Higgins reveals musical secret behind Masters run
Snooker legend John Higgins, 50, becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist since 1983, attributing form to relaxed approach and London's musical theatre. Read his full story.
Snooker legend John Higgins, 50, becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist since 1983, attributing form to relaxed approach and London's musical theatre. Read his full story.
Nasser Al Wadaei, said to be 142 with 134 descendants, has died. UK ageing expert casts doubt on the extraordinary claim, citing statistical improbability.
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and Labour defence minister, who has died at 105. A remarkable life of service spanning WWII, politics, and historic debates.
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover a 9,500-year-old cremation pyre, the oldest of its kind in Africa, revealing complex rituals of ancient hunter-gatherers. Read the full story.
Mark Brooks, 53, survived necrotising fasciitis after a gruelling medical battle. His story highlights the deadly infection's symptoms and the importance of rapid action.
Discover the top theatre streaming this January. Watch James Corden's star-making farce, a glitzy musicals night, and breakdancers interpreting Bach. Stream now!
A new wave of social media comedy is dissecting modern masculinity through self-deprecating sketches. Discover the comedians leading the charge and why 'dumb masculinity' is proving so hilarious.
New data reveals a major shift in dating preferences. Women now value creativity and emotional intelligence over height and finance jobs. Discover why the 'ideal man' has changed.
A 29-year-old British man has been found shot dead on Spain's Costa Blanca, the latest in a series of violent incidents involving UK and Irish nationals. Police suspect drug links.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been definitively ruled out of Tuesday's Premier League match against Wolves by manager Ruben Amorim. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris provides a positive update on Dan Ballard's ankle injury ahead of the New Year's Day Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
Discover the incredible story of 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house. Built 411 years ago, it withstood the Great Fire, the Civil War, and the Blitz. Explore its rich history now.
Former football manager Harry Redknapp celebrates a dream victory as The Jukebox Man wins a dramatic King George VI Chase at Kempton. The gutsy win sets up a Cheltenham Gold Cup bid.
London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
Plan the perfect Boxing Day escape with a historic walk in St Albans, ending at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub. A 90-minute route from the station, via a cathedral and Roman park.
Manchester United face a mounting injury crisis as they prepare to host Newcastle United in the Premier League. Get the latest team news, predicted lineup, and kick-off details.
Met Police are increasingly concerned for Samuel, 21, who vanished from Ealing a week ago. He is vulnerable and needs daily medication. Call 999 with info.
Ben Pauling's The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, is the expert selection to win a vintage King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Read the full preview and tips.
Netflix unveils the first teaser for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', starring Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan. The film hits cinemas in March 2025. Get the full story.
Fans are celebrating the first trailer for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'. The Netflix film, starring Cillian Murphy, hits cinemas in March 2026.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
A 47-year-old Perth man faces charges of racial harassment after allegedly posting online support for the Bondi Junction attack. Police confirm a swift investigation.
Football legend Harry Redknapp targets a famous Boxing Day victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton with his contender, The Jukebox Man. Read his incredible racing journey.
In December 1914, British and German soldiers spontaneously ceased fire to share Christmas. Explore the true story of football, fraternisation and the forbidden humanity of the WW1 truce.
A British man has had his Australian visa cancelled after being charged for displaying Nazi symbols. The case highlights strict immigration enforcement against hate symbols.
Review of Guz Khan's charming BBC Christmas special 'Stuffed', a funny and sweet tale of a family's Lapland holiday. Now available on iPlayer.
Discover the real London spots featured in Rowan Atkinson's new festive Netflix series, Man Vs Baby. From Piccadilly Circus to a historic Tower Hill landmark.
A 22-year-old London man faces serious charges after allegedly throwing a corrosive substance at two women in Blackwater. He has been granted bail and will appear in crown court next month.
Steven Spielberg allegedly refused to work with Ben Affleck due to a grudge from a holiday pool incident involving his son. Get the full Hollywood feud story.