Derby will host a celebration of English culture on Saturday ahead of St George’s Day, which falls on Tuesday. The city centre will come alive with free events designed to showcase English heritage and culture “in all its eccentricities.” The festivities will
A 13-year-old blind pianist, Chapman Shum, joined other young disabled performers at the UK’s first-ever inclusive music festival held at the Bristol Beacon. The event, part of the nationwide Music for Youth Festival 2024, provided a platform for 140 young people aged
There are growing calls to bring back the Bingley Festival in time for Bradford 2025 after organizers announced that they couldn’t afford to hold the event this year. The festival, which featured performances from notable acts such as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying
Lyle’s Golden Syrup, a beloved British baking staple, is undergoing a significant redesign for the first time in 140 years, sparking widespread public backlash. The iconic logo, featuring a lion carcass surrounded by bees, has long been a distinctive feature of the
“Oppenheimer,” a three-hour epic about the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II, dominated the 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), securing seven major awards, including best film, best director, and best actor. These victories further solidify the film’s position
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has been named the ambassador for Bradford’s City of Culture year. The 31-year-old singer, originally from West Bowling but now spending much of his time in the US, will represent Bradford throughout its year as the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Grassroots music venues play a crucial role in British culture, according to Sybil Bell, founder of Independent Venue Week (IVW). The annual event celebrates independent music and arts venues, as well as the dedicated individuals who own,
UK (Parliament Politics Maganize) – According to Transparency International, The UK has dropped to its lowest-ever position in the corruption perceptions index (CPI), which rates countries by experts’ views of possible corruption in public services. The UK slipped from 18th (out of
The UK government is considering new regulations that would require foreign nationals to live in the country for 10 years before becoming eligible for social housing in England. The proposal, which also includes a requirement for a two-year connection to the local
Michael Long, a former Lord Mayor of Belfast, is advocating for a new series of cultural events under the banner “Belfast 2024” to rejuvenate the city. The initiative, which is set to run from March to November 2024, aims to boost tourism
