Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.
Rory McIlroy claims the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after a stellar 2025, winning The Masters and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory. Read the full story.
Rory McIlroy fought back tears honouring two fathers at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after they lost daughters in the Southport attack. Read the full emotional story.
The lost 1985 Christmas special of The Cannon and Ball Show is set to air on That's TV for the first time in four decades, bringing festive cheer and classic comedy back to UK screens.
Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson is set to receive his first major Hollywood accolade, the Oscar Wilde award, in March 2025. Discover the career of this critically acclaimed yet underrated star.
Seth Rogen's warm, Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, about a Hollywood movie company, ranks as the 4th best TV show of 2025. Discover the exquisitely excruciating fun.
Former Gladiator and actor Wayne Gordon joins the cast of new British comedy 'Hot Flash', a film tackling menopause and imposter syndrome. Shooting begins in Yorkshire in 2026.
Guardian critics reveal the top stage shows of 2025, from Stereophonic's record-breaking run to Nick Mohammed's career-best comedy and Thick & Tight's eccentric dance. Discover the must-see productions.
Comedian Prashasti Singh explores modern India, gender politics and singledom in her compelling show 'Divine Feminine' at London's Soho theatre until 20 December.
The Starmus festival, co-founded by Brian May, announces a new award honouring the late Jane Goodall. The medal will recognise global efforts to improve the planet, with the first winners revealed in October 2025.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points to set a new NBA record for an 18-year-old, surpassing LeBron James. Read the full story of his historic night in a Dallas Mavericks loss.
Jack Rooke and Joseph Morpurgo revive their acclaimed 2015 comedy shows at London's Soho Theatre. Explore the trend of heritage comedy and its impact on the live scene.
This Country star Daisy May Cooper is reportedly in talks to join Celebrity Traitors season 2 on the BBC in 2026, having withdrawn from the first series. Get the latest casting news and insider details.
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
Broadcaster Sangita Myska alleges Nigel Farage's rhetoric emboldens racist attacks, following slurs from an expelled Reform UK councillor. She warns of a dangerous shift in UK political discourse.
Photographer Ahmad Mansour reveals the story behind his award-winning mobile phone image, a spontaneous shot of a London street scene. Discover how he captured the perfect moment.
The spoof genre makes a comeback with Fackham Hall, a hilarious Downton Abbey parody starring Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. Read our full review of this joke-dense period romp.
Reform UK has revoked the membership of Staffordshire county council leader Ian Cooper following an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at Sadiq Khan and others. Read the full story.
The new high-concept film 'Eternity' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller is a smart romantic comedy that poses a profound afterlife dilemma. In UK cinemas now.
Legendary actor Michael Caine, 92, appears to retire for a fourth time while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Mancunian comic Josh Jones brought his tour to Glasgow, but the show was criticised for lacking substance and strong jokes. Read our full review of the performance at The Stand.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper is under investigation by Reform UK over alleged racist social media posts. Labour MPs demand his resignation. Read the full story.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper faces racism allegations over social media posts targeting Sadiq Khan and others. Reform UK launches urgent investigation.
An unpublished Blackadder Christmas special script, scrapped in the 1980s for fear of causing offence, is on sale for £10,000. Proceeds support children's education charity Theirworld.
Mike Bubbins returns as Tony Mammoth in the BBC Two sitcom's second series. This review explores the show's deadpan send-up of masculinity and its surprising insights into modern life. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Discover the Beautifect Box, the multi-award-winning vanity case with studio-quality LED lighting and smart storage. Loved by celebrities and beauty experts alike. Find out why it's the perfect gift.
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett receives Freedom of the City of London honour, recognising her acting achievements and refugee advocacy work. Discover her inspiring acceptance speech.
Comedians Cariad Lloyd and Rachel Parris reflect on their 14-year friendship forged through improv comedy, parenting journeys and supporting each other through grief. Discover their heartwarming story.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg makes NBA history as youngest player ever to score 35 points, breaking LeBron James' record while leading Dallas Mavericks to victory.
Comedian Judi Love reveals how laughter helped her heal from trauma as she prepares for 23-date tour 'All About the Love'. The TV star discusses her journey from social work to comedy stardom.