Which Old British Christmas Traditions Should Return?
Discover the forgotten Christmas traditions Brits want to revive this festive season. From wassailing to parlour games, explore which customs are making a comeback.
Category : Search result: Victorian sewage system
British Library Strike: Support Grows for Workers
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
Sega Master System: Europe's 1980s Gaming Champion
Discover how Sega Master System dominated European gaming 40 years ago with superior technology and bold marketing while Nintendo focused on America. Explore its lasting legacy.
15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads
Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.
Jess Wilson becomes first female Victorian Liberal leader
Jess Wilson has been elected leader of the Victorian Liberals, becoming the first woman to hold the position. The party's third leader in 12 months replaces Brad Battin after a party room vote.
Jess Wilson Elected Victorian Liberal Opposition Leader
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberal Party's new opposition leader after Matthew Guy's resignation. Discover what this means for Labor and Victoria's political future.
News Corp Apologises to MP Sam Groth Over False Claims
News Corp issues formal apology to Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth and wife over false relationship allegations. Read the full statement details.
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberal's first female leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in leadership spill, making history as Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Read the full story.
Victoria Liberal leader faces leadership spill vote
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as Liberal MPs lose confidence. A vote could happen Tuesday morning. Read the latest developments.
Melbourne Skyscraper Falcon Chicks Take First Flight
Watch the heartwarming moment three peregrine falcon chicks take their inaugural flight from a 35-storey Melbourne skyscraper, captured on a popular livestream. Follow their journey as they learn to soar.
UK asylum support to become discretionary in shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces historic reforms to UK asylum system, ending automatic support. Learn how the new discretionary rules will impact migrants and public spending.
Mahmood Announces Largest Asylum System Reforms in Decades
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping asylum reforms modelled on Denmark's approach, aiming to reduce Channel crossings and increase deportations.
Police use 'stinger' grenade at Melbourne protest
Shocking footage shows Victorian police detonating a 'stinger' grenade, a crowd-control weapon linked to serious injuries, at a Melbourne protest. Explore the growing concerns.
UK asylum system: Refugee status becomes temporary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms making refugee status temporary and removing automatic housing rights. Learn how this affects migration.
Labour MPs rebel against new immigration policies
Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms as Downing Street faces Labour rebellion over Denmark-inspired immigration crackdown. Read the full details.
Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
Tremane Wood Granted Clemency in Oklahoma Death Row Case
Oklahoma spares Tremane Wood from execution after clemency board finds sentencing flaws. Landmark decision highlights ongoing death penalty debates in the US justice system.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American families at disproportionate rates. Learn about this ongoing crisis and its devastating impact.
Sound System Culture Takes Over UK Art Galleries
From Peter Doig's Serpentine exhibition to fashion runways, discover how Jamaican sound system culture is reshaping British art spaces with immersive audio experiences.
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
Epstein-Barr Virus Confirmed as Lupus Trigger
Groundbreaking research reveals how the common Epstein-Barr virus causes lupus by sending immune cells into overdrive. Discover the implications for future treatments.
Electric car tax debate: Road tolls vs pay-per-mile
As Rachel Reeves considers pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, motorists propose fairer alternatives including road toll systems and progressive taxation based on vehicle size.
Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove Dies
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away. A passionate campaigner, her legacy transformed support for crime victims. Read her remarkable story.
Giant Interstellar Comet Visible from UK
A newly discovered interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, is passing through our solar system. Discover how to spot this rare visitor from London and why it's fascinating astronomers.
Sleep Deprivation Crisis: Health Risks for Brits
New research reveals Brits survive on under 7 hours sleep, facing weakened immunity, anxiety and weight gain. Experts explain the serious health consequences.
No contempt charges for media in Patterson trial
Victorian prosecutors will not press contempt charges against Kyle and Jackie O and Mamamia for comments made during the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial. Discover the full story.
Morton: Charge councils over care child deaths
BAFTA-winning actor Samantha Morton calls for manslaughter charges against councils failing children in care. Sky News data reveals a sharp rise in care leaver deaths.
Victoria's 'Adult Time' Plan for Youth Offenders
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces a controversial plan to try children as young as 14 as adults for serious violent crimes, facing potential life sentences.
Universal Credit claimants soar to 8.3 million
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April, four at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in England and Wales since April, with up to four still at large. Read the full investigation into the systemic failures.
Page 2 of 4