From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing ... its famous theft from Westminster Abbey and secret repair.

Author Lisa Carter, who grew up in Alwoodley and Bramhope in Leeds, has released Six Poppies – a novel inspired by ...

Princess Anne put on a typically stylish display this weekend as she joined ... again for the 1992 Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey and then for a fourth time on a visit to ...

She had disclosed her recovery from cancer in a personal video and, despite her health challenges, insisted that the festive event at Westminster Abbey ... from the Christmas story which ...

A search is under way to trace the stories of more than 30 fragments of the Stone of Destiny which separated from the ancient artefact after its famous theft from Westminster Abbey and secret repair.

Madden pleaded guilty to damaging the display cabinet in the crown jewels room by hitting it with a rock, hammer, chisel and similar implements, when he appeared in court on Christmas Eve ... a ...

BENSON MEMBERS came back together for the first meeting of the new year with an invitation to hold it at Benson House Care Home. For the WI meeting business, members cast their votes for the 2025 ...

A SEARCH is under way to trace the stories of more than 30 fragments of the Stone of Destiny which separated from the ancient artefact after it was famously taken back to Scotland from Westminster ...

Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme featuring festive choral works interspersed with ...

Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone. Our in-person events are held at ...

Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff keeps you moving at a pretty swift pace – so do a little research ahead of time to avoid missing your personal must-sees. For instance ...

The 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the USA's second-oldest continuously held sporting event − behind only the Kentucky Derby − is taking place this week in New York.