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Castle Howard to Offer Luxurious StaysWealthy fans of "Brideshead Revisited" and "Bridgerton" may soon have the opportunity to stay at the newly refurbished Castle Howard, where significant scenes from both productions were filmed. Guests could potentially sleep in the same 18th-century canopy bed used by Laurence Olivier's character and the newlywed aristocrats, enjoying breakfast surrounded by Canaletto paintings and Meissen plates. This luxurious experience could attract affluent visitors eager to immerse themselves in the opulence...

Tanya Liddle, Britain's most prolific shoplifter, has been convicted for the 180th time after stealing £1,300 worth of goods, including Cadbury’s creme eggs, from six shops in just 72 hours in Newcastle. Despite being banned from most stores in the Northumbria Police area and having been arrested over 400 times, she continues to evade capture using various disguises. Shop staff report that her frequent thefts have caused significant losses, questioning the effectiveness of her bans...

Today is the last opportunity for mourners to visit St. Peter's Basilica and pay their respects to Pope Francis, whose open coffin is on display under Michelangelo’s dome. The queue has drawn over 61,000 people since Wednesday, with many waiting for hours, even in the rain, to witness this historic moment before the basilica closes its doors. As the 7 PM cutoff approaches, the atmosphere intensifies, reflecting Francis' significant impact on the Catholic Church during...

Transport for London (TfL) has deployed additional cleaning crews to address a surge in graffiti on the Central line, with reports of tags spreading across carriage interiors and exteriors. Passengers have expressed frustration over the deteriorating conditions, likening it to the graffiti-infested New York Subway of the 1980s, and calling for a zero-tolerance approach to the issue. London Assembly Member Bassam Mahfouz emphasized the need for swift removal of graffiti to enhance commuter safety and...

Spending watchdog warns A government spending watchdog has raised concerns about the £6.5bn in subsidies allocated to the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire, questioning whether this funding provides value for public money amid ongoing sustainability issues. Over the past three years, the government has distributed approximately £22bn in public funds to support businesses and households that utilize biomass pellets as fuel, including the significant sum for Drax. The watchdog's assessment suggests that future funding...

Lanre Bakare, a Guardian arts and culture correspondent, explores the lesser-known aspects of Black British history during the Thatcher years in his new book. While many narratives focus on key events in London, such as the Windrush docking and the murder of Stephen Lawrence, Bakare highlights significant stories from cities like Liverpool, home to the UK's oldest Black community, and his hometown of Bradford. This work aims to broaden the understanding of Black Britain's history...