Good News for Culture in Britain
Culture
Portsmouth’s new Royal Marines museum brings 360 years of service to life
A £15m Royal Marines museum is due to open in Portsmouth, combining historic artefacts, immersive displays and hands-on challenges for visitors.
1 November 2026
Culture
Library use rises across England as 36% engage with services
New government figures show library engagement in England reached 36% in 2025/26, with both physical visits and digital use increasing.
21 October 2026
Culture
West Midlands lands £100m boost as filming boom creates jobs across the region
West Midlands screen productions generated £15.5m in early 2026, as a new £100m investment aims to grow jobs, skills and studio space.
12 October 2026
Culture
Britain’s prettiest pubs are waiting for your votes!
CAMRA is inviting nominations for its 2027 Pub Design Awards, celebrating standout pubs, clever conversions and community-led refurbishments across the UK.
12 October 2026
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Culture
£2.1m backing keeps England’s regional film industry rolling
6 October 2026
Culture
National Videogame Museum launches UK-wide mission to save gaming history
29 September 2026
Culture, Inspiration
UK Cities Compete for £10m National Title | City of Culture
18 March 2026
Culture
London Crowned World’s No.2 City to Raise a Family
11 March 2026
Culture, Fun
Flushed with Pride: Britain’s Best Loos Crowned
9 February 2026
Culture
£180m Boost for Welsh Towns – Locals to Lead Revival!
5 February 2026
Culture, Entertainment
Get Singing: BBC’s Biggest Music Education Push in a Decade
27 January 2026
Culture
Lost for 220 Years – Robert Burns’ Forgotten Portrait Returns Home
26 January 2026
Culture
£1.5bn Lifeline to Save Britain’s Museums, Libraries and Local Arts
22 January 2026
Culture, Tourism
UK’s Cultural Scene Set to Sparkle with New Museum Openings in 2026
6 January 2026