86 m. ago ‘Photography is therapy for me’: Martin Parr on humour, holidaying and life behind the lens

He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot nextAbout 20 years ago, I was on a judging panel for a photography competition, and one of the other judges was Martin Parr. He was charming and affable, almost teddy bear-ish. He was also utterly ruthless. When it came to deciding which photographs were worthy of a prize, he went through the selection swiftly – no, no, yes, no – without hesitation or doubt. His eye was impeccable. Has he always known what makes a good photograph? “Oh yes,” says Parr. “Right from the beginning. Total conviction. I knew I would be a photographer from the age of 13, 14, and I knew what was good even then. I was obsessive about photography. All artists are obsessive, I think.” We are in his agent’s office, a small upstairs flat on a market street in east London. Parr owns the building, and this room used to be packed with his work a...

Culture

2 h. ago London leaver: 'If we had all the money in the world we probably would never have left London'

Geoff and Lydia Wright swapped the pubs, restaurants and easy West End access of Zone 2 for family life in the Home Counties

Politics

2 h. ago Voices: Why I support The Independent’s campaign to oppose Donald Trump’s assault on democracy and liberty

Keir Starmer must stand up on behalf of Britain in the face of Trump’s attempt to dismantle the post-Second World War security architecture of our continent, writes Sir Ed Davey

Politics

3 h. ago UK weather: Horror Met Office maps show huge storm smashing Britain with 70mph winds TODAY

A yellow Met Office weather warning is in place across huge swathes of the UK as 70mph winds and torrential rain is expected to batter Britain over the coming days

Events

3 h. ago The Wales v Ireland unheard conversations as veil of misery lifted amid fascinating subplot

Amid the raucous Principality Stadium atmosphere, a lot was unfolding down on the pitch as Wales pushed Ireland all the way

Politics

3 h. ago KSI leaves Britain's Got Talent fans 'screaming' as they beg for permanent judging role

KSI made his judging debut on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night, as he filled in for Bruno Tonioli

Politics

4 h. ago Britain’s Got Talent fans beg for KSI to replace Bruno Tonioli after judging debut

After just three days on the BGT judging panel, new recruit KSI had already won over legions of fans - with some viewers even calling for him to be a permanent addition to the show

Politics

5 h. ago Moment suspected Algerian 'terrorist' who killed one and wounded five others in knife rampage in French town is arrested

The knifeman, named as Brahim A by French media, stabbed a 69-year-old to death while shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during a suspected terror attack in Mulhouse, near the French-German border.

Events

5 h. ago IT Crowd's Chris O'Dowd on aliens, returning to a 'broke' and 'down' London, and his new show Small Town, Big Story

IT Crowd's Chris O'Dowd on aliens, returning to a 'broke' and 'down' London, and his new show Small Town, Big Story  Sky News

Politics

5 h. ago MSU London Study Abroad program fundraiser coming March 9th.

MSU London Study Abroad program fundraiser coming March 9th.  Hi-Line Today

Politics

6 h. ago 'Most underused' method to clear your sinuses if you’re suffering from a blocked nose

A London-based doctor has revealed a 'gruesome' way to keep your sinuses clear - and it's actually backed up by the NHS

Politics

6 h. ago England and Wales's burglary hotspots: Interactive map of 37,000 neighbourhoods lays bare streets with most break

London's Oxford Street and the upmarket area of Soho to its south stretching to Piccadilly Circus is the nation's number one burglary hotspot, MailOnline can reveal.

Politics

6 h. ago Inside the NEW Billionaires Row: How road packed full of mansions lies just 20 yards from 'awful' 'ghost town' street once home to rich and famous

The road is decadent, manicured streets are lined with opulent mansions where ambassadors and the uber-rich can be seen blissfully walking their pampered pooches.

Society

7 h. ago Britain will 'turn the screws' on Putin with new sanctions on Russia, No10 assures Zelensky as Trump demands return on Ukraine aid money

Sir Keir Starmer is set to fly out for meeting with Donald Trump, while Washington and Kyiv haggle over demands President Zelensky hand over mineral reserves for US military support.

Politics

7 h. ago The REAL reasons so many showbiz wives stand by husbands accused of sexual harassment: Friends of couples reveal all to KATIE HIND... and tell why many will think them 'deeply misguided'

At her recent 50th birthday party in London 's exclusive Soho House, Gino D'Acampo's wife, Jessica, was spotted in deep conversation with Phillip Schofield 's spouse, Stephanie Lowe.

Events

7 h. ago Lottie Moss wraps up in a black faux fur coat as she joins glamorous Frankie Bridge and Ashley Roberts at London Fashion Week

Lottie Moss, Frankie Bridge and Ashley Roberts were all spotted at the Helen Anthony show on Saturday during London Fashion Week.

Politics

8 h. ago New London police: Motor vehicle accident at Bank Street and Montauk Avenue causes injuries

New London police: Motor vehicle accident at Bank Street and Montauk Avenue causes injuries  Milford Mirror

Events

8 h. ago Florence Pugh opens Harris Reed show as London Fashion Week starts

Florence Pugh opens Harris Reed show as London Fashion Week starts  Yahoo Canada Shine On

Culture

9 h. ago Joe Locke on What People in London Think About America: “We’re Worried for You” | Spirit Awards 2025

Joe Locke on What People in London Think About America: “We’re Worried for You” | Spirit Awards 2025  Hollywood Reporter

Events

9 h. ago BMW pauses £600million plan to make electric Minis in Britain over 'uncertainty' in industry

BMW has paused its £600million investment in the UK because of uncertainty in the industry.

Economics