Culture
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National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
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...
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Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party has surged to the top of the latest opinion poll, overtaking the ruling Labour Party for the first time.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled a new £5.4 million initiative to ensure vulnerable adults across London receive timely support when in contact with the police. The first-ever citywide scheme will
Thames Water is set to appear in a London high court this week, seeking approval for up to £3bn in emergency funding to avoid running out of cash by March. The court’s ruling could
The Princess of Wales has made a heartfelt appeal for society to place greater emphasis on both physical and mental well-being, advocating for more compassion and emotional resilience.
Britain's $333 billion investment trust sector braces for more votes amid activist investor campaign
U.S. activist investor Boaz Weinstein may have faced an initial setback in his bid to shake up Britain's $333 billion (£269 billion) investment trust industry, but the fight is far from over.
London City Airport (LCY) has submitted an application to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow operations of the Airbus A320neo at the airport.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London on Saturday in support of far-right activist Tommy Robinson, demanding his release from prison. Meanwhile, a large counter-protest
Barclays customers continue to experience disruptions with payments and transfers for a second consecutive day following a major IT outage. The technical problems, which began on Friday,
A new YouGov poll has found that just 8% of Britons believe Brexit has positively impacted their lives, with many Leave voters expressing dissatisfaction, particularly regarding
The United Kingdom is set to enforce the delayed third phase of its post-Brexit border regulations on Friday, nearly four years after exiting the European Union's single market and nine years