Newcastle Historic Quarter: 1965 vs Today
A 1965 photo of Newcastle's Amen Corner, Black Gate, and Castle Keep shows minimal change when compared to the same location today, six decades later.
Category : Arts
Tehran Art Installation Shows Trump in Mock Prison Cell
An art installation in Tehran depicts Donald Trump behind bars, with an actor mimicking the US President in a mock prison cell, referencing a deadly US strike.
Tree-Ring Dating Reveals England's True Oldest Pub
A Historic England archaeologist used tree-ring dating to identify the George Inn in Somerset as England's oldest pub, debunking claims from over two dozen inns dating back a millennium.
London Dungeon scare actor reveals best part of the job
A scare actor at the London Dungeon has revealed his favourite part of the job, from playing the Plague Doctor to the new Curse of the Mummy show.
Inside the eerie chapel decorated with the bones of 40,000 people
The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic contains the remains of an estimated 40,000 to 70,000 people, arranged into chandeliers and other decorative displays.
Maria Kreyn's Dream Logic: Shakespeare and Soul at London Art Week
Maria Kreyn's Dream Logic exhibition at London Art Week features apocalyptic, Shakespeare-inspired paintings, blending Turner-like landscapes with surrealist interiors at the Swiss Church in Covent Garden.
Houdini centenary: Magic Circle restages 1904 challenge
The Magic Circle will mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death with shows restaging the 1904 Daily Mirror Handcuff Challenge, which made him a household name.
Modern Life's Sameness and the Fight for Beauty
Modern life has become uniform and optimised, but beauty and individuality are essential to human flourishing and must be actively pursued, even without market value.
Crosby Crowned Prettiest Town Near Liverpool
Crosby in Merseyside has been named the prettiest town near Liverpool, beating Chester and Knutsford, thanks to its beach and Antony Gormley's Another Place statues.
Metro Daily Cartoon by Guy Venables – Oct 22, 2026
The Metro's daily cartoon by Guy Venables for October 22, 2026 is now available. Readers can order a print or call 0191 6030178.
Hundreds of royal jewels to go on display at Buckingham Palace
More than 300 pieces of royal jewellery worn over 500 years, including Charles I's execution cufflinks, will debut at Buckingham Palace in June 2027.
Yokohama Project: Japan's Past and Present in Photos
Italian photographer Giada Ripa's Yokohama Project blends 1860s archive photos by Felice Beato with modern portraits, tracing Japan's transformation over 150 years.
UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist: Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Wrexham
Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have made the UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist. Each will receive £125,000 to develop bids before the winner is announced next year.
Lime Bike Jousting Rematch Set for Halloween in London
The second Lime Bike jousting tournament is announced for Halloween despite Lime's warning that the bikes are 'not for jousting' and safety must come first.
Dua Lipa Curates London Literature Festival
Dua Lipa brings her book club to the London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre, curating a lineup of icons and debut authors until November 1.
Queen's famous crown to feature in Buckingham Palace exhibition
More than 300 pieces of royal jewellery, including Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Diadem, will go on show for the first time at Buckingham Palace's King's Gallery from June 2027.
Royal Jewellery Exhibition to Open at Buckingham Palace
An unprecedented royal jewellery exhibition spanning 500 years will open at Buckingham Palace in June 2027, featuring over 300 pieces, two-thirds shown for the first time.
Royal Jewellery Exhibition Spanning 500 Years to Open at Palace
More than 300 pieces of royal jewellery worn by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth II will go on show at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, from June 2027.
Art is Freedom: Modern Slavery Art Exhibition in London
Art is Freedom, an exhibition of artwork by modern slavery survivors, is on display in Trafalgar Square until 23 Oct, then Aldwych until 8 Nov, to raise awareness.
City of Culture 2029 shortlist: four contenders named
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham are the four contenders shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029, each receiving £125,000 to develop their bids for a £10 million prize fund.
Glasgow museum removes mummies over lack of consent
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow has removed ancient Egyptian mummified remains from display, citing a lack of informed consent, sparking criticism from politicians and visitors.
Wrexham shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
Wrexham is one of four cities shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029, competing for a £10m prize fund and a guaranteed £125,000 for its bid.
Four UK cities shortlisted for City of Culture 2029
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029, each receiving at least £125,000 to develop their bids.
Queen's childhood colouring book auctioned for £6,000
A colouring book collage made by Queen Elizabeth II aged eight, signed 'Lillibet', is for sale at £6,000 in a Canadian auction in Toronto.
New £15m Royal Marines Museum Opens at Portsmouth
The Royal Marines Experience opens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on the 221st anniversary of Trafalgar, honouring the Corps' role in the battle and its 360-year history.
Horoscope Today: October 21, 2026 Guide
Read your daily horoscope for Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Claire Petulengro reveals what the stars mean for every sign, from Aries to Pisces.
Scorpio Season Tarot: Hidden Truths for Every Star Sign
Scorpio season begins October 23, and tarot cards reveal a truth for each sign. From Aries' Nine of Cups to Pisces' The Fool, discover what's unveiled in the next four weeks.
Girls' Night Out Swapped for Therapeutic Neon Painting
Two friends swapped a wild night out for a therapeutic neon painting workshop in Barcelona, finding it the perfect pre-drinks warm-up before hitting the town.
Queen Elizabeth's childhood artwork up for auction for £6,000
A colouring book collage created by the late Queen Elizabeth when she was eight, depicting the Pied Piper, is for sale at a Canadian auction house for £6,000.
Lowry's Manchester masterpiece on sale for £3m
L.S. Lowry's 1960 painting Station Approach, Manchester, depicting the city's Exchange Station, is on sale for £3m and will debut at the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair.
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