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Who is Banksy? New investigation claims to have uncovered artist’s identity thumbnail

Who is Banksy? New investigation claims to have uncovered artist’s identity

March 14, 2026

For more than three decades, Banksy’s identity has remained a well-kept secret. The street artist rose to prominence in the 1990s and is famous for his spray-painted murals with anti-authoritarian and anti-war messages, which have appeared at various sites around the world. His distinctive graffiti and striking public artworks have captured global attention, but his […]

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Map shows best and worst councils for fixing potholes – how does your area do? thumbnail

Map shows best and worst councils for fixing potholes – how does your area do?

January 11, 2026

Luke Alsford Published January 11, 2026 1:21pm Updated January 11, 2026 2:17pm Drivers fuming at unfilled potholes can now see how their local councils are doing at addressing the bumpy roads. The Government has released a red, amber and green traffic light system revealing which local highway authorities (LHA) are lagging behind the rest of […]

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‘I lost my daughter in the London 7/7 bombings, this is her story’ thumbnail

‘I lost my daughter in the London 7/7 bombings, this is her story’

July 6, 2025

20 years ago today, Jenny Nicholson texted her mother Julie: ‘Who wrote the opera Fidelio?’ It had been a day of joy for the 24-year-old. With thousands of other excited Londoners, she had flocked to Trafalgar Square to mark the city’s successful Olympic bid. The Red Arrows left a trail of red, white and blue […]

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Six places which could be safe if World War Three erupts – including two in UK thumbnail

Six places which could be safe if World War Three erupts – including two in UK

June 26, 2025

With the Doomsday Clock remaining extremely close to midnight and Donald Trump striking Iran after previously suggesting the US was on the verge of World War Three, tensions are extremely high across the globe. Last year, Britain’s top general, General Sir Patrick Sanders, warned civilians could be conscripted to fight a war against Russia, saying the UK’s military […]

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