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Gower Power & Deep Sea Dances: The UK's Art Week

From the rugged Gower Peninsula to London's avant-garde galleries, the UK art scene erupts with powerful new exhibitions. Discover deep-sea video installations, millennial masculinity explorations, and a major Barbara Hepworth retrospective.

Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed

Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.

Doris Lockhart, Saatchi's Legendary Archivist, Dies at 86

Celebrating the life and immense, yet often private, influence of Doris Lockhart, the visionary archivist whose meticulous work was the bedrock of the Saatchi Gallery's legendary collection and the booming British art market.

George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles

Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.

Elton John 'Big Yins' Mural Appears in Glasgow

A striking new street art tribute to Sir Elton John, dubbed 'Big Yins', has emerged in Glasgow, playfully nodding to his iconic style and upcoming tour, sparking delight and debate amongst locals.

Summer driving blunder risks £2,500 fine

UK drivers are being warned about a common summer mistake involving car coolant that could lead to a hefty fine, penalty points, and even invalidate insurance. Experts reveal the correct fluid to use to stay legal and safe on the road.

Phil Foden's Mercedes G-Wagon Hit with Parking Fine

Manchester City and England star Phil Foden was hit with a parking fine after his £120,000 Mercedes G-Wagon was left on double yellow lines during the filming of a documentary with boxer Tommy Fury in Manchester.

Ofgem fines energy supplier £1.8m for service failures

Cornwall Energy, a UK gas and electricity provider, has been hit with a hefty £1.8 million penalty by regulator Ofgem for severe customer service and billing failures, leaving thousands of households in distress.

Ex-AFL Player Fined for Lewd Beach Act and Drug Theft

Ex-AFL player Daniel Bell has been convicted and fined for a series of offences, including a lewd public act on a Melbourne beach and drug-related theft, following an extensive police search across Victoria.

Qantas fined £66m for pandemic staff sackings

Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.

Adam Kay and Goldfrapp in Aubrey Levinthal's 'Waeve'

A bizarre yet captivating art installation featuring Adam Kay and Goldfrapp has taken centre stage in Aubrey Levinthal's latest exhibition, 'Waeve'. Discover the surreal blend of music and visual art.

UK tourist fined for stealing Sardinia beach stones

A British holidaymaker was caught pocketing stones from a protected beach in Italy, risking a fine of up to €3,000. Learn why this seemingly harmless act is illegal and how authorities are cracking down.

Michigan faces NCAA penalties over scouting violations

The NCAA has imposed a hefty fine and suspension on Michigan's football program following an investigation into illegal scouting activities. Key staff members, including analyst Moore, face severe consequences.

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