The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Matchroom Multi Sport CEO Emily Frazer discusses the electric atmosphere of the 2025 Mosconi Cup, the Netflix documentary, and her vision for innovating snooker. Tune in to the team event at Ally Pally.
Grindr's 2025 Wrapped unveils the year's top slang, including the viral phrase 'turning 19 in Poland'. Discover its meaning and how queer language evolves and goes mainstream.
Don't miss Ed Sheeran, Raye and more at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 this weekend. Here's your complete guide to watching the live stream from London's O2 Arena.
MyHeritage extends its Black Friday DNA test sale until 7th December. For just £27, discover your ethnicity, find relatives, and build your family tree. A perfect sentimental gift.
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
Discover Hope Rings' bestselling jewellery, perfect for heartfelt Christmas gifts. From the Hug from Heaven to the Guardian Angel ring, find meaningful presents under £35.
Mancunian comic Josh Jones brought his tour to Glasgow, but the show was criticised for lacking substance and strong jokes. Read our full review of the performance at The Stand.
Pretenders icon Chrissie Hynde is answering your questions on her star-studded new album 'Chrissie Hynde & Pals' and her legendary career. Submit yours now.
A columnist reveals why former EastEnders star Shona McGarty unexpectedly became their pick to win I'm A Celebrity 2025, overtaking favourites Angry Ginge and Aitch. Discover the moments that changed the game.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert skewer Pete Hegseth over Venezuela strike fallout and Donald Trump's cabinet meeting snooze. Get the full late-night TV roundup.
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.
Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist for Booker T & the MGs who shaped soul music and co-wrote classics like (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, has died aged 84. Explore his remarkable legacy.
The box office horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is panned as an inept, poorly written follow-up with no proper ending. Our review of the 2024 release.
Discover why Ghost The Fragrance Eau de Toilette, with its blend of jasmine, peach & musk, is the perfect Christmas scent. Now on sale for £19.
From Succession's Ewan Roy to Friends' Mike Hannigan, discover the late-arriving TV characters who became unforgettable. Which fan favourite made your list?
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Spotify Wrapped's new feature calculates your 'listening age' based on your habits. The Guardian wants to hear how your music taste has evolved. Share your story anonymously.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.
Legendary Canadian undersea explorer Joe MacInnis, 88, shares profound insights from a life of discovery, from the Titanic to the North Pole, revealing how the 'cruel sea' is our greatest teacher. Discover his urgent message for our planet.
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, 'After the Rain', opens at the National Gallery of Australia. Curated by Tony Albert, it showcases hope and resilience through works by 57 First Nations artists.
Harry Potter star Tom Felton discusses Draco Malfoy's redemption, all-night fishing, and the 'delightful' beating he took from Chadwick Boseman. Read the full interview.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
Australian stage icon Toni Lamond has died at 93. A critic recalls how a VHS tape of 'The Pirates of Penzance' revealed Lamond's genius, shaping a lifelong love of theatre. Read her tribute.
Explore the rich musical legacy of glam rock icon Roy Wood, from The Move to Wizzard and ELO. Discover 20 essential tracks that define his genius beyond 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'.
Netflix announces a free, immersive Stranger Things fan event at a secret London location on December 20. Plus, discover festive Hawkins installations across the capital.
Walford is in chaos as a major couple splits, Sam Mitchell returns with a devastating secret, and a shocking confession rocks the Knight family. Get all the spoilers for next week's explosive episodes.
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.