Chrissie Hynde's Dog Nico Missing in London, Pleads for Help
Chrissie Hynde, 74, is heartbroken and fears 'malicious' intent after her Jack Russell Nico vanished in Colindale, London, two weeks ago. She pleads for public help.
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Henry Pryor, inventor of Merlyn bowling machine, dies at 92
Henry Pryor, inventor of the Merlyn bowling machine that helped England win the 2005 Ashes, has died aged 92. His machine revolutionized spin bowling practice.
Robbie Williams' 60ft Robot Statue Terrifies Locals
Robbie Williams' 60-foot robot statue 'Om' looms over his former Wiltshire estate, unsettling locals who call it creepy and spooky.
Tributes for Ken Burgess, beloved pet shop owner
Ken Burgess, 80, beloved owner of Burgess Boys Pet Care Centre in New Addington, Croydon, has died. Tributes pour in for the 'heartbeat' of the community.
Clarkson: Paddington Roof Is London's Coolest Landmark
Jeremy Clarkson declares Paddington Station's Brunel-designed roof London's most beautiful landmark, surpassing Tower Bridge and the Natural History Museum.
Peter Gill, playwright and director, dies aged 86
Peter Gill, the acclaimed playwright and director, has died at 86. His agent praised his 'rare emotional delicacy', while colleagues called his contribution to British theatre 'quietly seismic'.
Huw Edwards enters Welsh poetry contest under pseudonym
Disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards entered a Welsh poetry competition under a pseudonym, drawing criticism from actress Sera Cracroft, who said a win would be 'catastrophic' and hurtful to abuse survivors.
Peter Gill obituary: playwright and director dies at 86
Peter Gill, the acclaimed playwright and director who forged his reputation at the Royal Court, has died aged 86. His 1968 DH Lawrence trilogy transformed perceptions of the novelist as a stage writer.
Milan Mourns Franco Baresi at His Funeral
Thousands gathered in Milan to bid farewell to Franco Baresi, the legendary defender who died aged 66, with former teammates and fans paying tribute at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio.
Paranormal investigator can smell ghosts, claims 23-year-old
Harvey More, 23, a former electrician turned paranormal investigator, claims he can smell ghosts and has captured unexplained phenomena, including voices and temperature drops, at haunted UK sites.
Foundling David's Search Ends with Mother's Death
David Stevenson, abandoned in 1960, learns his mother Petra died in 2010, but meets Dutch relatives in an emotional reunion on Long Lost Family.
Fred Stone obituary: precision engineer and model maker
Fred Stone, a precision engineer and toolmaker, built a successful Brighton business, contributing to projects like the Beatles' Yellow Submarine toy and the UK's first skateboard craze. He died aged 89.
Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, president David Adeang announced, restoring the traditional name and altering international codes from NRU to NRO.
Karl the Toilet-Training Tabby: A South London Legend
Karl, a tabby who learned to use a toilet at college, became a beloved neighbourhood figure in south London, mourned by many after his tragic death in 2008.
Bannister's 1954 Miracle Mile Triumph Recalled
In 1954, Roger Bannister won the 'Miracle Mile' at the Commonwealth Games, the first race with two sub-4-minute runners, beating John Landy.
Cricket's Dark Arts: Letters on Cheating and More
Readers recall cricket's cheating history, a regatta scandal, rock salt age, and dinner debates, in response to Guardian editorials.
Weekend Reads: Decadence, Witchcraft, and Joyce's Electorate
This week's essential reads explore the reality of Barnaby Joyce's electorate, the history of witchcraft, the final season of Colin from Accounts, a rediscovered album, and the paradox of modern decadence.
Blind Date: Richard & Katrina, 60s, Share Their Verdict
Richard, 63, and Katrina, 60, met for a blind date in Bristol. Despite no kiss, they rated the evening 8/10 and 9/10 respectively, citing great conversation and impeccable manners.
Treehouse at the Berlin Wall Faces Demolition; Supporters Rally
Supporters of Berlin's iconic Treehouse at the Wall, built by Turkish guest worker Osman Kalin in 1983, fear demolition as a safety hazard and want it preserved as a memorial to postwar migrants.
Garma Festival Opens in Arnhem Land
The Garma festival, hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation and Yolngu people, has kicked off in Arnhem Land, uniting leaders, advocates, and artists.
Victorian book helps man grieve father
A forgotten Victorian children's book, Mrs Leicester's School, helped a man process grief after his father's death, triggered by a story about loss.
Bill Nighy on London sightings: 'I don't own a car'
Bill Nighy says he's aware of the London phenomenon of fans spotting him, noting he walks everywhere and doesn't own a car.
A-ha manager Terry Slater dies at 85
Terry Slater, who managed A-ha for 12 years and launched their career, has died aged 85. Band member Magne Furuholmen called him 'the singularly most important person' in their career.
Dungeon Lane: Beatles nostalgia and coastal beauty
Paul McCartney's album brings tourists to Dungeon Lane, but the southern end offers birdwatching and coastal beauty beyond the sign.
Charting Deaths in Homer's Odyssey: Crew Casualties
A chart tracks the decline of Odysseus's crew in the Odyssey, detailing causes of death from Cyclops attacks to falls, with estimated numbers and timeline.
Ukraine to replace Lenin statue with Cossack chief Mazepa
Ukraine plans to replace a toppled Lenin statue in Kyiv with a monument to Cossack leader Ivan Mazepa, part of a broader decolonisation drive accelerated by Russia's 2022 invasion.
Vargas Llosa biography: left to right with Thatcher love
Gerald Martin's biography traces Mario Vargas Llosa's journey from leftist to Thatcher admirer, revealing a patrician core and a spectacular political migration.
Afghanistan's Beauty: A Photographer's View
Daniel Malikyar, son of Afghan refugees, captures Afghanistan's landscapes, traditions, and dignity in a new book, challenging war-torn stereotypes with images from 2018-2026.
Book returned to Australian library 150 years late
A book published in 1858 was returned to Kiama library after being found bricked into a wall. The late fine would be A$28,000, but the borrower is unknown.
Bill Leader recorded Bert Jansch's third album in hallway
Bill Leader recorded Bert Jansch's third album, Jack Orion, at a flat in St John's Wood, some say in the hallway, pioneering folk baroque style.
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