I discovered a week or so ago that I am the 65th government minister to have responsibility for our built heritage, since 1882, which is when the first ‘inspector of ancient monuments’ came into being.
The Mobile World Congress happens every year in Barcelona. Something like 75,000 delegates descend on the Catalan capital from all over the world to discuss all things mobile.
Historian and TV broadcaster Michael Wood encourages you to dig deeper into your community’s history.
I heard the other day that one of our ambassadors overseas had sent back a report praising the ITV series Downton Abbey which, he wrote, was proving very popular indeed with the people in his adopted country. They loved it, apparently. They praised its writing, the wonderful characters, the romance, the splendid settings – ‘high…
I’ve been completely enthralled by the story about the discovery of Richard III’s remains. A controversial king murdered in battle; a group of dedicated supporters across the globe dedicated to transforming his reputation, half a millennium on; a dig that was like looking for a needle in a haystack to find his skeleton for the…
Six months ago today the world looked on in awe as Danny Boyle’s stunning Opening Ceremony heralded the start of a spectacular London 2012 Games that we will never forget.
Today sees another step toward opening up marriage to same-sex couples, with the introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. I’m very proud that it is my ministerial team who are taking this important legislation through.
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher explains why Cardio Tennis is a fun way to get fit for everyone and invites you to find out for yourselves this weekend.
Television producer and screenwriter, Phil Redmond, creator of popular series Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks and Chair of the UK City of Culture independent advisory panel, on how the competition galvanizes bidding cities.
As we call for evidence on problem gambling, Philip Graf, Chair of the Gambling Commission, reflects on what the gambling industry – and the regulator – can do to enable responsible growth
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