Portmanteau words
I’ve already discussed many types of compound nouns in English, from compound verbs and nouns to compound adjectives and even sentences. But…
The Mackintosh
The Mackintosh, often simply called a mac, is a classic waterproof raincoat first introduced in 1824. It is made from rubberised fabric and takes its…
New banknotes
Goodbye Churchill and historical figures, welcome animals! Wildlife takes center stage on new UK banknotes. British wildlife will replace historical…
DYSON & farming
James Dyson brings technical innovation to farming, helping reduce the UK’s emissions through a high-tech strawberry greenhouse designed to lower…
900 years later, the tapestry comes home
The famous Bayeux Tapestry will come to the United Kingdom for the first time in more than 900 years. The agreement was made between British Prime…
A british obsession
Why Are the British So Obsessed with the Weather? Step off a plane in London, join the queue for passport control, and you can almost predict the…
Larry the cat
Larry the cat has marked 15 years as Number 10's resident mouse catcher after serving six prime ministers in Downing Street. The 19-year-old tabby,…
Burns night
BURNS NIGHT is the annual celebration of poet Robert Burns held each year, on January 25th. It's steeped in Scottish tradition but beloved across the…
A wedding sketch
The Vicar of Dibley is a British television sitcom created by Richard Curtis, best known for Notting Hill and Love Actually. The series first aired…
Best wishes – 2026
Stepping into 2026, we haul the lessons we’ve learned, cling to our favourite moments, and roll into the next chapter with hype, laughs, and fresh…
