councils has called on the government to ensure that planned reforms to local authority funding accurately reflect the capital’s high levels of deprivation and the rising costs of
Seven Iranian men have been charged with grievous bodily harm following a violent altercation outside the Iranian embassy in Knightsbridge, west London, according to the
New taskforce and £54 million fund to bring top researchers and innovators to the UK

The Metropolitan Police Service is increasing its presence at major music events across London this summer, aiming to enhance the safety of women and girls as the city sees a surge in

Oxfordshire County Council’s proposal to introduce a £5 daily congestion charge in central Oxford has ignited fierce debate among residents, businesses, and local leaders. Approved for public

A shisha lounge in Kingsbury, North London, has been allowed to keep its operating licence following a fatal stabbing outside the venue on May 18, 2025. The incident, which claimed the life of

On June 19, 2025, the Metropolitan Police announced that a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex watch may be linked to the murder of 69-year-old Jennifer Abbott, also known professionally as

Oxford City Council has encountered significant hurdles in managing housing complaints over the past year, as outlined in a recent report discussed at a cabinet meeting on June 18, 2025.

