Big Ben26 Oct 2024Cumbrian clock company to turn back Big BenThe clocks go back this weekend, marking the end of British Summer Time. 26 Oct 20241 Jan 2024Hogmanay fireworks see in new year in EdinburghTens of thousands of revellers have taken part in the celebrations.1 Jan 2024UK1 Jan 2024London's Big Ben rings in new yearThis year marks the 100th anniversary of broadcasting the bongs at New Year's Eve.1 Jan 2024UK31 Dec 2023Big Ben's bongs: A century on the airwavesThe UK's most famous chimes were first broadcast live by the BBC on New Year's Eve 1923.31 Dec 2023Entertainment & Arts17 Nov 2023Big Ben Christmas tree on course for LondonA 40-ft Sitka spruce from Northumberland's Kielder Forest will take 'pride of place' in Westminster.17 Nov 2023Tyne & Wear7 Nov 2023Holocaust memorial to be built next to ParliamentA plan was first made in 2015 but stalled due to a law protecting the site as a public park.7 Nov 2023London19 May 2023Big Ben clock stops for the second time in a weekThe Great Clock of the Elizabeth Tower froze on Wednesday and the famous bell failed to chime.19 May 2023London12 Nov 2022Big Ben’s bongs return after restoration workThe bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.12 Nov 2022UK Politics29 Oct 2022Clocks to go back in the UK... including Big BenFor the first time in five years, the famous Westminster clock will be put back to GMT this Sunday.29 Oct 2022UK
