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Culture news

Boat cruise along the Thames celebrates Black History

Any cruise along the Thames will take you past some of London's most famous landmarks, but this boat trip is different.

26/10/2021

Travel News

Why are fully-jabbed EU travellers having to self-isolate in the UK?

Despite recognising overseas vaccines, the UK is still making tourists isolate for 10 days through its tracing service.

26/10/2021

Culture news

Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London's Hyde Park

The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30.

26/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK reiterates demand to end ECJ role ahead of latest Brexit talks

"We cannot have the courts of one side settling disputes between us," UK Brexit Secretary David Frost said on Monday.

26/10/2021

Culture news

David Bowie makes a return to London in memorabilia pop-up shop

The Soho store was visited by eager fans at its opening this week, five years on from the musical genius' passing.

25/10/2021

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Temporary David Bowie pop-up store opens in London

A temporary David Bowie-themed pop-up store opens in London to commemorate 75 years since the visionary singer's birth upcoming on January 8th, 2022.

25/10/2021

Art

Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' artwork cooked up on Waters' kitchen table

Gerald Scarfe had worked as a political cartoonist for years before the band assigned him the task of designing the rock opera's cover and characters. He reveals the unconventional way it came about.

25/10/2021

United Kingdom

'UK letting us down': Zaghari-Ratcliffe husband in new hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe said Iran remains the “primary abuser” in Nazanin’s case, but the “UK is also letting us down".

25/10/2021

Green News

COP26 bans oil company sponsorship, documents reveal

An investigation has revealed documents excluding oil companies from sponsoring COP26 as they do not stack up to climate change promises.

24/10/2021

United Kingdom

Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return of COVID measures

Many scientists are urging the government to reintroduce some of the measures that it lifted three months ago.

22/10/2021

Culture news

Want to try somewhere new for dinner? Ask Attenborough...

Almost half of all Brits would let the famed natural historian sway them to a new restaurant choice - even more so than the Queen.

22/10/2021

Climate

Do you know as much about climate change as these kids do?

Kids in Glasgow, UK urged world leaders to 'do their best' at COP26 to halt climate change.

22/10/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II back in Windsor after hospital checks

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II returned to her home at Windsor Castle home on Thursday after spending a night in hospital for checks, Buckingham Palace said.

22/10/2021

Green News

Deadly tree disease highlights risks of monocultures

A disease never before found in European trees highlights the risk that monoculture forests present.

22/10/2021

Destinations

This digital trail lets you explore Scotland from your living room

Scotland has launched the world’s first digital UNESCO trail, giving travellers the chance to learn about and plan their next trip to the highlands.

21/10/2021

Travel News

Morocco bans all flights to UK, Germany and the Netherlands

In response to an increase in covid cases across the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, Morocco has banned until further notice.

21/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK police charge 25-year-old man with murder of Conservative MP

Ali Harbi Ali was arrested shortly after the attack on MP Sir David Amess last Friday as he was meeting constituents in the Essex town of Leigh-on-Sea.

21/10/2021

Design

Iconic London music venue Koko to reopen after devastating 2020 fire

The small theatre, situated on the south end of London's iconic Camden Market, has hosted the likes of Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and Madonna for intimate shows.

21/10/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson hails trade deal agreed between UK and New Zealand

Trade with New Zealand currently accounts for just 0.2 percent of the UK’s trade, but Britain hopes the new deal will help gain membership of the trans-Pacific trade partnership.

21/10/2021

Culture news

Broken records: UK streaming services face government heat

Streaming platforms in the UK such as Spotify and Apple Music could face tough times ahead as the government looks into investigating how they run.

20/10/2021

Art

Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal arrives in the UK in 8,000km journey

The Walk With Amal initiative encourages people living in Europe to follow the puppet's 8,000km journey to safety, representing millions of young refugees.

20/10/2021

The Exchange

COP26: Global business leaders want tangible concrete objectives to combat climate change

In partnership with Media City

The world’s largest businesses will meet with politicians and activists at the end of October in what’s being called a last chance to deal with the climate change crisis.

20/10/2021

Green News

Local activists in long battle to stop oil drilling on Isle of Wight

UK Oil and Gas Investments wanted to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight, their plans have just been refused.

20/10/2021

Stays

London’s new late night lounge is a sexy spot for cocktail lovers

We spent an evening in London’s new late night cocktail bar. Here’s our verdict.

20/10/2021

Food and Drink

Inside London's Theatre Royal: Bringing sticky, decadent afternoon tea

One of London's oldest theatres has launched a new afternoon tea menu taking inspiration from Regency-era dining - expect meaty pies and custard filled buns.

20/10/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels N Ireland trip

The palace said the 95-year-old monarch is “in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland."

20/10/2021