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On its 200th anniversary, The Old Market Theatre is still innovating

From an 19th century market to a space hosting technologically complex and diverse arts programming, how The Old Market spent 200 years growing into Brighton's most exciting theatre.

Earth News

Majority of Brits baffled by sustainability language, survey finds

A third of consumers admitted to ignoring what brands say about sustainability because it confuses them.

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50kg of cocaine seized by Spanish police in UK-bound lorry

Spanish police intercepted over 50kg of cocaine hidden in a lorry bound for the UK, arresting four suspects linked to a drug smuggling network.

Art

London exhibition reveals artefacts discovered along the River Thames

A new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands showcases over 350 historic items discovered by mudlarks along the River Thames.

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British dual nationals left confused about applying for UK ETA

Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who don’t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were never issued with one.

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UK targets malign Russian influence with new registration requirement

The government said the new programme will be a key tool for the “detection and disruption of harmful activity against our country.”

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Vote Idris: Is Labour eyeing actor Idris Elba for next London Mayor?

Following the celebrated actors' work leading the UK-wide knife-crime campaign, it now seems that Labour have Idris Elba at the top of its 'wish list' for its next City Hall candidate...

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Starmer blames lack of joint action for UK migrant arrivals by boat

Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record.

United Kingdom

Controversy sparked by UK politician's 'pet rent' expense claim

The Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi did not break parliamentary rules, but the government has said it now wants them to be revised.

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Landmark Nirvana and Kurt Cobain exhibition heads to UK this summer

A special Nirvana exhibition has been announced at London’s Royal College of Music Museum this summer. It's looking like one of the unmissable showcases of 2025 - especially if you're a grunge fan.

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Tick-tock: Nearly 100-year-old Cambridge College prank (half) resolved

Better late than never. The hour hand of a chapel clock that was taken in a student prank during the 1930s has been returned to a Cambridge college. The perpetrators of the prank were not known until now. Only the minute hand remains elusive...

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Why is this song by Spice Girls being censored by UK radio stations?

Slam it to the left / If you're havin' a good time / Shake it to the right / If ya know that you feel... well not so fine now, as the song ‘Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored. Here’s why.

Economy

The UK’s economy grew marginally last year, sees surprise revision

The UK’s services sector boosted GDP in the final quarter, seeing a lift from human health activities and social work. The construction industry also contributed positively to GDP during the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Confidential British Army info found scattered on Newcastle streets

The documents also included details such as soldiers' ranks, emails, shift patterns, and weapon issue details, which experts say could represent a security threat for the named individuals.

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King Charles briefly hospitalised after cancer treatment side effects

Britain’s King Charles III’s health has been closely monitored ever since announcing his diagnosis with an undisclosed form of cancer early last year.

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Legoland Windsor unveils stunning Miniland London makeover

Legoland Windsor revamped Miniland London with seven new Lego models built from two million bricks, including a 5.4m Cheesegrater.

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Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025 announces shortlist

Musical memoirs, medical histories, and foreign office insights populate the second annual shortlist of the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.

United Kingdom

UK military engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington statue

Daniel Heath and William Lawrence admitted to vandalism after they drunkenly broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear on a night out.

Europe in Motion

Are Brits in favour of the creation of a European army with the UK?

Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK voters who are sticking close to the US.

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First acts announced for Little Simz' London Meltdown Festival

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by British rapper Little Simz.