Idris Elba knighted in New Year Honours list
Actor Idris Elba receives a knighthood for his work against knife crime. Torvill, Dean, Warwick Davis and Lionesses also honoured. Full list of recipients revealed.
Actor Idris Elba receives a knighthood for his work against knife crime. Torvill, Dean, Warwick Davis and Lionesses also honoured. Full list of recipients revealed.
Dozens of Kent residents have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to public service, charity, arts, and business in the 2025 New Year Honours list. Discover the local heroes.
Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Meera Syal, and Richard Osman are among the stars honoured in the Greater London New Year list for their services to arts and charity.
King Charles III's 2026 New Year Honours list recognises hundreds of Londoners, including Sir Idris Elba for anti-knife crime work, Matt Lucas, and Meera Syal. See the full list of recipients.
Joel Davis, a member of the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail for a second time after being charged over allegedly menacing messages targeting independent MP Allegra Spender. Read the latest.
Swedish actress May Britt, known for 'The Blue Angel' and her marriage to Sammy Davis Jr., has died at 91. Read about her life and legacy.
Snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan has heaped praise on young talents Wu Yize and Michal Szubarczyk, comparing their styles to legends Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry. Discover his insights on the sport's future.
Snooker icons Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry believe world champion Zhao Xintong can dominate the sport for a decade, comparing his style to Mark Williams. Read their analysis.
Warwick Castle's magical Santa Sleepover returns for 2025 with overnight stays, private Santa meetings and elf visits from £67 per person. Book now for unforgettable Christmas memories.
The NHS has approved a groundbreaking, one-time CAR T-cell therapy for leukaemia, offering new hope with high remission rates and fewer side-effects for patients across England.
Italy clinched the Davis Cup title for a third consecutive year, defeating Spain in the final. Berrettini and Cobolli secured victory in the singles matches. Read the full report.
Pioneer Marianne Rigge OBE, who co-founded the College of Health, revolutionised patient information and NHS waiting list transparency. Discover her lasting legacy.
The UK's largest barefoot living Facebook group has banned close-up foot pictures after members were targeted by foot fetishists. Discover why this community is reclaiming its space.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jack DeJohnette, the visionary drummer and composer whose innovative style transformed modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians.
Boxing superstar Gervonta Davis has publicly rejected an offer to fight Jake Paul, calling the proposal 'nonsense' while a surprising new opponent enters the ring for the YouTube sensation.
Undefeated boxing champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis has been hit with a lawsuit alleging battery and kidnapping, creating major controversy just weeks before his highly anticipated bout against Jake Paul.