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#SaveThePCC: Iconic London cinema threatened with closure

London’s legendary Leicester Square picturehouse is facing possible redevelopment and could be forced to close. A petition to save one of the UK’s best-loved cinemas and the last independent cinema operating in London’s West End has gained more than 11,000 signatures already.

Culture news

Watch: Just Stop Oil activists disrupt Sigourney Weaver West End show

The climate activists have targeted works of art, Stonehenge, Taylor Swift's jet and Charles Darwin's grave. Now, they're interrupting a Hollywood legend on stage, in order to raise the alarm about a "global shipwreck"...

Europe News

Storm Herminia batters countries across Europe

Weather warnings were in parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland as Storm Herminia brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful waves.

Lifestyle

How Feather's McGraw became the UK's most in-demand tattoo

UK tattoo parlours have seen a huge demand for Wallace and Gromit's arch-nemesis following the release of the Oscar-nominated film 'Vengeance Most Fowl.'

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Culture news

Neil Gaiman's publisher Dark Horse Comics cancels future works

The best-selling British author has been accused of assault by several women. Several of his projects - both comics and TV series - have been affected.

EuroVerify

No, UK and US didn't bomb Yemen protests

A protest depicted in a video on social media happened last year, in response to US and UK airstrikes on Yemen after Houthi militants attacked shipping lanes. The demonstration itself was not bombed.

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Storm Éowyn hits Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183km/h

Storm Éowyn hit Ireland and the UK with gusts of 183 km/h, causing school closures, power cuts and flight cancellations.

Culture news

From Brat to Brit: Charli XCX leads the BRIT Awards 2025 nominations

Charli XCX leads the way, while golden oldies The Beatles and The Cure both make BRIT Award comebacks. Here's the breakdown of this year's nominations.

Culture news

Southport trial: Taylor Swift dance class killer gets over 50 years

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls in frenzied knife rampage in Southport last Summer. He has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 52 years.

Economy

UK inheritance tax receipts hit record levels after threshold freezes

The amount of money collected through inheritance tax is likely to rise further in the UK due to recent policy changes.

Russia

British Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters

The Yantar has been repeatedly tracked across European waters and is believed to be part of a Russian mission to map undersea cables.

Earth News

Humpback whales in the English Channel: What’s behind the sightings?

Scientists have a few theories to explain the re-appearance of the majestic creatures.

Culture news

Good news: ‘Kindness’ named Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2024

Finally some good news: The word ‘kindness’ has been chosen as Children's Word of the Year for 2024 after a survey of thousands of young people.

Culture news

Murdoch's News Group apologises and settles case with Prince Harry

Prince Harry has settled his case accusing News Group of phone hacking after the company made a rare apology.

Culture news

The Stage Awards 2025 recognise the best of UK theatre

From two theatres sharing the Best Theatre Award to an actor with Motor Neurone Disease raising disability awareness through theatre, the Stage Awards recognised the best of the UK's theatre industry.

Culture news

Why is Prince Harry going to court again against the UK press?

As a new court case begins, we look into the background of Prince Harry's unprecedented crusade against the British tabloid industry.

Culture news

Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes has dies aged 65

Sykes was best known for his time with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. A true rock legend.

Travel News

UK’s ETA travel permit likely to cost €7 more under government plan

Travellers from many countries now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.

USA

Europe reaffirms strong ties with US despite Trump policy concerns

As Trump prepares to take office, European leaders highlighted the importance of strong ties with Washington and the need to adapt to potential shifts in international policies and agreements.

Culture news

Teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbings at UK Taylor Swift dance class

A British teenager who stabbed three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift dance event has pleaded guilty to murder.