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Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More... -
America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
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...
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The UK is bracing for heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures this weekend, with the Met Office issuing a three-day yellow snow warning across much of England, Wales, southern Scotland,
Home Office data released on New Year's Day reveals that 36,816 people crossed the English Channel in small boats during 2024, marking an increase from the previous year, though still fewer
Significant inland flooding is expected to affect parts of England on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Environment Agency to advise caution during New Year celebrations.
Recently released National Archives papers have revealed that Tony Blair’s government was cautioned about a potential surge in immigration from Eastern Europe following the European
New Year Honours: Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry, Sadiq Khan, and Keely Hodgkinson recognized in 2024
This year’s New Year Honours list celebrates over 1,200 individuals, including notable names from sports, entertainment, and public service. The list also acknowledges those who fought for
Victims offer £1.5 million reward for clues to capture thief
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