Spoilers for the latest EastEnders episode on BBC iPlayer. Max Branning drops a bombshell about Cindy Beale, causing a violent punch-up and dividing the Beale and Branning families at a christening.
TV presenter Rylan Clark has joked about being 'cancelled twice' in a year during a pantomime performance, months after his controversial comments on immigration sparked 702 Ofcom complaints. Read the full story.
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.
Quality Street has ended months of speculation by revealing its 2025 mystery sweet is a Pineapple Creme, available exclusively at John Lewis until January. Discover the reaction.
Discover two stunning, easy-to-make party recipes from Rukmini Iyer: grilled halloumi with pineapple salsa and za'atar roast carrots with labneh. Perfect for festive gatherings.
Discover the must-see London theatre opening in January 2026, from star-led West End premieres to avant-garde Shakespeare and hit Edinburgh transfers. Book your tickets now.
From Katy Perry's space flight to Bezos's Venice wedding, 2025 saw a public backlash against vacuous celebrity. Explore the cultural shift demanding substance over spectacle.
A rundown of the year's most disappointing television, from the cringe-inducing finale of 'And Just Like That' to Kim Kardashian's zero-star drama 'All's Fair'. Discover what went wrong.
Rabbi Yossi Friedman leads a poignant memorial at Bondi Pavilion, reading the names of 15 victims three times daily. A powerful act of remembrance for the Sydney community.
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker faces backlash after daughter Alabama, 20, reveals luxury lingerie haul from Agent Provocateur as a Christmas gift. Fans divided over 'cringe' present.
Forget fireworks! Start 2026 with iconic movie scenes perfectly timed to midnight. Discover the exact start times for films like Wicked and The Great Gatsby for a cinematic New Year's Eve.
Your complete guide to Disney on Ice 'Find Your Hero' at London's O2 Arena. Get door opening times, show durations, and dates from Dec 26 to Jan 4. Plan your magical visit now!
Molly-Mae Hague credits Medicube Zero Pore Pad Mild for transforming her skin's clarity. Discover the viral K-Beauty toner pads she swears by for glass skin results.
Fans of HBO's The Last of Us are dismayed after Danny Ramirez is recast for season three, sparking fears for the show's future following Neil Druckmann's departure. Read the full story.
Meet the superfans taking their love for Diet Coke to new heights with permanent tattoos, exclusive merchandise, and elaborate rituals. Discover what fuels this unique cultural phenomenon.
Explore how 2025's biggest films, from Superman to The Naked Gun reboot, cast jargon-spouting tech billionaires as the ultimate antagonists, mirroring real-world anxieties about AI and power.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has gone public with his new partner, 27-year-old model Oliver Cole. The couple shared a Christmas selfie, with friends saying they are 'very much on the same wavelength'.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued an urgent reminder that tickets are mandatory for the Thames-side New Year's Eve fireworks display. Those without must watch on BBC or from other viewpoints.
Nadia Davids' novel 'Cape Fever' dissects the complex relationship between a mistress and her maid in modern Cape Town. Read our in-depth review of this powerful literary work.
Author Nana Ama Addo-Brenyah's debut novel 'The Party Season' captures Ghana's vibrant Detty December, filling a gap in contemporary fiction. Discover how she translated the energy onto the page.
Photographer Sarah Lee reveals how her winter work focuses on capturing light, not darkness. Explore her introspective project and the poignant quotes that guide her vision.
Charity Dingle's devastating confession about her baby's true paternity threatens to destroy multiple lives in the explosive Emmerdale and Coronation Street crossover, Corriedale.
Denise Welch reveals why she brought back the 'completely inappropriate' Steph Haydock for Waterloo Road's revival, promising the same iconic, un-PC character fans loved. Read the exclusive interview.
Don Ng's debut film 'No Time for Goodbye' explores asylum-seeker loneliness in London but falters with sentimentality. Read our full review of the UK cinema release.
A chilling account of the 1781 Zong massacre, where 132 enslaved Africans were murdered for insurance money, and how this atrocity fuelled Britain's abolitionist movement.
The Netherlands' beloved 'levenslied' genre, a sentimental and brassy folk-pop, is booming with young fans. We explore its roots and modern evolution at Amsterdam's Muziekfeest van het Jaar.
Declassified files show Tony Blair's government dismissed a UK-led invasion of Zimbabwe in 2004 as not a 'serious option', warning of heavy casualties and legal hurdles.
Alex Young, once a teen EDM star, reveals how UK dance culture helped him reinvent himself as Villager after addiction struggles. Discover his unique sound.
A review of Netflix's chilling documentary on Utah life coach Jodi Hildebrandt, convicted of extreme child abuse. The film prompts questions about voyeurism in true-crime. Stream now.
Kerry Wyatt and Eric Pollard's sham marriage for money is discovered by Jai Sharma, who threatens to go to the police. Will Eric's dark past silence him? Spoilers from the early ITVX release.