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Green News

Police respond to climate protest inside UK parliament

The environmental protest group is demanding a citizens’ assembly on climate change.

Travel News

Stansted strikes: When they might happen and why staff are striking

Further strike action is possible at one of the UK's busiest airports.

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Pokemon World Championships in London

Five thousand competitors from over 57 countries competed at the Pokemon World Championships at London's ExCel Arena.

United Kingdom

Major travel disruption in London as public transport workers strike

The UK has been gripped by industrial action this summer, with public transport staff staging another walkout over job cuts, pay and working practices on Friday.

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Destinations

Tourism tax: How a visitor levy could protect the places we love

Tourists place a burden on infrastructure, public services and facilities in the destinations they visit.

Culture news

Paintings return home to Zimbabwe after 70 years forgotten in London

"The Stars are Bright" exhibition is now showing in Zimbabwe for the first time since the collection left the country more than 70 years ago. But where were the paintings discovered?

Food and Drink

Ice Cream: Italy's traditional gelatos vs. UK's mayonnaise flavour

In Italy, gelato is surfing a wave of popularity again thanks to the heat and returning tourists. Meanwhile in the UK, a pop-up store is selling "cupboard classics" ice cream flavours.

United Kingdom

Shock as London police admit strip-searching hundreds of children

Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner for England, said she was "deeply shocked" that so many youngsters had been searched this way.

Mobility

This mechanic is giving vintage cars a new lease of life as EVs

Cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly, these converted electric vintage cars have been given a new lease of life.

Travel News

New sleeper train links London to Stockholm in just one day

Skip the airport delays and take a scenic train journey instead. This epic new rail journey will take you from London to Stockholm in just 24 hours.

Travel News

St Pancras’ space problem: What’s going wrong with the Eurostar?

The high-speed train is the most sustainable way of getting between the UK and European mainland, but has been beset by queues and delays in recent weeks.

Travel News

Airport chaos leaves passengers queuing in ‘stifling heat’

Ongoing chaos at Europe's airports is being made worse in some places by record high temperatures.

Eco-Innovation

See London and Berlin’s busiest roads reimagined without cars

Cycling soared by 119 per cent during the pandemic in London. Now climate-conscious citizens need more room.

Nature

Big cat gets a CAT scan at London Zoo for the first time

Vets at London Zoo arranged VIP treatment for their endangered Asiatic lion with earache.

Art

This 25-year-old artist creates incredible drawings on a typewriter

James Cook, a 25-year old- artist based in London, creates incredibly detailed drawings using typewriters. But why does he choose to draw using this dated machine?

Green News

Climate activists get into a sticky situation in a London art gallery

Climate activists in London and Glasgow have glued themselves to famous pieces of art to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK

Culture news

Largest ever exhibition of African fashion opens at London's V&A

A new exhibition titled 'Africa Fashion' tells the history of the continent's clothing, and showcases the best of contemporary designers.

United Kingdom

UK fails to tackle Russian 'dirty money' despite sanctions — MPs

Corrupt money has continued to flow into the UK despite ministers' rhetoric about clamping down on kleptocrats, says an all-party parliamentary committee.

Travel News

Heathrow passengers kick up a stink over mountains of smelly luggage

It is unknown whether it is holidaymakers' dirty laundry or smelly souvenirs that are causing the smell.

Art

57 years unseen: Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud goes on sale

The long unseen portrait of artist Lucian Freud by his close friend Francis Bacon, estimated at more than £35 million (€41 million) is the central piece of a Sotheby's art sale on 29 June

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