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Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
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...
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Britons who own shares or property can be considered "working people" as well, clarified Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office. This clarification follows Starmer's recent comments, which
Defence Secretary John Healey honored the dedication of thousands of service personnel and military veterans across the UK as he crafted a poppy wreath for Remembrance.
Google’s recent updates to Android are set to enhance security for billions of mobile users, with a suite of new anti-theft features aimed at deterring mobile phone theft. Among these is a Theft
London is spending an estimated £4 million each day on temporary accommodation for homeless residents, a new analysis reveals, sparking urgent appeals for support from the government in
On Friday, Barclays successfully reduced a shareholders' lawsuit from up to £560 million ($727 million) to less than half at London’s High Court. The case involves allegations that the bank
The global call for former colonial powers, including Britain, to provide reparations for slavery and its lasting impacts is gaining traction worldwide.
Next week, British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will unveil a transformative budget, marking a significant shift in economic strategy for the UK’s sixth-largest global economy under
The cost of housing asylum seekers in the UK has dramatically increased from £17,000 to £41,000 per person over the past four years, largely due to the growing reliance on expensive hotel
Martin Hibbert and his daughter, Eve, have successfully sued conspiracy theorist Richard Hall for harassment and data protection violations. This case marks the first legal action of its kind in
Google has introduced new Android security features aimed at reducing mobile phone theft, with a standout Theft Detection Lock that automatically locks a device if it is stolen and the thief