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Inside the new sound exhibition from immersive theatre legends

Punchdrunk's Stephen Dobbie and Colin Nightingale want you to be fully immersed for their new sound installation with A Right / Left Project.

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Letter suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford

New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century.

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UK chancellor: EU trade relations 'arguably' more important than US

A day after the meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK finance minister said that trade relations with the EU may take precedence over those with the US.

Economy

Foreign jobseekers ditch UK market — with one surprising exception

Foreign interest in UK jobs declined in early 2025. However, interest from the US saw the biggest rise. Experts link this trend to policies under Donald Trump.

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UK lifts sanctions on some Syrian agencies, media outlets

The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government to be lifted, with limited success.

Lifestyle

‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a symbol for trans rights

The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline.

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Did Gladiators fight lions in Britain? New evidence suggest they did

Are you not entertained? New analysis from the bones of an ancient gladiator discovered in York suggests that British fighters may have been attacked by ferocious big cats during arena battles.

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Bizarre medieval burial site in Cardiff sparks new mysteries

A medieval cemetery discovered in Wales is continuing to baffle archaeologists, revealing a community of women buried with signs of wealth, including a mysterious outcast thrown into a ditch.

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Freddie Mercury's sister spent £3m buying back brother's possessions

Kashmira Bulsara spent a fortune on the biggest auction of the Queen star's belongings.

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Turner Prize unveils shortlist on 250th anniversary of artist's birth

From huge paintings to complex installations, this year's shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize embrace the 250-year-old artist's ambition.

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Easter arrives early for animals in UK's Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo is part of the Zoological Society of London, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.

Tech News

Google faces €5.8 billion lawsuit in UK for 'overcharging' for search

A class action is demanding Google pay out £5 billion (€5.83 billion) to British companies that have been forced to buy ads on its search engine.

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Lost book bound in skin of notorious murderer on display at UK museum

A second copy of a book bound in the skin of a notorious 19th-century murderer is now on display at a museum in Suffolk, England.

Travel News

European travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy into the UK

Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits.

Travel News

Strikes expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend

Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption.

Lifestyle

More Gen Z women are saying ‘I don’t’ to this marital tradition

New research into naming options in marriage reveals that only about a third of British women aged between 18 and 34 would change their last name when getting married.

Economy

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

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Curtain call for commissions: Is British theatre in crisis?

Original works have dropped by nearly a third in a decade, according to new research into the UK’s theatre industry with an increasing number of playhouses facing closure.

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London chocolatier takes inspiration from Dubai for luxury Easter eggs

One egg in particular, made with something known as 'Dubai chocolate', features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava.

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Volunteer actors rail against Jeff Bezos private theatre performance

Volunteer actors have raised concerns after interactive theatre show ‘You Me Bum Bum Train’ put on a special performance for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.