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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Britain’s housing market experienced its weakest month in over a year in February, as the momentum from a surge in buyers rushing to complete deals before a tax break deadline began to
Care providers in England must now prioritise hiring international care workers already in the country before seeking recruits from abroad under new rules set to take effect next month.
Thousands of London homes struggling with poor insulation and high energy bills are set to receive a major boost thanks to over £230m in funding secured by London Councils, social housing
Thousands of households in England are set to benefit from government-backed energy efficiency improvements, helping families cut energy bills and stay warm.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Britain’s benefits system as the "worst of all worlds," arguing that it discourages people from working and fails those who genuinely need support.
In a move set to ease tax filing requirements, around 300,000 people will no longer need to submit Self Assessment tax returns under new measures expected to be announced today.
UK homebuilder Persimmon posted a 10% rise in annual profit, surpassing market forecasts, as stronger sales and pricing bolstered earnings. The company struck an optimistic tone for 2025,
Britain's Domino's Pizza Group reported a nearly 4% increase in annual core profit on Tuesday, driven by higher orders fueled by discount promotions.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate investment conference, to champion London as a top destination for global investors. His mission: to
The UK government is moving forward with plans to allocate over £2.3 billion from the sale of Chelsea Football Club towards humanitarian aid in Ukraine.