Trent Park House of Secrets: Bugged mansion where POWs blabbed
A new museum in Trent Park relives its WWII role as a bugged POW camp where German generals spilled secrets, listened to by Jewish refugees in the basement.
Category : Culture
BBC beats ITV in World Cup final viewing figures
BBC's average audience of 9.7m for the World Cup final quadrupled ITV's 2.4m, maintaining its lead from 2022. Coverage peaked at 13.6m viewers.
Apple Crumble: Snoop on Your Family in a New Mystery Game
Apple Crumble, a Knives Out-inspired mystery from Happy Broccoli Games, lets you snoop through your family home to uncover who wants to kill grandma. Release planned for 2026.
Edward Stourton, BBC Radio 4 Today presenter, dies at 68
Ed Stourton, the authoritative and unflappable BBC Radio 4 Today presenter, has died of prostate cancer at 68, sparking memories of his 2008 sacking and distinguished career.
Ithaca: The Greek island at the centre of The Odyssey
Ithaca, the legendary birthplace of Odysseus in Homer's epic, is a quiet Greek island with just 2,000 residents, now in the spotlight due to Christopher Nolan's film adaptation.
Open House London: 644 Venues, Ballot for Downing Street
Open House Festival returns Sept 12-20 with 644 venues opening doors. Ballot for 10 Downing Street opens July 29; BT Tower tours available from Aug 19.
Odyssey fans fly globally to London IMAX for 70mm experience
The Odyssey at BFI IMAX has sold 82,000 tickets, grossing £2.17M, with fans flying from Singapore, LA, and Toronto for the 70mm format. New dates to be added.
West Wittering beach near London locals want secret
West Wittering beach in West Sussex, two hours from London, is praised as 'lovely' but locals urge secrecy to avoid overcrowding; parking fees vary.
Bob Dylan adds 5-night London residency at Royal Festival Hall
Bob Dylan, 85, will play five shows at London's Royal Festival Hall in December 2026 as part of a UK tour. Tickets go on sale July 22 at 10am via Ticketmaster, priced from £90.
Vernon Kay joins Bromley panto Sleeping Beauty this Christmas
BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay will star in Sleeping Beauty at Bromley's Churchill Theatre from Dec 5 to Jan 3, 2027. Tickets range £28-£64.
Alton Towers Minecraft Meet the Mobs Review & Ticket Deals
We visited Alton Towers' new Minecraft Meet the Mobs attraction on opening day. Here's our review and how to get the best ticket deals.
Victoria Beckham's Absence from Mel C's Wedding: Dress Role
Mel C married Chris Dingwall in a secret countryside wedding; Victoria Beckham missed it due to the World Cup but designed her wedding dress.
Rooney tipped for Eurovision after brutal halftime show review
Wayne Rooney called the World Cup final halftime show 'crap', sparking calls for him to commentate Eurovision. The 11-minute show was extended to 27 minutes and featured Madonna, Bieber, and Shakira.
Golden tongues found in ancient Egyptian tombs
Archaeologists discovered golden tongues and coffins in well-preserved tombs at Marina el-Alamein, Egypt, revealing insights into Ptolemaic and Roman funeral rituals.
How Butt Plugs Turned Me Onto Musicals
A gay man with a musical phobia is won over by 'Hole', a musical about unlubricated wooden butt plugs and the apocalypse, now at Soho Theatre before Edinburgh Fringe.
Johnny Boy’s: Cali-Style Diner in Stoke Newington
Johnny Boy’s, a Cali-style diner inspired by LA's immigrant communities, opens in Stoke Newington from the founder of Facing Heaven and Easy 8.
Emmerdale: Serena Sugden's USB theft revealed in latest twist
Serena Sugden is revealed as the thief of a USB stick from Home Farm in Emmerdale, following her reinstatement at the farm after explaining her connection to John Sugden.
Rak-Su Reflect on Simon Cowell and Life After X Factor
Rak-Su discuss winning The X Factor, working with Simon Cowell, and their journey since the show, including new music and personal growth.
David Bowie's childhood home to open to public in 2027 (20.07.2026)
David Bowie's childhood home at 4 Plaistow Grove, Bromley, will open to the public in late 2027 after acquisition by Heritage of London Trust, restored to its 1960s appearance.
Quince Bakery Review: Charming Islington Bakery
Quince Bakery in Islington offers homely, seasonal pastries like brown butter buns and ratatouille galettes, with plans for a café across the road. Rated 5/5 by Time Out.
Armstrong's mom gave lemonade to reporters during moon landing
Bob Wayne, a TV cameraman, recalls Viola Armstrong serving lemonade to reporters outside her home while her son Neil made history on the moon in July 1969.
Make Blank Street's Iced Blondie Latte at Home for Less
Learn how to recreate Blank Street's viral Iced Blondie Latte at home for a fraction of the cost, using instant coffee, brown sugar, and Biscoff spread.
FIFA breaks promise on World Cup half-time show length
FIFA promised Spain and Argentina a 17-minute half-time break for the World Cup final, but the actual break lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds, breaching IFAB rules.
Corrie: Platt baby all-clear but Jodie ruins celebration
Shona and David Platt finally get the all-clear for baby Harper's tumour, but Jodie Ramsey crashes their party by confessing to assault and demanding to move back in.
Lauren Branning's cheating exposed in EastEnders
Lauren Branning's secretive behaviour is sussed by Ian Beale in EastEnders as her affair with Mark Fowler Jr heats up, leading to a confrontation.
Anna Friel: The F Ward, lightbulbs, and no-nonsense women
Anna Friel discusses her new Australian medical drama The F Ward, learning lines in the bath, and why she carries lightbulbs everywhere.
Book decodes Cork slang: langer, premature ejaculator
A new book, 'Langers & Lashes,' collects Cork's rich slang, featuring terms like 'langer' and 'immaculate conception,' highlighting sex, drink, and religion motifs.
Vieni, Birmingham: A scrappy Sicilian gem serving hearty Italian fare
Vieni in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter offers hearty Sicilian dishes like 32-hour ox cheek lasagne and massive arancini in a happy, unpretentious atmosphere.
Virginia Giuffre's brother on her legacy and fight for justice
Sky Roberts, brother of Virginia Giuffre, discusses her posthumous memoir, the ongoing fight for justice against Epstein's network, and his advocacy work.
Grand Ole Opry Centennial: Underwood, Mattea on Sky Arts
Carrie Underwood, Kathy Mattea, and Suzy Bogguss celebrate 100 years of Grand Ole Opry on Sky Arts. Plus, controversial comedy in Unacceptable and more TV highlights.
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