Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports

The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.

Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum for historic loan

'It's a unique moment and it's the product of so much hard work,' said British Museum Director Nicholas Cullinan. The tapestry will be on display at the London museum from September 10, 2026, to July 11, 2027.

Test runs and a shock-absorbing cage: how Bayeux tapestry was moved to UK

Medieval artwork safely delivered to British Museum before display from September in carefully controlled conditions Bayeux tapestry crosses Channel in dead of night for historic exhibition The Bayeux tapestry has survived myriad perils, from cathedral fires to its potential destruction for use as wagon covers. Now, with the embroidery about to be displayed in a blockbuster London exhibition, experts must contend with a host of more insidious dangers. The arrival of the tapestry at the Brit...

By Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Bayeux Tapestry smuggled into Britain for first visit in 1,000 years

The loan of the artwork is seen as symbolic of French-British relations as London works to mend ties post-Brexit.

Bayeux Tapestry, artwork depicting Norman Conquest, is in Britain for first time in almost 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sell-out exhibition at the British Museum, travelling under police escort during a meticulously ​choreographed journey from France.

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in British Museum for historic exhibition

After nearly 1,000 years, the medieval masterpiece is back on British soil. The Bayeux Tapestry was transferred from France to London in a highly secretive operation and will be on display in September.

The Bayeux Tapestry's risky journey across the Channel

Nearly 1,000 years after chronicling the Norman conquest of England, the Bayeux Tapestry is making history once again. The fragile 11th-century embroidery has arrived in London on an unprecedented loan to the British Museum, prompting delight and concern in equal measure. Celebrated as one of Europe's greatest medieval treasures, its journey has reignited debates over heritage, diplomacy and the risks of moving delicate cultural artefacts.

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Blue shark spotted swimming in popular British harbour in rare sighting

The area is popular with tourists, with the nearby beach regularly attracting thousands of people

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Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain for first time in nearly 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sell-out exhibition at the British Museum, travelling under police escort during a meticulously choreographed journey from France. The 70-metre (230-foot) embroidery, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, was transported in an air-conditioned, anti-vibration crate under […]

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in Britain in high-security night-time operation

After almost 1,000 years, the priceless Medieval Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil – spirited into London's British Museum on Friday in the dead of night, after a high-tech and high-security operation where any slip-up could have spelled disaster.

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Taoiseach to attend British-Irish Council in Guernsey

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee are in Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, for a summit meeting of the British-Irish Council.

The 9 at 9: Friday

Loyalist bonfire with replica mosque lit ahead of removal, at least 12 killed in Spain wildfire and the Bayeux Tapestry crosses the English Channel.

Wimbledon 2026: Where sport, style, tradition come together

There are sporting events that capture global attention and then there is Wimbledon. More than simply a Grand Slam tournament, Wimbledon represents one of Britain’s most treasured...