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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... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday, retreating 0.2% after marking its strongest week in five on Friday. The mid-cap FTSE 250 also declined, shedding 0.3%.
Travel plans for thousands of passengers remain disrupted as flight restrictions continue at Gatwick Airport for a fourth consecutive day due to persistent fog.
Smokers who choose to quit on January 1 could gain back an entire day of their life by January 8, according to new research from University College London (UCL).
Britons are preparing for a wintry start to the new year, with temperatures expected to plummet to -2°C in some areas on New Year’s Eve and the potential for significant snowfall in parts
Big changes are set to reshape the UK property market in 2025, affecting millions of homeowners and renters nationwide. These reforms aim to improve fairness and security within the
People smugglers have capitalized on foggy conditions to continue facilitating small boat crossings across the English Channel. Despite the poor weather, migrants have been arriving in the UK,
Each year, approximately 330,000 tonnes of edible food never make it off farms, often going to waste or being used as animal feed. However, a new £15 million government initiative aims to
Travelers endured significant disruption today as a Eurostar train became stranded in the Channel Tunnel for two and a half hours, sparking frustration and distress among passengers.
A new £15 million government fund will support charities, food banks, and homeless shelters in repurposing surplus farm food to combat waste and hunger.
Membership of Reform UK has overtaken that of the Conservative Party, with Nigel Farage hailing the milestone as proof that his party is now the "real opposition."