London's 2026 New Year's Day Parade: Your Complete Guide
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Category : Culture
Best and Worst Christmas Sandwiches 2025 Revealed
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.
White House Chief Usher's 37-Year Memoir Revealed
Exclusive insights from Gary Walters, the longest-serving White House chief usher, on serving seven presidents, state dinners, and the day of 9/11. Discover the untold stories.
Best Sci-Fi Books of 2025: A Guide
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
Thomas Skinner emotional on Celebrity Apprentice return
Thomas Skinner broke down in tears filming The Celebrity Apprentice festive special, reflecting on how the BBC show transformed his life. The episode airs December 29 on BBC One.
Netflix's 'The Abandons' Criticised as 'Everything Wrong with TV'
Netflix's new Western series 'The Abandons', starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, faces scathing reviews and low ratings. Discover why critics and fans are calling it a major disappointment.
Kim Cattrall secretly marries Russell Thomas in London
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall, 69, has wed her partner, audio engineer Russell Thomas, 54, in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Read their modern love story.
Melody's Echo Chamber 'Unclouded' Album Review
French musician Melody Prochet returns with her fourth album 'Unclouded', a calming, baroque dreampop record featuring lush strings and airy vocals. Explore the enchanted soundscape now.
Stephen Collins cartoon: Maria's Glockenspiel joy
A new cartoon by Stephen Collins captures Maria's infectious joy while playing the glockenspiel. Discover the charming illustration and its celebration of musical delight.
EastEnders: Sam Mitchell returns to Albert Square
EastEnders fans are celebrating the dramatic return of legendary character Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf, to Walford. The comeback promises festive fireworks and a powerful new breast cancer storyline. Read the full details here.
Barbican Centre gets £451m overhaul for accessibility
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
Meghan Markle's exact Christmas pyjamas found for £170
Discover the luxurious Eberjey pyjama set Meghan Markle wore in her Netflix show. This chic, festive nightwear is the perfect Christmas gift idea for 2025.
Best Films on TV This Week: De Niro, Collette & More
Your weekly guide to the top films on UK television and streaming, featuring Robert De Niro in a gripping mafia drama and Toni Collette in a sun-drenched Italian romance. Tune in from Sunday 7 December.
Laura Cannell's Dark Yuletide Exploration
Violinist Laura Cannell releases her darkest Christmas album yet, 'Brightly Shone the Moon', offering a murky and melancholy twist on familiar carols. Discover this sonic journey through bleakness and beauty.
The Redwalls singer Justin Baren dies aged 40
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
Netflix in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix is now the frontrunner to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets in a move that would reshape Hollywood. The deal includes a $5bn breakup fee.
Alex Webb shoots Lavazza's 2026 calendar for Magnum
Lavazza unveils its 2026 calendar, shot by renowned Magnum photographer Alex Webb, celebrating the vibrant essence of Italian lifestyle through evocative street photography.
This Is Lorelei: Nate Amos's Sweet-Sad Acoustic Return
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.
Emmerdale: Celia Evades Police as Family Fears Death
In shocking Emmerdale spoilers, Celia Daniels outsmarts the police, leaving Marlon and Rhona terrified. Can the family escape Ray's violent control? Full story and spoilers here.
The Wild World of Fake Movies Within Real Films
From 'Home Alone' to 'The Holiday', fake films within movies are a fascinating art form. Discover how they're made and why audiences wish they were real.
Gilliam and Boorman on Tom Stoppard's Genius and Friendship
Terry Gilliam and John Boorman share intimate memories of the late playwright Tom Stoppard, recalling his linguistic brilliance, the creation of 'Brazil', and his innate elegance. Read their tributes.
Mortal Kombat actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies aged 75
Prolific actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, famed for playing Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat, has died at 75 from stroke complications. We look back at his 40-year career.
Corrie's Tracy Barlow seeks revenge on Cassie Plummer
Tracy Barlow overhears Cassie Plummer slagging her off on the cab radio in Coronation Street, sparking a cunning new revenge plot. Will this end their war?
Emmerdale: Ruby's illegal wine trade sparks Charity clash
Ruby Miligan's new wine venture lands her in hot water with Charity Dingle and Jai Sharma. As she struggles, Charity offers a deal, but Ruby's past with Anya could unravel everything. Read the latest spoilers.
Readers' Top 10 Breathtaking European Churches
Guardian readers reveal their favourite chapels, churches and cathedrals across Europe, from Norway's Arctic Cathedral to a hidden Kent church with Chagall windows. Discover stunning art, architecture and serene locations.
2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss
Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.
Simon Cowell's New Boyband & Taylor Swift Doc Top Streaming Picks
Your guide to the week's top streaming releases. Simon Cowell hunts for a new boyband on Netflix, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour documentary lands on Disney+, plus new Star Wars, Percy Jackson and more.
TV Tonight: Christmas Prep & Kate Winslet on Graham Norton
Channel 4's 'Batch from Scratch at Christmas' shows how to prep your festive dinner months early. Plus, Kate Winslet discusses her first film as director on The Graham Norton Show. Your essential evening viewing guide.
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