Culture
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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... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More...
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The migration crisis in the English Channel is worsening, according to Downing Street, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to intensify their
The British pound edged lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and looked ahead to two key economic events:
Poundland, the popular discount store chain, has announced plans to close 68 of its stores as part of a major turnaround strategy.
British Steel has landed a £500 million, five-year contract to supply railway tracks to Network Rail, a deal that provides vital support for the company’s operations in Scunthorpe and helps
Oxford Street, one of the UK’s most iconic and busiest shopping destinations, will soon be transformed into a traffic-free zone, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday.
Asking prices for homes in the UK have fallen at their fastest rate for the month of June in 14 years, according to new data from property website Rightmove.
Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have scrambled six times in as many days, intercepting 15 Russian military aircraft operating near NATO airspace. The jets are deployed under
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to pushing through major welfare reforms aimed at reducing the benefits bill, despite growing opposition from
For the first time since its founding in 1909, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman. Blaise Metreweli, a seasoned intelligence officer with over two decades of
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has indicated that the UK could support Israel in defending against Iranian missile threats, though she emphasized that the recent deployment of