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Dover's beacon lighters struggle against strong breeze

Two men tasked with lighting the Dover Town Beacon to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, struggled against breezy conditions on Thursday night, June 2. Around 3,500 beacons were being lit up across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries.

03/06/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to miss Jubilee service amid 'discomfort'

Buckingham Palace announced late Thursday that the queen would not attend a thanksgiving church service Friday, after experiencing “some discomfort” at events on Thursday.

03/06/2022

The Cube

Misleading posts claim the Queen's Jubilee cost taxpayers £1 billion

Hundreds of Twitter users have expressed anger that Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign celebration will supposedly cost over £38,000 for each UK household. But is this correct?

02/06/2022

United Kingdom

In photos: Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne. Follow the events with this selection of pictures.

02/06/2022

United Kingdom

Celebrations under way as Queen marks 70 years on the British throne

Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to Euronews about what will be expected during the four-day holiday.

02/06/2022

Creators

Meet the artist protecting marine life with underwater sculptures

After witnessing the destruction of coral reefs by a hurricane, Jason deCaires Taylor decided to dedicate his sculpting skills to saving marine life.

02/06/2022

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee: Inside the home of a superfan

Days ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne on Thursday, 78-year-old pensioner Margaret Tyler shows off her collection of royal family memorabilia that fills the ground floor of her house in northwestern suburb Wembley.

02/06/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee: Why this weekend's festivities matter to the UK

Celebrations marking Elizabeth Windsor's 70th year on the throne get under way today after a pivotal - and singularly difficult - two years for Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

02/06/2022

Nature

Regenesis: George Monbiot busts damaging farming myths in his new book

Farming is the greatest cause of environmental destruction, but we have the tools to regenerate, writes Monbiot, in his blistering new book.

02/06/2022

Europe News

'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight

The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14.

01/06/2022

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Royal family's biggest fan gets ready for jubilee

It takes agility to get past the thousands of commemorative pictures and tea cups piled up in the London home of Margaret Tyler, one of the UK's biggest collectors of royal memorabilia.

01/06/2022

Conscious Travel

This iconic London experience has had an eco makeover

There are now 5,000 electric black cabs in London to help you explore without it costing the earth.

01/06/2022

United Kingdom

'We feel unwelcome': Italian man faces deportation from UK

Dante Bulanti faces deportation from the UK because he missed the EU settlement scheme deadline -- despite still receiving treatment for a COVID-19-related illness.

31/05/2022

Art

Can art change how we think about the climate crisis?

London Barbican exhibition Our Time on Earth: Can art change how we think about the climate crisis?

31/05/2022

Art

Platinum Jubilee to feature puppets of the 'Queen's favourites'

Members of the Coventry-based arts company Imagineer put the finishing touches to puppets and costumes which will feature in a procession during the Platinum Jubilee pageant, during a long weekend of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.

31/05/2022

Tech News

BT and Ericsson to build 5G private networks for businesses in the UK

The companies are teaming up to pitch super-fast 5G connectivity to places like factories, campuses and shopping centres.

31/05/2022

Europe

Five UK arguments for changing the Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK government intends to introduce a law to override the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the Brexit divorce deal painstakingly struck with the EU.

31/05/2022

Travel News

Watch this incredible footage of a jetpack-flying medic

This is the first time a Great North Air Ambulance paramedic has flown a jet suit up a mountain in the UK’s Lake District.

31/05/2022

Culture news

'Counting Dracula': Vampire gathering in England smashes world-record

A total of 1,369 people dressed as vampires gathered in the grounds of Whitby Abbey in England, to set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as the ghoulish character, breaking the previous record of 1,039 set in 2011.

30/05/2022

Culture news

Imperial measurements will bring back 'British culture', says MP

A Tory MP has said the UK will adopt imperial measures to bring back 'British culture and heritage.'

30/05/2022

Travel News

Could underwater tunnels finally link up the remote Scottish isles?

Inspired by the Faroe Islands, one British politician is keen to link up the Scottish islands through a series of tunnels - but is this a good idea?

30/05/2022

United Kingdom

UK launches visa scheme for 'elite' university graduates

The new 'high potential individual' visa category will let eligible applicants go to UK without a job offer.

30/05/2022

United Kingdom

Thousands of Unionists mark Northern Ireland's centenary in Belfast

The celebrations marking a hundred years since a 1921 agreement ended the Irish War of Independence and partitioned the island were held one year later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

29/05/2022

Culture news

How have the Queen's Jubilee celebrations changed through history?

From renaming mountains and beauty pageants to rock concerts and protests, how the UK commemorates its monarchy has changed a lot over the years.

28/05/2022

United Kingdom

World's first successful double hand transplant for scleroderma performed in UK

Five months on, the patient is hoping to get back to work after 13 years with the debilitating condition.

27/05/2022

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Record-breaking gathering of "vampires" in England

A total of 1,369 people dressed as vampires gather in the grounds of Whitby Abbey in England's North Yorkshire.

27/05/2022