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A Guardian writer braved near-gale force winds on Mam Tor to find which brollies are sturdy investments. Discover the top performer and key buying advice for UK weather.
A Guardian writer braved near-gale force winds on Mam Tor to find which brollies are sturdy investments. Discover the top performer and key buying advice for UK weather.
Discover how Jordan Mechner's painstaking rotoscoping and innovative memory tricks created the 1989 hit Prince of Persia, a game that defined a genre and sold over 2 million copies. Read the inside story.
The undercover policing inquiry reveals MI5 compiled detailed files on peaceful protesters using police surveillance. Discover the shocking scale of state monitoring.
Martin Scorsese's brutal boxing biopic Raging Bull, starring Robert De Niro, is now available on Netflix. Discover one of the greatest films ever made.
Sagacious Life, a promising four-year-old, heads to Sha Tin's Leighton Handicap as a key prep for the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. With Zac Purton aboard, he's the one to beat. Read the full preview.
Lovehoney's end-of-year sale offers 50% off the Womanizer Classic 2 Marilyn Monroe Edition. This popular toy is selling out fast, with some colours already gone. Shop the final stock now.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic masterpiece, The Godfather, is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. Discover the iconic story of the Corleone family.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
A wanted criminal in Brazil was arrested by an officer in a Santa Claus costume at a bus station. The 22-year-old was trying to flee on false documents. Watch the moment he was caught.
Two men inspired by Islamic State have been found guilty of plotting a gun attack on a mass Jewish gathering in Manchester. The plot was foiled by an undercover operative.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
Mark Newnham's progressive galloper Invincible Ibis steps up to a mile for the first time this Saturday at Sha Tin. Can he stake his claim for the Four-Year-Old Classic Series? Read our full preview.
As the 1974 slasher classic 'Black Christmas' marks its 50th anniversary, a writer explores why its minimalist terror and chilling ending remain so powerfully effective. Stream it now on Tubi and Amazon Prime.
Mark Jenner, an undercover officer, has confessed to callously stringing along a left-wing activist for five years to infiltrate campaigns. Read the shocking details from the Spycops inquiry.
The legendary Quickshot 2 joystick, a staple of 80s UK gaming, is being revived by Retro Games. Featuring USB connectivity and modern buttons, it launches January 30 for £29.99. Read the full story.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
The 1978 animated film Watership Down, infamous for its dark scenes, is now available to stream on BFI Player via Amazon Prime Video. Discover why this 'children's' film shocked a generation.
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for attempting to smuggle endangered jewelled geckos out of New Zealand in an undercover sting operation. Read the full story.
Uzbek prodigy Nodirbek Abdusattorov triumphs at the XTX London Chess Classic with a phenomenal 3050 performance rating. Discover how England's players staged a dramatic comeback in the final rounds.
Peter Francis reveals senior officers resisted telling Macpherson inquiry about covert monitoring of Stephen Lawrence's family. Read the explosive new testimony.
The original boat used in the classic film 'The African Queen' was scrapped, a fate revealed in a new biography of Katharine Hepburn. Discover the story of a lost cinematic icon.
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
Beloved sitcom Friends is being removed from Netflix in the UK and Ireland on December 30, 2025, sparking fan outcry. Discover the details and where it might stream next.
A public inquiry hears shocking claims of racism within the Met's undercover unit that spied on the Lawrence family and over 1,000 political groups. Read the full testimony.
David Lynch's controversial 1986 masterpiece, Blue Velvet, is now streaming on Netflix. The film, starring Kyle MacLachlan and Dennis Hopper, is considered one of the greatest films of all time.
Steven Spielberg's beloved 1991 film Hook, starring Robin Williams, is now free for Amazon Prime subscribers in the UK. Relive the magic of Neverland today!