Met Gala 2025: A Celebration of Black Style and Tailoring - Coverage of Fashion's Biggest Night
While the UK slept, the over in the US on the first Monday in May — it's that time again: the 2025 Met Gala. The annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gathered fashion and entertainment's biggest names to interpret this year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
The star-studded red carpet dazzled with Hollywood's finest — Rihanna (sporting a surprise baby bump!), Pamela Anderson (debuting a fresh haircut), Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore — and the fashion was nothing short of spectacular. Read on to discover every show-stopping look from the 2025 Met Gala and learn more about the theme.
Bushy Park: Wildlife Photography Exhibition - Favourites UK & Abroad
This weekend, join the Bushy Park Photography group, in their Favourites UK & Abroad Photography Exhibition.
This exhibition, held in the Landmark Arts Centre in London, incorporates an array of natural history genres from wildlife, landscapes, nature, travel, macro, and abstract.
Whitley Award 2025 Winners Lead on Species Revival, Pacts for Private Protected Areas and Fight vs Plant Poaching
UK charity the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is recognising seven outstanding conservationists with 2025 Whitley Awards and £400,000 ($529,000) in funding to sustain their work to revive wildlife species in Rwanda, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia.
At a time when governments are cutting overseas aid, the funding will help to ensure a future for species and their broader ecosystems, including jaguars, Bornean elephants, brown spider monkeys, Javan gibbons, the El Rincón stream frog, Grey Crowned Cranes, as well as Yew trees and orchids.
Nepal’s Reshu Bashyal Wins 2025 Whitley Award for Addressing Poaching of Orchids, Yews
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), is recognising Nepal’s Reshu Bashyal with a 2025 Whitley Award for addressing the illegal trade in orchids and yews in the country, which has been driven by soaring international demand for their medicinal and ornamental properties.
Indonesia’s Rahayu Oktaviani Wins 2025 Whitley Award for Ensuring Continuous Canopy for Endangered Javan Gibbons
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature, is recognising Indonesia’s Rahayu Oktaviani with a 2025 Whitley Award for her work to protect the Endangered Javan gibbon on Java, one of the most densely populated islands on earth where less than 10 percent of forests remain.
Argentina’s Dr Federico Kacoliris Wins 2025 Whitley Award to Expand Protection for El Rincón Frog Habitat in Somuncura Plateau
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), is recognising Dr Federico Kacoliris with a 2025 Whitley Award for his work to expand protection for the most threatened amphibian in Argentina: the El Rincón stream frog.
Malaysia’s Dr Farina Othman Wins 2025 Whitley Award for Work with Bornean Elephants in Palm Oil Landscape
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature, is recognising Dr Farina Othman with a 2025 Whitley Award for her work to save the last 300 Bornean elephants in the east coast of Sabah State in Malaysia’s Borneo amid shrinking habitat for the world’s smallest elephant.
Rwanda’s Dr Olivier Nsengimana Wins 2025 Whitley Gold Award to Lead Protection for Grey Crowned Crane and its Wetland Habitat Across East Africa
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), is recognising Dr Olivier Nsengimana with the 2025 Whitley Gold Award for his leadership in rebuilding the Grey Crowned Crane population in Rwanda and for an ambitious plan to secure protection across East Africa for the iconic bird and its wetland habitat.
Brazil’s Dr Yara Barros Wins 2025 Whitley Award for Jaguar Revival in Iguaçu National Park
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), is recognising Brazil's Dr Yara Barros with a 2025 Whitley Award for her work to protect jaguars in Iguaçu National Park in the Atlantic Forest, where populations are growing and her team is teaching local communities how to co-exist with the apex predator.
Colombia’s Dr Andrés Link Wins 2025 Whitley Award to Expand Private Protected Areas for Brown Spider Monkeys
UK charity, the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), is recognising Dr Andrés Link with a 2025 Whitley Award for his work to protect brown spider monkeys in the lowland rainforests of central Colombia and to scale his work by reconnecting the species’ fragmented habitat in private protected areas.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines becomes first cruise line to launch Carbon Literacy training
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to launch a Carbon Literacy training programme for its shoreside team, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable practices.
Berlin Fashion Week SS26: the Winners of Berlin Contemporary and Studio2Retail
The winners of the BFW concept competition in the categories "Berlin Contemporary" and "Studio2Retail" have been announced: a total of 25 concepts will receive funding and will be presented during Berlin Fashion Week, taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2025, in the German capital.
Virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird
Virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird.
One of the UK’s most popular songbirds is in rapid decline, and garden owners are being encouraged to share their sightings with researchers.
The Best of British Wildlife Photography: 2025 Winners Announced
The winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 have been unveiled. An image of a red fox on patrol through the Bristol city centre has taken the top prize in this prestigious award.
The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a revered showcase of nature photography in Britain and a crucial reminder of what value our woodlands, wetlands and other ecosystems still hold.
The Oscars 2025 | 97th Academy Awards
Get the latest news about the 2025 Oscars, including nominations, winners, predictions and red carpet fashion at 97th Academy Awards Oscars.
Best Bluebell walks for National Walking Month from RSPB
Nothing heralds the arrival of spring quite like Bluebells, when the unfurling of violet carpets across our woodlands at last signals the end of winter’s grip. With peak Bluebell season tending to land – weather dependent – between April to May, this year’s National Walking Month (May 1-31) presents the ideal incentive to head into the great outdoors and seek this spectacle out.
The RSPB have cherry-picked some of the best Bluebell walks to enjoy across their reserve network, alongside refreshment suggestions for that well-earned snack or lunch at the end (or even the beginning!) of your Bluebell stroll.
BAFTAS: Winners announced - 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards
The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced last night in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London and broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer. The EE BAFTAs celebrate the very best in film of the past year.
BAFTAS: Pre-show Special guests, presenters and attendees for the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards
Tonight, nominees and guest presenters will celebrate another tremendous year for film at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards. David Tennant returns as host and the ceremony will be broadcast on Sunday 16 February 2025 at 7:00pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Ahead of the ceremony, audiences can tune into Clara Amfo and Alex Zane live from the iconic red carpet on BAFTA’s YouTube channel and Ash Holmes and Jack Remmington will be reporting exclusively on BAFTA’s digital channels, giving audiences access to all the arrivals #EEBAFTAs.
Bridgerton Season 4: Benedict meets his Lady In Silver at the Masquerade Ball
Netflix's "Season of Love" event revealed exciting new details about Season 4, including cast additions, elaborate masquerade costumes, and a pivotal romantic encounter.
The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to the bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down - until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother's masquerade ball.
Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World's Red Hulk smashes through Trafalgar Square with Cap's shield in hand
The much-anticipated premiere of Bridgerton's season 3 was a dazzling affair as stars graced the red carpet in an array of stunning ensembles.
The evening was filled with glamour and excitement, reflecting The cast and filmmakers of Marvel Studios’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ arrived in London, putting the Shield centre stage to celebrate the film releasing in UK cinemas from February 14, 2025.