63 m. ago ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopesYou could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London’s Uxbridge Road, the building’s muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you’ll soon be enticed by what is the UK’s first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage.Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive. It has quickly developed a reputation as a hub for the UK’s Somali community, while drawing in curious visitors from outside the diaspora too. Non-profit group the Anti-Tribalism Movement, who lead the project, say the aim is to “celebrate, preserve and connect” Somali culture and comm...

Culture

63 m. ago Three free agents Manchester United can sign as Ruben Amorim next priority clear

The latest Man Utd transfer news with incomings possible even after the summer window has closed.

Politics

63 m. ago Why Manchester United did not sign a midfielder in summer transfer window

Man Utd were busy in the summer transfer window, but they did not add a new midfielder to their ranks.

Sport

2 h. ago Liverpool sign 10 players and have 17 exits as £449m spent in record

Liverpool have had one of the most expensive transfer windows in football history with Arne Slot’s man adding to their eye-watering business on a thrilling deadline day

Economics

3 h. ago Daily habit could be sign of condition vastly undiagnosed in people over their 40s

A new review found around 90% of adults over the age of 40 with autism are undiagnosed as a psychologist reveals the symptoms to look out for

Politics

4 h. ago Man Utd sign 6 stars with 29 exits confirmed after busy final day of summer transfer window

Manchester United have been busy in the summer transfer window with Mirror Football rounding up the various incoming and outgoing deals that have taken place at Old Trafford

Sport

4 h. ago Pat Cummins no certainty for first Ashes Test due to ongoing back issue

Australia captain to miss home white-ball series against IndiaMitchell Starc retires from T20Is as squad named to tour New ZealandPat Cummins is no certainty to captain Australia in the first Ashes Test as he deals with stress in his back.The star quick will miss the upcoming T20 tour of New Zealand and back-to-back home white-ball series against India due to lumbar bone stress.Ahead of finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pat Cummins faces race to be fit for first Ashes Test due to ongoing back issue

Australia captain to miss home white-ball series against IndiaMitchell Starc retires from T20Is as squad named to tour New ZealandPat Cummins is no certainty to captain Australia in the first Ashes Test as he deals with stress in his back.The star quick will miss the upcoming T20 tour of New Zealand and back-to-back home white-ball series against India due to lumbar bone stress.Ahead of finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago I will have to tell my granddaughter 'Daddy killed your mummy' I'm outraged her cannabis

Linda Westcarr has been teaching her granddaughter about stranger danger. But she is conscious she will one day have to impart a far more horrific truth: 'Daddy killed your mummy'.

Events

6 h. ago Ben has a law degree. Nicole is an economics graduate. So what possessed them to get engaged as strangers on a dating show... and how on earth are they still married?

Ben Grunewald-Brydie had only just laid eyes on Nicole Stevens - literally, only just - when he asked her to marry him. Even more astonishingly, perhaps, she accepted his proposal immediately.

Economics

8 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Liverpool sign Isak; Guehi deal OFF; Hincapie joins Arsenal; Lammens to Man Utd

All the latest Deadline Day news and rumours as the summer window closes

Economics

8 h. ago The surprising truth about people who prefer to walk around home naked

A study by the University of Rochester in New York looked at how different everyday behaviors are linked to people who display high intellect.

Politics

8 h. ago Transfer deadline day live: Liverpool sign Isak despite Guehi blow, Man Utd striker deal, Arsenal updates

It’s transfer deadline day in the Premier League and across Europe as clubs scramble to finalise their business with the 7pm now passed

Events

8 h. ago Newcastle sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford after bitter Alexander Isak sale confirmed

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Economics

9 h. ago Netflix’s Love Is Blind star says ‘sign me up’ to Strictly Come Dancing

EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of Strictly Come Dancing 2025, it seems one Netflix star may have his sights set on that glitterball in the near future.

Politics

9 h. ago Liverpool sign Alexander Isak in British transfer record £125m deal from Newcastle

Isak signs six-year deal and ‘wants to create history’Deal for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi falls throughLiverpool broke the British transfer record to sign Alexander Isak for £125m from Newcastle on deadline day but were foiled in an attempt to end a stunning window with a deal for Marc Guéhi.On a contrasting day for the Premier League champions, Isak underwent a medical on Merseyside before signing a six-year contract worth around £300,000 a week. Liverpool also stepped up efforts to sign the Crystal Palace captain, Guéhi, who had a medical in London in anticipation of joining Arne Slot’s side after Steve Parish, the Palace chair, accepted £35m plus £5m in add-ons for the defender. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Millie Bobby Brown, 21, shares first snap of baby daughter after surprise adoption

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown announced last month that she had adopted a baby with her husband Jake Bongiovi, and now she's given fans a glimpse into parenthood

Politics

9 h. ago The strange habit that is actually a sign you have a high IQ

A study by the University of Rochester in New York looked at how different everyday behaviors are linked to people who display high intellect.

Politics

10 h. ago When does the January transfer window open? Premier League details confirmed for Man United and Man City

Manchester United and Manchester City cannot sign any new players until January after the summer window closed

Politics

10 h. ago Mother of woman strangled to death by boyfriend 'absolutely betrayed' by justice system

The family have demanded an urgent review of Tape’s sentence

Events