4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'weird' as they make same observation before Movie Week

The songs, dances and films set to feature in the BBC One dance contest's Movie Week special have been confirmed

Culture

1 week ago Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon review – his first novel in 12 years tunes into rising fascism in the US

The 88-year-old’s jaunty whodunnit, set during the prohibition era, features clowns, Nazis and a missing cheese heiressEverything is connected in Shadow Ticket, Thomas Pynchon’s fleet-footed noir fiction about a lindy-hopping detective in prohibition-era Wisconsin. The homemade bomb connects to the runaway cheese heiress, the cheese heiress to the federal agents, and the feds to the pro‑Nazi leagues at the bowling lanes outside town. Early-30s Milwaukee, in turn, is connected to powder-keg central Europe, where paramilitary groups have pitched camp on the Hungaro-Croatian border and guest speakers wax lyrical about “our immense fascist future”. Most likely it connects to the current moment as well, albeit wryly and slyly, with a nonchalant swing. That’s the implied final move of this merry dance of a book: the point where the past links its hands with the present.Shadow Ticket is a Pynchon novel – the 88-year-old’s first in 12 years; his ninth overall – and so it naturally connects ...

Politics

1 week ago Judy Murray: ‘I’ve seen a lot of toxic behaviour when people believe their own hype’

The veteran tennis coach and mum to champions Andy and Jamie speaks to Katie Rosseinsky about her latest foray into novel writing and the power of sporting role models

Events

2 w. ago Jeffrey Epstein depicted as king among young women in creepy custom chess set

A custom chess set commissioned by Jeffrey Epstein features him as king and nine young women as pieces, created from photos taken in 2016 for $5,000

Politics

2 w. ago Beauty fans who spend £35 at Boots can get £55 worth of free makeup in Christmas gift set

The Sculpted By Aimee x Boots set features four full-sized products including a mascara, lipstick, primer and highlighter

Economics

2 w. ago Ozzy Osbourne's extended documentary trailer reveals farewell concert was wife Sharon's final gift after his six

Directed by BAFTA award-winner Tania Alexander, the feature-length film - set for release on October 7 - was produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family.

Culture

2 w. ago Epstein and his young female pawns: Billionaire paedophile had chess set made that featured him as the king and had models pose to be turned into hand

Billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein had young female models pose to be turned into hand-crafted pieces for a chessboard that featured him as the king. 

Politics

2 w. ago Jeffrey Epstein's bizarre custom chess set revealed with him as king among young women

Paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein commissioned a bizarre custom chess set from nine young women. Epstein instructed staff to photograph him so he could be seen as the king

Politics

3 w. ago BBC Strictly star Karen Carney's abuse ordeal that made her 'physically sick'

Football pundit Karen Carney, who is set to feature on Strictly Come Dancing, spoke about the sickening abuse she received in the past which deeply affected her mental health

Economics

3 w. ago Nadiya Bychkova flaunts her toned physique in a sleek white underwear set as she models FIVE stylish looks for Step One shoot

The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 36, who is gearing up for another glitzy ballroom season, flaunted her toned physique in a sleek white set featuring a SmoothFit padded bra.

Events

3 w. ago Edge Group Scotland prepares for the future with Open Day and exciting reveal

Edge Group Scotland, Musselburgh’s specialist social care provider, is inviting professionals and parents/carers to its 2026 Intake Open Day on Friday 24th October (2pm–4pm) at Edge Group Scotland’s Day Services building, Old Engine House, Eskmills. The event will showcase Edge’s unique specialist supported day programmes for autistic young adults and those with additional support needs — and will also feature the announcement of a brand-new project set to transform opportunities in East Lothian, alongside hints of a whole new dimension being added to Edge’s programmes in 2026.

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3 w. ago Gen V season 2 full cast as Netflix horror star and musical icon join The Boys spin

Gen V season 2 is set to feature a mix of returning characters and new faces, including a Netflix horror icon and a musical star - here's everything you need to know

Events

last month Premier League debut XI totals £340MILLION as Alexander Isak stars with Man Utd flops

The Premier League finally returns this weekend after an international break, and a number of players are set to feature for their new clubs after securing deals in the summer transfer window

Economics