Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain’s currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards.
Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment
Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a ...
Record increase for treasure finds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Norfolk continues to hold the title of the most treasure finds. A record number of treasure finds have been reported in ...
A drunken night out sparks questions of power, privilege and race
On social media and in cafes, many thought the case against Sam Kerr was a storm in a teacup. But inside the court, with two ...
UK coins tested for quality in the ‘Trial of the Pyx’ ceremony
A jury sat solemnly in a gilded hall in central London on Tuesday, presided over by a bewigged representative of the crown in flowing black robes, but there were no criminals in the dock.
Heathrow to unveil multibillion-pound investment ahead of new runway plan
Heathrow airport is set to announce a multibillion-pound investment as it prepares its proposal for a new runway.In a speech ...
How Sam Kerr’s drunken night out sparked questions of power, privilege and race
The Matildas captain told the court it was difficult to watch the body cam footage. Her main defence was that she did not use ...
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
LAUSANNE – The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year ...
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A nation of thieves: The Benin bronzes and Britain’s imperial looting machine, By Hassan Arouni
The Benin Bronzes belong in Benin. Not in London. Not in Oxford. And certainly not in a country that built its wealth on ...
Valentine's Day: The best restaurants in London for an alternative date night
The best restaurants in London for an alternative date night - Find romance in a tent, or with a kebab in Camberwell, writes ...
Heathrow to unveil expansion plan as Reeves attempts to kickstart growth
Rachel Reeves gave her backing to a third runway at Heathrow in a speech last month as part of an attempt to restore ...
BBC star & ‘Harry Potter expert’ who wrote books about popular kids’ series is charged with historic child sex offences
A FAMED author and expert on Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings is facing trial after being charged with historic child sex offences. Colin Duriez, 77 – a professor and commentator who has ...