UK News
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Heathrow breaks record: over 8 million passengers in a single month
Heathrow Airport has just made aviation history. For the first time ever, more than 8 million passengers passed through the London hub in a single month, making it the first airport in EuropeRead More... -
Tube strike union boss calls for summit with mayor
The ongoing Tube strikes have thrown London into travel chaos this week, and now the union leading the action wants the mayor to step in personally.Read More... -
Oxford drivers face £5 congestion charge from November
Oxfordshire County Council has approved plans to bring in a temporary £5 daily congestion charge for drivers entering parts of Oxford. The scheme, agreed by the council’s cabinet earlierRead More... -
London Councils welcomes new Secretary of State Steve Reed
London Councils has welcomed the appointment of Steve Reed MP as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.Read More... -
London’s Tube strike chaos worsens as rain pours down
Londoners are facing yet another day of travel misery as the Tube strike drags into its third day—this time with the added headache of heavy rain.Read More...
Culture
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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... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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World News
On September 4, 2023, Poland's ruling party announced a significant annual investment of 5 billion zloty (€1.1 billion) to upgrade communist-era apartment complexes and their surrounding
In a ruling delivered on August 31, an administrative judge has determined that the Paris student housing agency overstepped its authority and violated the rights of students.
On Saturday, Tel Aviv witnessed a violent clash involving hundreds of Eritrean government supporters and opponents, resulting in dozens of injuries and multiple arrests, according to Israeli
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Minister for the Americas & the Caribbean, David Rutley MP, will arrive in Belize on 4 September 2023. This visit underlines the strong
In a notable development, Heinrich Himmler's former lakeside villa in Bavaria has undergone a significant transformation into a hotel and restaurant. The owner of the property envisions it as a
The Ukrainian defense minister accused of misappropriating state funds may soon be appointed as an ambassador to London. The resignation of Alexei Reznikov is expected to be considered
The Nobel Foundation has extended invitations to Russia, Belarus, and Iran for Stockholm's Nobel Prize banquet after they were excluded last year due to the Ukraine war and human rights
German inflation experienced a slight dip in August, as per official data released on Wednesday, although it remained three times higher than the target rate set by the
A significant number of individuals are seizing the opportunity to invest in the newly issued one-year bond by the Belgian government. The Federal Debt Agency announced
An FCDO spokesperson statement on Japan’s first discharge of treated water from the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear site.