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Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
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...

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Nigel Farage’s proposal to lure wealthy individuals back to the UK with a one-off tax deal could cost the country £34 billion annually, warns leading tax expert Dan Neidle.

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

