Gloucester Docks is gearing up for a vibrant bicentenary celebration in 2027 Exciting Plans for Gloucester Docks Bicentenary Cultural Celebrations Gloucester: Big plans are in the works for the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks. The city is teaming up with local groups to create a cultural program that celebrates this milestone. They want to highlight…
Bradford kicked off its City of Culture 2025 celebrations with a magical event featuring Dynamo and a vibrant performance in the cold. Bradford City of Culture Launches with Dynamo in Freezing Cold Celebration Bradford: The city just launched its City of Culture 2025 celebrations, and wow, what a way to kick things off! Local illusionist…
The National Trust’s director general received shocking death threats after a report revealed the organization’s ties to slavery National Trust Chief Faces ‘Bizarre’ Death Threats Over Slavery Report Belfast: The head of the National Trust, Hilary McGrady, recently shared that she received some pretty shocking death threats. This all happened after the Trust published a…
Highland Council has approved urgent repairs for the former East Church, now a Gaelic cultural centre, ensuring its preservation for future generations Highland Council Greenlights Urgent Repairs for Former East Church Inverness: The Highland Council has given the thumbs up for some much-needed repairs to the old East Church on Academy Street. This building, which…
Hadrian’s Wall sees a remarkable surge in visitors, showcasing its enduring appeal and the positive impact of recent investments in tourism. Hadrian’s Wall Welcomes Over 750,000 Visitors in 2024 Hexham: The Hadrian’s Wall Partnership Board has some exciting news! They’ve reported that visitor numbers to this UNESCO World Heritage Site are holding strong. In fact,…
Former employees of Harrods share troubling accounts of racism under Al Fayed Clear Racism Allegations Surface at Al Fayed’s Harrods, Ex-Staff Reveal London: Former staff at Harrods have come forward with some pretty shocking stories about racism during Mohamed Al Fayed’s time as owner. They told the BBC that many black employees would leave the…
The legal action against Summerhall Management has been withdrawn, allowing operations to resume smoothly before the holidays. Summerhall – Winding Up Withdrawn Before Christmas Break Edinburgh: After a long legal battle, the court case against Summerhall Management Ltd has finally wrapped up. On Wednesday, Robert McDowell, the director, shared that the petition to wind up…
Mr Doodle’s bungalow proposal in Dungeness sparks criticism from locals Artist Faces Backlash Over Plans for Doodle-Covered Seaside Home Dungeness: So, there’s this artist, Mr Doodle, who’s trying to build a bungalow on the Kent coast, and it’s causing quite a stir. He wants to cover the place in his doodles, which sounds fun, right?…
Worcester’s Script Haven will celebrate Dickens with readings, talks, and tea Script Haven in Worcester to Host Charles Dickens Festival Worcester: Script Haven is gearing up for a special one-day festival to celebrate Charles Dickens. This event is a nod to the famous author who visited the building back in 1858 when it was still…
Worcester City Art Gallery will showcase pop art prints from January to March New Exhibition of Iconic Pop Art Prints Arrives in Worcester Worcester: The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is gearing up for an exciting exhibition called ‘General Dynamic F.U.N.’. It runs from January 11 to March 30, and trust me, you won’t…
Take a nostalgic look at 20 photos from January 2005 showcasing life in Wales and how much has changed since then 20 Photos That Capture Life in Wales 20 Years Ago This January Cardiff: Ready for a little nostalgia? Check out these 20 awesome photos from January 2005. They give us a peek into what…
Birmingham boasts stunning stately homes that highlight its rich cultural heritage and history Stately Homes in Birmingham Showcase the City’s Rich Heritage Birmingham: You might not think of stately homes when you hear about Birmingham, but there are quite a few gems here. The city has a rich history that stretches back for centuries. While…
A man’s light-hearted reference to Jon Sopel’s book title led to a police investigation for racial hatred, raising concerns over non-crime hate incidents. Jon Sopel Book Title Sparks Non-Crime Race-Hate Controversy Wiltshire: So, there’s this wild story about Jon Sopel’s book causing a bit of a stir. A guy in Wiltshire quoted the title of…
