Earl's Court 4,000-home development approved
A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.
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Bridge Park Centre heritage bid fails, £600m plan progresses
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
Croydon market traders plead for free parking to boost trade
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Liverpool Mayor's Quiet Strategy Delivers Major Regeneration
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram is delivering a 'once-in-a-generation' docklands revival. Discover how his low-profile strategy is securing billions for transport and housing.
Ancient Caledonian Forest Regenerates in Cairngorms
A walk through Rothiemurchus reveals green shoots of recovery in the ancient Caledonian pine forest, a hopeful sign decades after wartime fellings devastated the landscape.
EU's New Cultural Push for Moldova Integration
As Moldova begins EU accession talks, a shift from dry bureaucracy to cultural outreach—from influencer pie-making to pan-European TV—could be key to building genuine solidarity and identity.
UK Calls for UNESCO Heritage Submissions
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels to get major refurb
Greenwich Council announces a major refurbishment plan for the historic Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels, including new lifts. Critics remain unconvinced about the timeline.
Legal storm over 'sabzi' cookbook title sparks cultural debate
Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
200+ Cultural Figures Call for Marwan Barghouti's Release
Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
1899 recording of lost Tasmanian language rediscovered
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.
Australian choir sings in ancient Indigenous Gumbaynggirr
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
UK Seaside Towns on the Comeback Trail
Discover how five classic British seaside resorts, from Blackpool to Weston-super-Mare, are undergoing major regeneration to reclaim their glory days. Perfect for your next staycation.
First Aboriginal Bilingual School in NSW Thrives
Discover how the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is revitalising language and culture, with student attendance soaring above the national average. Read the inspiring story of its community.
Morden gets £30m for town centre regeneration
Merton Council pledges £30m to regenerate Morden town centre, aiming for independent shops and a daytime café culture after years of delays. Read the full story.
Arty Christmas Gift Guide: Unusual Presents for 2024
Discover the most unique and artful Christmas presents for 2024. Our guide features a Traitors cloak, Britpop Trumps, a Gilbert & George swear box, and more quirky gifts for the culture lover in your life.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Gomeroi woman's journey to revive Indigenous language
Ella Archibald-Binge travels to her grandfather's country in NSW to explore how language, culture, and country intersect for Gomeroi people reclaiming their heritage.
Bringing Indigenous Australian Languages Back
Discover how Australian communities are fighting to revive Indigenous languages pushed to the brink after colonisation. Listen to the Full Story podcast to learn more.
Liverpool community battles to save housing dream
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance crisis after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to reclaim their dream.
West London Indian music centre 'under threat'
The Bhavan centre in West Kensington fears new 7-day parking restrictions will threaten its future after a last-ditch legal challenge fails. Discover the impact on London's cultural scene.
Japanese Singer Stopped Mid-Performance in Shanghai
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
Neck Injury Ignites Gullah Geechee Heritage Discussion
Georgia Harris's serious neck injury during a traditional dance performance raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and medical understanding of minority communities in Britain.
Revisiting Millennium Cultural Predictions
Looking back at turn-of-the-millennium cultural predictions reveals how close yet far forecasts were about film, TV and music's future. Discover what they got right about digital revolution.
Legendary Climbers' Cafe Pete's Eats Reopens in Llanberis
After three years closed, Pete's Eats cafe has reopened in Llanberis, bringing new life to the Eryri mountain village while honouring its climbing heritage. Discover the transformation.
How a film quote gave me strength to leave my marriage
A woman shares how a single line from Thelma & Louise gave her the courage to escape a controlling marriage after 15 years. Discover how cultural moments can spark profound personal change.
Stranger Things Final Season & Top Culture Reviews
From Stranger Things' epic conclusion to Ethan Hawke's Broadway drama and must-read books. Your essential guide to this week's top cultural highlights across TV, film and arts.
KFC's Bánh Mì Sparks Cultural Appropriation Debate
KFC's limited edition bánh mì sandwich faces criticism for lacking authenticity and cultural respect. Discover why this fast food experiment misses the mark on traditional Vietnamese flavours.
Salford's 20-Year Plan for 67,000 New Homes
Salford unveils a major 20-year plan to build 67,000 new homes, driving regeneration and tackling housing demand amid rapid gentrification and soaring prices.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
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