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United Kingdom

UK MP resigns after admitting to watching pornography in parliament

The Conservative party MP admitted to watching pornography in the House of Commons in a "moment of madness".

30/04/2022

Nature

This hidden greenhouse grows plants for all of London's Royal Parks

Hidden in central London is one of the biggest glasshouses in the UK which grows enough plants to keep the city’s Royal Parks in bloom.

30/04/2022

Green News

Why did hundreds of swimmers dip in this historic reservoir?

Around 400 trespassers went for a dip in Kinder Reservoir in the UK’s Peak District, calling for better access to inland waters.

30/04/2022

United Kingdom

UK Conservative MP suspended amid Parliament pornography investigation

Colleagues have claimed that Neil Parish watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons.

29/04/2022

Culture news

How does a drama school fall apart overnight? The strange case of ALRA

ALRA staff and students woke on a Monday morning to find they were without a drama school. Mismanagement, lost fees, and education anxieties , this is the fallout of a failed drama school.

29/04/2022

United Kingdom

Boris Becker sentenced to two and a half years for bankruptcy offences

The former tennis superstar was jailed for hiding assets and illicit money transfers after he was declared bankrupt.

29/04/2022

Green News

Cow face masks could help cut methane emissions from burps

The innovative design has won a nearly €60,000 prize backed by Prince Charles to help develop the idea in the future.

29/04/2022

Nature

Big cats could return to Scotland, new study reveals

Lynx have been successfully reintroduced in some parts of Europe. Could Scotland be next?

29/04/2022

Travel News

'Toxic caterpillars' are taking over beaches in the UK

The hairy caterpillars making a home on British beaches as the weather warms up: what to look out for to keep safe

29/04/2022

Art

Get lost in a digital world in this new experimental art exhibition

An exhibition that mixes art, technology and vivid light displays is opening in London.

28/04/2022

Culture news

Harry Styles accused of queerbaiting: but what is 'queerbaiting'?

In a recent interview, Styles has said that "it doesn't matter" what his sexuality is. This has sparked renewed queerbaiting criticism. But is that fair?

28/04/2022

Europe News

UK delays post-Brexit border checks on EU imports for fourth time

The UK has postponed import checks on EU goods again, citing the inflationary burden on businesses. The EU imposed checks on UK exports in January 2021.

28/04/2022

Living

These community projects are feeding people not landfill

As we mark Stop Food Waste Day, these locals are on a mission to feed people excess food to stop it being binned.

28/04/2022

Experiences

You could be paid to travel all over the UK by train - here’s how

Now you can go on 10 train journeys for free with this new British competition.

28/04/2022

Europe News

Moscow warns of security risk after UK call for Russia to exit Ukraine

The Kremlin says European security is threatened by Western arms after UK call to push Russia out of 'whole of Ukraine'.

28/04/2022

Culture news

How Yellow Candles contextualise Holocaust Remembrance Day

Every year, thousands of Jews light a yellow candle in observation of Yom HaShoah. The name card that comes with each candle offers a snapshot into a life tragically taken away in the Holocaust.

28/04/2022

Culture news

Women's Prize for Literature Shortlist showcases global talent

Six unique books from writers spread around the world have been nominated for the annual prize celebrating the best of women's fiction in the English language.

28/04/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew stripped of Freedom of the City of York honour

Local councillors unanimously voted to strip the Duke of York of the honour on Wednesday.

27/04/2022

United Kingdom

UK investigation after complaint about MP watching porn in parliament

Green MP reveals there are currently 56 politicians including three cabinet ministers under investigation for sexual misconduct.

27/04/2022

United Kingdom

'Palace Papers' book 'well-written but won't change anything'

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward tells Euronews that Tina Brown's new book is good but will not shake the monarchy in Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee year.

26/04/2022

Travel News

Millions of summer holidays at risk due to huge UK passport backlog

The Passport Office delays have been branded an ‘absolute shambles’ by UK MPs, and confusion over the 10 year rule is not helping matters.

26/04/2022

Travel News

This 81-year-old man has climbed more than 200 Scottish mountains

After 636 days of climbing mountains, Nick Gardner is now halfway through his challenge.

26/04/2022

Culture news

Europe's five best cities for street art

As a new piece of biting political street art goes viral, we have a look at some of the best locations to check out local graffiti.

26/04/2022

United Kingdom

Royal Parks gardeners grow 250,000 flowers for eight London parks

In a dozen high-tech greenhouses hidden in Hyde Park, gardeners grow 250,000 plants for London's eight royal parks.

24/04/2022

Green News

Frankenchickens: How supermarkets ‘profit off nightmarish cruelty'

"It's story about animal cruelty, essentially, on an industrial scale."

24/04/2022

Culture news

St. George's Day: Morris dance tradition finds a new female rhythm

A revival of English cultural heritage traditions after WWII saw Morris dancing's popularity reach a peak in the 1960 -- and it's gaining new fans in the 21st century.

23/04/2022