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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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Professional dog walkers will soon be required to pay an annual fee of £365 to operate on Banstead Commons, according to the Banstead Commons Conservators (BCC). The new licensing
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled the new Greener Schools pilot programme, an initiative aimed at reducing energy costs and carbon emissions in schools across the capital.
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), the Canadian owner of Birmingham, Bristol, and London City airports, is reportedly exploring a sale of its stakes in these UK airports as the aviation
The government has facilitated a £500 million train-building agreement, safeguarding the future of Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe manufacturing site and protecting hundreds of jobs in the
A British woman has been charged with stalking George Osborne, the former UK finance minister, and his wife, Thea Rogers, over the course of more than a year, court records reveal.
UK house prices climbed for the fifth consecutive month in November, setting a new record high of £298,083, according to Halifax (LLOY.L).
Britain’s leading employers’ group, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), has downgraded its economic growth projections for 2025, citing the impact of measures announced in the
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has received approval from the UK government to demolish and rebuild its flagship Marble Arch store in central London, bringing an end to a three-year
In 2023, Muhammad topped the list of baby boy names in England and Wales, with over 4,600 newborns registered with the name. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),
Activity in Britain’s construction industry saw an uptick in November, driven by robust demand in commercial and civil engineering projects. However, the growth was uneven, as residential