Why London Tube repairs are slower than Paris Metro
Transport for London reveals how Victorian-era design hampers Underground upgrades, leading to more delays and closures. Discover the funding gap and future plans.
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Readers Call for Cool Vegetarian Food and Debate Animal Welfare
Guardian letters spark debate on bland vegetarian options and using Victorian engineering as a model for structural animal welfare reform. Readers share personal stories and demand culinary diversity.
Deeming faces preselection challenge in Victorian Liberal shake-up
Exclusive: Victorian Liberal MPs Moira Deeming and Ann-Marie Hermans face internal preselection challenges ahead of the November state election. Key figures and factions clash for upper house spots.
Lionel Johnson's 'Renegade' Poem: A 1902 Warning
Explore Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
Deputy Liberal Leader Sam Groth to leave Victorian parliament
Victorian deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth announces he will not contest the state election, citing internal party divisions and a defamation fight with News Corp. Read the full story.
Cowboy Poetry Lassoes a New Generation in Los Angeles
In the heart of LA's Koreatown, a new generation is reviving cowboy poetry. Discover how millennials are preserving this 150-year-old tradition, blending authenticity with modern appeal.
Review: The Best Recent Poetry Collections in the UK
Explore our roundup of five powerful new poetry collections from leading UK poets, including Sean O'Brien and Tess Jolly. Discover themes of work, faith, and identity.
Gramsci's Quote May Originate from Matthew Arnold
A reader's letter suggests Antonio Gramsci's famous line about a dying world may have been inspired by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Explore this literary connection and other brief letters.
Revisiting Anne Stevenson's 'The Man in the Wind'
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
Inside London's stunning Victorian sewage pumping station
Discover the hidden history of Crossness Pumping Station, the stunning Grade I listed building that solved London's Great Stink. Explore its restored engines and ornate ironwork today.
West London's Askew Road Transforms into 'Askew Village'
Discover how Shepherd's Bush's Askew Road shed its tough reputation to become a thriving 'village' hub with independent shops, Victorian homes, and a strong community spirit. Explore its transformation today.
Iconic Dargo Hotel in Victorian High Country for Sale
The historic Dargo Hotel, a beloved pub in Victoria's remote High Country, is on the market. Owner reflects on two decades of running the iconic outpost. Discover its legacy and future.
Comedian urges public to save endangered historic buildings
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones urges the public to nominate threatened historic buildings for the Victorian Society's 'Top Ten Endangered' list. Discover how you can help preserve local heritage.
Charles Dickens' descendant says he was 'totally woke'
Lucinda Hawksley, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, reveals his progressive values and shares a poignant Christmas message for 2025. Discover the family traditions.
The Real History of Why We Celebrate Christmas on Dec 25
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
M&S Little Black Dress Slashed to £25 in Sale
Marks & Spencer's floral appliqué shift dress is now half price at £24.75. Shoppers praise its 'sin-hiding' fit and versatile style for work and parties. Grab the bargain while stocks last.
Victorian 'riotous behaviour' charge for Hounslow church threat
A 37-year-old man faces a rare prosecution under an 1860 law for allegedly threatening a worshipper in a West London church. Discover the history behind the obscure legislation.
History of Christmas Dinner: Medieval to Modern
Explore the surprising history of the UK's Christmas dinner, from medieval 'umble' pies to Victorian turkey. Discover global festive feasts and why we eat what we do on 25 December.
Judge Dredd and the British Christmas Special Tradition
Explore how the Judge Dredd Christmas special and British sci-fi reflect a uniquely festive blend of joy and decline. Discover the Victorian legacy shaping UK holiday storytelling.
McCabe's Christmas Poem: A Liverpool Ghost Story
Explore Chris McCabe's poignant poem 'Down on the canal on Christmas Day' from his new collection 'Hedonism', a melancholic Liverpool vision blending Dickensian ghosts with raw realism.
Obituary: Poet and educator Patricia Robson dies aged 83
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
Fulham Broadway Tube's Victorian Roof Work Delayed
Complex 11-month project to replace historic glass canopy at Fulham Broadway station now starts in January. TfL pledges to minimise disruption to locals and commuters.
Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
Man from high-profile family guilty of digital rape
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
The Crunch: Victorian Voting, AI Costs, Gen Z Sex Lives
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
£1.5m Victorian Water Tower for Sale in Woolwich
A unique converted Victorian water tower in Woolwich, London, hits the market for £1.5m. The nine-storey home boasts five bedrooms, two kitchens, and panoramic views reaching Wembley. Explore this historic property.
Victoria to cut 4,000 public service jobs in $2.3bn savings plan
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
Victoria to make coercive control a standalone offence
The Victorian government will legislate to make coercive control a criminal offence in 2026, matching an opposition pledge. Read the details of this major policy shift.
Victorian children's letters to Santa uncovered
A six-year-old's 1883 letter to Santa, found in newspaper archives, shows children's festive wishes haven't changed in 140 years. Discover the origins of this UK tradition.
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