New Town of Culture competition to shine a spotlight on the contribution of towns that tell national story

Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028 UK City of Culture 2029 competition also open for applications The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition launched by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy today. The UK Town of Culture competition […]
Household Cavalry horse Quaker retires after global spotlight

Military working horse Quaker begins his retirement at The Horse Trust sanctuary in Buckinghamshire today, marking a new chapter after dramatic footage of him bolting injured through London’s streets captured global attention. The 15-year-old horse was one of five from the Life Guard’s Squadron that were startled by construction work during routine exercise in April […]