Media Watch host Linton Besser reflects on first year
Linton Besser discusses the challenges of his inaugural year hosting ABC's Media Watch, from investigating colleagues to winning a Walkley award. Discover the dilemmas of media scrutiny.
Linton Besser discusses the challenges of his inaugural year hosting ABC's Media Watch, from investigating colleagues to winning a Walkley award. Discover the dilemmas of media scrutiny.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer receives an Industry Icon award at a ceremony in Algeria, a country where Xbox consoles are not sold. The accolade comes during a challenging period for Xbox, marked by declining sales and studio closures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metro's groundbreaking 'This Is Not Right' campaign has been named Campaign Of The Year at the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards for its impactful reporting on violence against women and girls.
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien delivers powerful Walkley Awards speech warning of Australian media's existential threat. Read his urgent call to action.
After a near-fatal M1 accident at 19 left her with PTSD, Laura Till transformed trauma into triumph by founding Ambition Sports Coaching. Discover how she's now changing young lives across Leicestershire.
Guardian Australia's groundbreaking 'The Descendants' series wins prestigious Walkley Award for Indigenous Affairs coverage, recognising powerful storytelling.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
London artists Onyeka Igwe and Morgan Quaintance jointly win the 2025 Film London Jarman Award. Discover how they use archives to explore history and activism.
Analysis of why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle retain their royal titles while living in the US and receiving humanitarian awards. Discover the ongoing debate.
Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.
Stephen Crean from Wimbledon receives Merton Heroes Award after fighting a knifeman on a Huntingdon train. Read his incredible story of courage.
Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction with powerful speech addressing Gaza crisis and US immigration. Read the full story about this politically charged ceremony.
Yorkshire comedian Ian Smith transformed his career by ditching gimmicks for authentic storytelling about anxiety and fertility struggles. Discover his journey to success.
Manchester United and Brighton lead the chase for Olympiacos teenager Christos Mouzakitis, with a £40m asking price set. Discover the latest on the transfer battle for the Golden Boy award winner.
Tom Cruise finally wins his first Oscar at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, receiving an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement alongside Dolly Parton and other honourees.
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise finally secures his first Academy Award, an honorary Oscar, celebrating with a dance and an emotional speech about cinema.
Legendary British actress Dame Helen Mirren is set to receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2025 Golden Globes, recognising her extraordinary six-decade career in film and television.
Celebrated British novelist Alan Hollinghurst receives the distinguished David Cohen Prize for Literature, recognising his exceptional lifetime contribution to writing.
Comedian and author Sara Pascoe wins the 2025 Jilly Cooper Comedy Women in Print Prize for her novel 'Weirdo', celebrating female comedic talent in literature.
Discover the London pubs serving exceptional gastropub fare that have earned prestigious spots in The Good Food Guide 2025, celebrating Britain's finest culinary pub experiences.