79 m. ago Withernsea tragedy: Heartbreaking details on recovery of Grace Keeling's body

Grace Keeling and her mum, Sarah, died when a wave swept the teenager into the sea - now details of her body being recovered after a two week search have emerged.

Politics

95 m. ago Kindness of strangers: stranded on a tiny Indonesian island, a local took us under her wing

Noticing how out of place we looked, she asked in English if she could help us Read more in the kindness of strangers seriesIn 1996, I travelled around Indonesia with my then-boyfriend. We’d been exploring Surabaya when we heard about an island off the coast called Madura that could be reached via ferry. It didn’t turn up in any of the tourist guides, which appealed to us, being adventurous types. We knew Madura wouldn’t be touristy, but expected there’d be some streets to explore and somewhere to sit down and have a cup of tea.As soon as Madura came into sight, we realised our visit may not have been a great idea. We were expecting to see houses and buildings dot the shore, as well as the hawkers who’d typically crowd around piers in Indonesia with food and wares to sell. There was none of that. It was just a pier next to a tiny village. Continue reading...

Politics

95 m. ago Mika looks back: ‘Nowadays you wouldn’t get away with the things journalists said about my sexuality in the noughties’

The superstar singer on his itinerant childhood, brutally honest mother, and the moment of anger that led him to write Grace KellyBorn in Beirut in 1983, Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr, otherwise known as Mika, was raised in Paris and London. He attended the Royal College of Music, before his breakthrough in 2007 with debut album Life in Cartoon Motion and its No 1 single, Grace Kelly. He went on to sell 20m records, and worked as a presenter and judge on TV shows such as Eurovision and The Piano. Mika now lives in Italy and in Hastings, East Sussex, with his partner. His first English-language album in six years, Hyperlove, is out on 23 January.This was taken in our kitchen in Paris. It doesn’t surprise me that I am covered in chocolate. My earliest memories are of being on the floor surrounded by delicious food. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Zoe Ball confirms mystery 'lodger' is new boyfriend as she opens up on relationship

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has confirmed that the man living with her is her new boyfriend, after previously referring to him as her 'lodger' on her podcast

Politics

2 h. ago Zoe Ball finally reveals truth behind mystery 'boyfriend' after cryptic clues

The beloved presenter and radio host has broken her silence on her new boyfriend and addressed the 'carnage and chaos' of juggling work and co-parenting with her ex Fatboy Slim

Politics

2 h. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, teases 'toyboy boyfriend, 45' saying she won't 'grow old gracefully'

The former Countdown star has opened up about her romantic relationships

Politics

3 h. ago Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey reveals engagement in emotional post

Coronation Street actress Tanisha Gorey shared with fans that she is engaged to her boyfriend Lucas Whelan in an Instagram post while on a romantic holiday

Politics

7 h. ago Tell Me Lies stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White on the emotional toll of filming season 3's most harrowing scene

Grace Van Patten and Jackson White open up to The Standard about the difficulties of filming intense scenes in Tell Me Lies, reflecting on the show's boundary-pushing moments

Culture

7 h. ago Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey announces engagement to rarely

Coronation Street actress Tanisha Gorey has announced her engagement to boyfriend Lucas Whelan, sharing the happy news with fans on Instagram as co-stars sent their congratulations

Politics

8 h. ago Coronation Street stars rush to support Tanisha Gorey as she shares personal update

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha Alahan, has announced her engagement to boyfriend Lucas Whelan with a heartwarming Instagram post

Politics

15 h. ago 'Not great': Hearts fears grow over Lawrence Shankland for Celtic clash as major update given

Striker’s injury is major concern after Scottish Cup exit

Politics

17 h. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, says she has no desire to settle down after admitting she has five 'special friends' who she has relationships with

The former Countdown presenter, 65, has been single since she split from journalist Des Kelly in 2007, after being married twice.

Politics

18 h. ago James Bulger killer Robert Thompson's secret life including 'boyfriend who knows real identity'

Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were both 10 when they murdered two-year-old James Bulger.

Events

20 h. ago Downcast David Walliams arrives at his theatre show in first public appearance since being dropped by publisher and children's charity over claims he harassed young women

David Walliams looked downcast as he arrived at a children's event promising 'plenty of Walliams-style mischief' in his first public appearance since his fall from grace last month.

Society

20 h. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, insists 'I won't apologise' and teases 'toyboy boyfriend, 45'

EXCLUSIVE: Carol Vorderman, 65, has never shied away from discussing her dating life and in an exclusive chat tells us she's happy living life on her own terms

Politics

20 h. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, addresses 'toyboy boyfriend, 45' saying 'I won't apologise'

EXCLUSIVE: The TV star opens up about her dating life, 'special friends' and living fearlessly in midlife as she fronts JD Williams' latest campaign

Politics

22 h. ago Major update as body found in search for missing Withernsea teen Grace Keeling

Formal identification is yet to take place

Events

22 h. ago James Bulger killer Robert Thompson's secret life now from 'boyfriend' to shame

Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were both 10 when they murdered two-year-old James Bulger. The pair were given new identities but have followed very different paths in the years since

Events

23 h. ago Nottingham Forest v Arsenal live: Bukayo Saka on the bench as Premier League leaders bid to grow the gap

Can Nottingham Forest climb clear of danger with a home win against Arsenal?

Politics

24 h. ago Kate Garraway 'horrified' as she slams AI pictures of her and 'new boyfriend'

The presenter made a plea on behalf of her children as she raised concern over the images that surfaced online

Politics