Why 2025's Top Albums Are Powered by Loss
From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.
From Lily Allen to Bon Iver, 2025's most acclaimed music is defined by raw human emotion and grief. Discover why this creative depth offers hope against the rise of AI-generated pop.
The opening of Leeds's long-awaited £2.5bn tram system is delayed by 2-3 years to the late 2030s after a government review demanded a full business case. Read the latest on the mass transit project.
City AM unveils NewOpenings.London, a user-friendly web app to discover the capital's newest restaurants. Sort by location, price, and cuisine. Explore London's dynamic dining scene today!
A new survey reveals millions of Brits are breaking Christmas dinner traditions with chips and baked beans, but Londoners cling to Yorkshire puddings. Discover the festive food revolution.
Leading chefs from across the UK share their standout dining experiences of 2025, from London gastropubs to Somerset's finest. Discover where the experts eat.
Christine Hazell, 88, took up drawing six months ago. With progressive memory loss, her raw portraits have become an Instagram sensation, won praise from Tracey Emin, and secured four gallery shows. Discover her inspiring story.
Attic Self Storage admits creating the viral 'messy break-up' scene in central London to promote new facilities. The marketing stunt sparked a nationwide sleuthing frenzy online.
Gardai launch murder investigation after a woman and young boy die in a house fire in Edenderry. A second woman is in hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
A 16-year-old boy faces possible amputation after a Perro de Presa Canario attack in Kirklees. Read the full story on the ongoing impact and court outcome.
Sandwich expert Max Halley rates the UK's 2025 festive sandwiches from Aldi, Pret, M&S and more. Discover which high-street offerings made the nice list and which were a total turkey.
Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes re-records his This Is Lorelei back catalogue on 'Holo Boy'. Discover the sweet-sad acoustic fare defining this US alt-scene pearl's latest release.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals Skipton, North Yorkshire, as the UK's happiest place. Discover the top 10 and why rural living boosts wellbeing.
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
The Yorkshire market town of Skipton tops Rightmove's Happy at Home Index for 2024, praised for its community spirit, access to nature, and affordability. Discover why it's number one.
The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
The final IOPC report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster confirms 97 people were unlawfully killed, but no one will face disciplinary action. Families speak of closure but not justice.
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hague, 16, died in a collision between a minibus and a car in North Yorkshire. A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and bailed.
Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say justice is denied as a report finds 12 retired officers would have faced gross misconduct charges. Read the full story on the latest developments.
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
A damning police watchdog report finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct for Hillsborough failings, but no one will be held accountable. Read the full story on the 'bitter injustice'.
A damning 366-page report reveals South Yorkshire Police 'consistently and intentionally' presented false evidence after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed 97 lives. Read the key findings.
A damning 13-year police watchdog report finds South Yorkshire Police guilty of 'deep complacency' and a 'concerted effort' to blame fans for the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Read the full findings.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases for Hillsborough disaster failings, but none will be disciplined as all have retired. Read the full findings.
The long-awaited IOPC report into police actions during and after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster is published today. Read the key findings on Britain's worst sporting tragedy.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died and another is seriously injured after a crash involving a minibus carrying nine teenagers in Tadcaster. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Tributes flow for Travis Lodge, 25, who died after falling from Houghton Towers in Sowerby Bridge. Police treat death as unexplained and seek witnesses.