A journalist's four-month journey through 2025's toughest game, Hollow Knight: Silksong, became a parallel to learning to live with debilitating nerve pain. Discover how gaming's lessons on suffering diverged from reality.
A major Japanese electronics retailer is pleading with customers to sell their old gaming PCs as AI-driven component shortages leave shelves bare. The crisis threatens console launches and UK prices.
Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan's 'Reef, Beef & Bubbles' menu. Get a 6oz steak, half lobster, sides and a drink for just £24.95. Available weekdays until 26th Jan.
New research reveals regular cultural engagement, like gallery visits or choir singing, significantly improves health and longevity. Discover why creativity should be a daily habit.
Photographer Beezer recounts the dizzying day he captured maintenance workers on the Clifton Suspension Bridge with no safety gear. A snapshot of a bygone era in Bristol's history.
Discover five expert-recommended, affordable products to enhance your health and wellbeing this January 2026, from sleep aids to fitness gear, all under £80.
As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, we explain UK workplace temperature laws, employer responsibilities, and what to do if it's too cold to work. Stay informed and safe.
Got health and fitness questions? Guardian Live invites you to submit queries for a panel featuring Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape. Get expert advice on exercise, diet, and wellness.
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
A woman in her 20s and a baby were hospitalised after a hit-and-run on the A22 Godstone Road in Whyteleafe. Surrey Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
For women over 40, stubborn weight gain is often due to hormonal changes affecting metabolism, not diet failure. Discover why the 'calories in, calories out' model fails and what to do.
The first Games Inbox of 2026 sees readers celebrating Switch 2 success, seeking post-stroke gaming advice, and speculating on the next Nintendo Direct. Join the conversation.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash surpasses $1bn at the global box office, defying sceptics and securing the future of the epic film series. Discover how the slow-burn success continues.
Struggling to lose weight after 40 despite no diet change? Experts say shifting hormones, not just calories, are key. Discover the science and a potential natural solution.
New research shows persistence with unattainable goals harms mental health. Experts explain when to modify or abandon goals for improved wellbeing. Learn the signs.
London faces nearly two weeks of rain and sleet from January 7, but temperatures will rise to 8C. Get the full BBC forecast and health alerts here.
Ben Lennard shares his journey with pornography addiction, which began in childhood and escalated in his 20s, damaging his mental health and relationships. More than half of UK therapists report a rise in similar cases.
Struggling to begin a new habit? Experts reveal how to start running, cooking, dating, therapy and 11 other activities. Learn the basics and take your first step today.
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
A new study reveals why 76% of Brits delay going to the loo, and the serious health consequences, from constipation to long-term bowel issues. Listen to your body.
A man in his 80s was killed in a hit-and-run involving a Mercedes on the A289 in Gillingham. A third suspect from North London has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Science confirms chronic stress suppresses immunity via cortisol. Discover the difference between short-term worry and long-term health risks, and what you can do about it.
Maddy, 24, and Luke, 26, discuss the pressures of being newlyweds, differing sex drives, and how marriage brought them new sexual freedom. Read their candid story.
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
Struggling with winter fitness? A counsellor and top PTs reveal 7 actionable tips to launch your New Year's health goals, boost mental wellbeing, and stay on track.
A London Ambulance Service paramedic was dismissed after claiming her sister was critically ill, a lie exposed by Christmas decoration photos on Facebook. Discover the full misconduct case details.
Journalist Dominik Diamond reveals his household's most-played games of 2025, from Overwatch to Balatro, and shares his personal gaming highs and lows. Discover which title saved his soul and the scandal that shocked him.
Is there a perfect time of day for sex? Experts reveal how hormones, age, and lifestyle shape our sexual peaks, from morning passion in your 20s to intentional intimacy later in life.
New research challenges the view that curiosity declines with age, revealing it becomes more targeted. Discover how maintaining broad curiosity can keep our brains young. Listen to the full podcast.