Photographer Martin Parr Dies Aged 72
The celebrated British photographer Martin Parr, famed for his vivid and satirical chronicles of modern life, has passed away at 72. Explore his enduring legacy.
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John Sutter, Head of King's College Maths School, Dies at 59
Tributes pour in for John Sutter, the visionary founding head of King's College London Mathematics School, who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy in maths education.
Architectural Icon Frank Gehry Dies at 96
Frank Gehry, the revolutionary architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and other global landmarks, has died at 96. Explore his life and seismic impact on modern design.
Gillian Hopwood, pioneering textile artist, dies at 88
Gillian Hopwood, the influential British textile artist renowned for her vibrant public art installations, has died aged 88. Explore her life and legacy.
2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
Simon Cowell's New Boyband & Taylor Swift Doc Top Streaming Picks
Your guide to the week's top streaming releases. Simon Cowell hunts for a new boyband on Netflix, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour documentary lands on Disney+, plus new Star Wars, Percy Jackson and more.
Obituary: Glenys Thomas, social work pioneer, dies at 87
Tribute to Glenys Thomas, a Birmingham-based social work educator and activist who dedicated her life to challenging injustice, from Algeria's refugee camps to Greenham Common.
Artist Jane Birt, wife of ex-BBC head Lord Birt, dies aged 82
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours, book illustrations and vibrant social life, has died aged 82. Discover her journey from 1960s Oxford to rural Wales.
Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist
Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.
Guitarist Steve Cropper, Soul Pioneer, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and songwriter behind 'Green Onions' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', has died at 84. Read about his monumental legacy in soul and rock.
Sir Terence English, Transplant Pioneer, Dies at 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who launched the UK's first successful heart transplant programme at Papworth Hospital, has died aged 93. Read his remarkable story.
West Ham United Legend Billy Bonds Dies Aged 79
West Ham United mourns the passing of Billy Bonds, their record appearance holder and two-time FA Cup-winning captain, voted the club's greatest ever player. Read his remarkable story.
Simon Cowell's New Boyband Hunt Faces Gen Z Challenge
Simon Cowell launches a new Netflix show to find a boyband, but must adapt his brutal judging style for a social media-savvy generation. Can the old formula still work?
Scotland's Brutalist Beauties Captured in New Book
A new book showcases Scotland's finest Brutalist architecture, revealing the social vision behind the concrete. Discover the buildings that defined a postwar era.
Labour MP Keith McDowall, a 'quiet force' in politics, dies at 77
Tributes pour in for Labour MP Keith McDowall, who has died aged 77. Remembered as a dedicated constituency man and a key figure in social policy, his legacy spans decades of public service.
Rhoda Kalema, pioneering Ugandan MP, dies at 96
Rhoda Kalema, a trailblazing Ugandan politician and women's rights advocate, has passed away at 96. Discover the life of the nation's first female MP.
BBC broadcaster Brian Hayes dies aged 88
Tributes pour in for Brian Hayes, the legendary BBC radio presenter known for his sharp wit and commanding voice, who has passed away at 88. Read about his remarkable career.
Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91
Professor Michael Twyman, founder of Reading University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his legacy in design education.
England cricketer Robin Smith dies aged 62
Robin Smith, the fearless England and Hampshire batter famed for his powerful hitting, has died at 62. We look back at his career and battles.
Guardian corrects government spending chart and obituary
The Guardian has published corrections to a government expenditure chart that mislabelled £400bn and omitted £62bn, and an obituary for architect Christopher Mullan. Read the full details of the amendments.
Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, Masters and US Open Winner, Dies Aged 74
American golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, who won the 1979 Masters on his debut and the 1984 US Open, has died aged 74. Read about his career highs and controversies.
F1 Ground Effect Co-Inventor Peter Wright Dies Aged 79
Peter Wright, the engineer who co-created F1's revolutionary 'ground effect' chassis for Lotus, has died. His later safety work saved countless lives. Read his remarkable story.
Punk fashion icon Pam Hogg dies aged 66
Groundbreaking Scottish designer and artist Pam Hogg has died at 66. A true punk spirit, she shaped London's fashion and club scene for decades. Read the tribute by her friend Irvine Welsh.
Independent Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, founding editor of The Independent newspaper, has died aged 88. Discover how he revolutionised British journalism and his lasting legacy.
Greater Manchester Headteacher Phil Taylor Dies Aged 81
Phil Taylor, the charismatic Greater Manchester headteacher who regularly challenged education ministers on television, has died aged 81. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
Cowell Responds to Liam Payne's One Direction Claims
Simon Cowell addresses Liam Payne's revelations about One Direction's confinement struggles and reflects on the late singer's tragic death. Read his emotional response.
Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85
Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.
Cottenham theatre legend Clive Borrow dies aged 85
Remembering Clive Borrow, Cottenham's amateur theatre icon who performed in 76 shows and directed 26 productions. Discover his remarkable legacy in Cambridgeshire arts.
David Young, linguistics author and Welsh lover, dies at 94
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
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