Debra Oswald: How Childhood Curiosity Shapes a Life
Writer Debra Oswald reveals how her father's lesson to 'follow your curious nose' became a lifelong tool for creativity, connection, and even coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Writer Debra Oswald reveals how her father's lesson to 'follow your curious nose' became a lifelong tool for creativity, connection, and even coping with a cancer diagnosis.
From icy swims in England to climate-affected harvests in Indonesia, The Guardian's photo editors capture poignant global moments on 26 December 2025. Explore the full gallery of images.
British Museum staff raise concerns over a proposed 'red, white and blue' themed ball, citing links to far-right flag campaigns. Discover the internal debate.
Bag a designer bargain: Selfridges' Boxing Day sale offers a Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace for just £85, down from £155. Discover the deal and alternative jewellery savings.
A violent fight broke out at London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve. Watch the shocking viral video and see how police responded. No arrests were made.
Anthropologie's popular gold-plated initial necklace is half price at £20. The 'bubble font' design is selling fast, with shoppers praising its modern style. Get the deal while stock lasts.
Los Angeles's film industry faces a crisis after strikes, tech shifts, and runaway production. Can new incentives and adaptation secure its future? Explore the data and insider views.
Discover the latest gripping crime and thriller novels, including Charlotte McConaghy's eco-thriller and a dark Irish debut. Perfect for your winter reading list. Explore the reviews now.
Kimberley McNish appeals for information 40 years after her brother Jeffrey, 22, was stabbed to death at the 1985 Toxteth Caribbean Festival. Merseyside Police renew investigation.
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.
The identity of Daniel Osbourne's Christmas Day attacker is exposed in Coronation Street's early ITVX release, revealing a shocking accomplice. Discover the full story and spoilers here.
Brooklyn Beckham spent Christmas Day with tennis pro Reilly Opelka, seemingly snubbing his family after blocking them on Instagram. Details on the ongoing Beckham family rift here.
A look at Stephen Collins' latest Guardian cartoon for 2025, offering a sharp, satirical take on the year's themes of generosity and deceit. Explore the artwork's commentary now.
Discover ingenious recipes from top chefs like Rosie Birkett and Yotam Ottolenghi to transform festive leftovers into delicious meals, reducing waste and savouring the post-Christmas calm.
Relive the year's wildest TV, from a flatulent 'Traitors' moment and a shocking 'Strictly' exit to Doctor Who's bizarre regeneration and a zero-star review disaster.
BBC bosses are reportedly keen to sign All Saints star Melanie Blatt for the next full series of Strictly Come Dancing after she impressed in the 2025 Christmas special. Get the latest Strictly news and rumours.
London's West End Boxing Day theatre sale is live, with tickets from just £13 for hits like Wicked and Harry Potter. The sale runs until December 28. Grab your post-Christmas bargain now.
Martin Scorsese pens a devastating tribute to his late friends Rob and Michele Reiner, remembering the filmmaker's 'bitingly funny' humour and their decades-long bond. Read the full story.
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
Danny Boyle's zombie saga '28 Years Later' returns to Sky Cinema. Plus, Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme', 'Elvis', and four other top picks for your week in front of the telly.
Danish duo Snuggle's debut album 'Goodbyehouse' became a 2025 underground hit. Discover their journey through loss, the Copenhagen scene, and major 2026 festival bookings.
Parenting blogger Jen Walshaw shares how sharing daily outfits on TikTok helped her recover from a debilitating illness, building a supportive community and challenging fashion ageism. Discover her inspiring journey.
Journalist Dominik Diamond reveals his household's most-played games of 2025, from Overwatch to Balatro, and shares his personal gaming highs and lows. Discover which title saved his soul and the scandal that shocked him.
The BBC's Amandaland Christmas special wowed viewers with a hilarious reunion of Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. Fans call it 'brilliant TV' and 'the funniest thing ever'. Stream it now on BBC iPlayer.
The famous postmodernist building in the City of London will undergo a major retrofit and open its rooftop terrace with views of the Bank of England to all visitors for free from autumn 2027.
London's Natural History Museum is unlocking two galleries closed since WWII and 2004. Discover the ambitious plans to move millions of specimens and create new public spaces before the museum's 150th anniversary.
Paul Feig's adaptation of Freida McFadden's bestseller offers a tongue-in-cheek, campy antidote to Christmas excess. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, it's in UK cinemas now.
Personalised number plates, obnoxious sinks, and over-engineered homeware are officially out of style. Discover what not to waste your money on as we head into the new year.
Explore The Guardian's most powerful portraits of 2025, featuring Nick Cave, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rami Malek and more. See the faces behind the year's biggest stories.
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.