Travel journalist's disappointing day in York
A travel writer's exclusive account of a day in York, the city named best in England, reveals why its beauty wasn't enough and she won't rush back. Read the honest review.
A travel writer's exclusive account of a day in York, the city named best in England, reveals why its beauty wasn't enough and she won't rush back. Read the honest review.
Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
Heavy rainfall transforms New York City streets into rivers, causing widespread flooding and travel chaos during Halloween celebrations. Dramatic footage shows vehicles struggling through deep waters.
Cambridge University's prestigious colleges face student rebellion as mandatory vegan menus backfire, with dining halls emptying and traditional British dishes making a surprising comeback.
Renowned Cambridge professor Dame Mary Beard faces backlash after controversial remarks about 'thicko black rugger buggers' while defending academic freedom, igniting intense discussion about class and privilege in elite institutions.
A remarkable collection of previously unseen photographs by George Bradford Brainerd reveals intimate moments of 19th century New York, offering a stunning visual time capsule of the evolving metropolis.
Major rail upgrade promises faster connections between Cambridge and York, cutting journey times and boosting regional connectivity across England's key economic hubs.
Discover the essential festive experiences that make New York City the ultimate Christmas destination, from dazzling light displays to classic holiday markets.
A landmark study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered the distinct personality traits and life patterns of individuals who identify as asexual, offering a new understanding of human sexuality.
UK Athletics designates Cambridge and Loughborough as official High Performance Centres, centralising elite training and sparking a new era for British track and field.
Cambridge labourer Arsen-Ashot Mikoian, 30, receives life sentence for brutal rapes of a woman and teenage girl just months apart. Judge condemns 'exceptionally dangerous' predator.
Cambridge scientists develop groundbreaking AI-powered 'brain mileage' clock that detects Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years earlier than traditional methods, potentially transforming early diagnosis and treatment.
A stunning 18th-century Venetian painting by Francesco Guardi, discovered in a Cambridge home, has fetched an astonishing £2.7 million at a specialist sale by Cheffins auctioneers, shattering its pre-sale estimate.
A body language expert analyses the warm and genuine connection between the Princess of Wales and the former First Lady, revealing a friendship built on mutual respect and ease that transcends their official roles.
A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge shows that swapping your car for walking or cycling slashes the risk of early death and heart disease. Discover how active travel transforms your daily commute into a powerful health boost.
An exclusive look at the burgeoning, warm friendship between Catherine, Princess of Wales, and former US First Lady Melania Trump, forged through shared experiences of life in the global spotlight.
In an unprecedented shift, the London School of Economics has topped a major UK university league table, pushing Oxford and Cambridge out of the top three for the first time in history. The Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings signal a dramatic chang
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
The Sunday Times Good University Guide reveals a historic shakeup as Oxbridge dominance ends. St Andrews soars to number one, marking a seismic shift in UK higher education prestige.
The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.
The legal and academic worlds mourn the loss of Professor Conor Gearty KC, the esteemed human rights barrister and LSE legal scholar, who has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer.
The Princess of Wales shared a hilarious and heartwarming anecdote about her youngest son's unfiltered school run comments, giving a rare glimpse into the Cambridge family's relatable home life.
The Princess of Wales channelled timeless elegance in a breathtaking lace gown and the iconic Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, once beloved by Princess Diana, for a glittering state banquet at Buckingham Palace alongside Prince William and former President D
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge and Aston University reveals five specific types of overeating behaviour, offering new hope for personalised weight management strategies and obesity treatment in the UK.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announces massive £500m investment in UK's first AI supercomputer, 'Nscale', positioning Britain as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and development.
A revolutionary Cambridge study uncovers a unique 'brain fingerprint' and a vasopressin hormone surge in infants, offering a potential early biomarker for autism and paving the way for new interventions.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that high levels of T-cells from common cold coronaviruses can provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection, paving the way for innovative universal vaccines.
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has paused plans for its new £500 million global headquarters in Cambridge, citing an 'unfavourable' UK economic climate and sending shockwaves through the business community.
The Guardian's 2025 engineering rankings are out! Discover which UK universities lead in general engineering, with Cambridge retaining the crown and surprising climbs shaking up the league table.
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