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Where art thou? The satellite dish with a howling wolf transformed into a moon with nighttime lighting. banksy/Instagram

Art

Dish It Out: New Banksy Street Art Quickly Removed by Masked Group

A satellite dish depicting a wolf howling was taken down from a London roof in broad daylight, providing further publicity for the work and artist.

Waterworks in court win the day! Nick Youngson/Pix4free

Nature

Jury Pool: Environmentalist Juror Swears His Oath on Water

Turns out you don’t have to follow the age-old oaths sworn before serving jury duty. This past week in a British court, one juror was permitted to swear on a river, which came as a surprise to many, not to mention to the river itself.

Banksy Artwork Thieves at Work YouTube Screenshot / Evening Standard

Art

Banksy’s Latest Artwork Stolen Within an Hour of Unveiling

The artist’s latest street art was swiftly and daringly stolen in London just hours after the artist confirmed its existence. The bold heist executed with a Lime bike and bolt cutters unfolded in broad daylight leaving onlookers bewildered.

Excavations at Holborn Viaduct City of London/Twitter

History

Archaeologists Uncover Rare Roman Funerary Bed in London Excavation

In a remarkable discovery, a fully intact Roman funerary bed has been unearthed in London, shedding light on ancient burial practices. The find offers a unique insight into Roman funerary customs and provides a rare glimpse into 2000 years of history in the heart of the city.

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News

Cemetery’s Innovative Initiative for Sustainability

Highgate Cemetery, London’s historic burial ground is addressing its space shortage with a Grave Renewal Initiative. This pioneering approach reclaims unused graves, to ensure the cemetery’s future as an active burial site, not just a tourist attraction.

Cursed Painting thelondonbridgeexperience/Instagram

Paranormal

Cursed Painting Continues to Wreak Havoc in London

A seemingly cursed portrait of a girl, returned twice to a charity shop, now resides at The London Bridge Experience, causing alleged paranormal activity. Despite personal misfortunes and eerie incidents, the new owner remains determined to keep the unsettling artwork.

Camel Spotted in London Went Viral Pexels / Amelie Büttner

Animals

Camel Strolls Through London Streets Sparking Hilarity and Controversy

The streets of London witnessed an unusual sight as a camel casually walked through a neighborhood capturing the attention of locals. The viral video sparked a wave of online humor revealing the camel’s role in an annual Christmas nativity run organized by a local church.