63 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Why does Labour so hate pubs? Is it because people gather in such places to ask one another 'isn't Starmer a pillock?'

Roads minister Lilian Greenwood, removing the L plates from her bonnet, nosed into the fast lane. Our Lilian, conscientious but underpowered, was making a Commons statement on road safety

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1 week ago New Year 2026 LIVE: Thousands gather to watch Sydney fireworks as celebrations to start around world

In London, tens of thousands will flock to the banks of the Thames to watch the mayor's annual fireworks display

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2 w. ago Manchester music and football stars gather for funeral of Stone Roses’ Mani

Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham and former bandmates among the mourners at Manchester cathedralThe Stone Roses singer, Ian Brown, has remembered his bandmate Gary “Mani” Mounfield as a “true musical comrade” and “always a beautiful soul and spirit” as hundreds gathered for the charismatic bassist’s funeral.Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, Peter Hook, Tim Burgess, Bez, David Beckham and Gary Neville were among the mourners at the service at Manchester Cathedral on Monday morning. Outside, fans packed the street. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Stars and hundreds of fans gather for Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield died last month at the age of 63.

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2 w. ago Stars say goodbye to Mani: David Beckham, Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, Bonehead, Primal Scream and musician's old bandmates join mourners at The Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral

Those arriving have included Ian Brown, Paul Weller, Tim Burgess, David Beckham and Oasis's Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, after bassist Mani died last month aged 63.

Culture

2 w. ago Gripes and infighting on display as Maga stars gather at Turning Point conference

Figures at event include Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon and Trump Jr as cohesion of political right shows signs of stressThe stars of the Maga conservatism converged for the four-day AmericaFest conference in Phoenix this weekend amid reports that the coherence of the political-religious right, a year into Donald Trump’s second presidential term, is showing signs of stress.The sold-out Turning Point USA event brought together figures from the right including Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Donald Trump Jr, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ben Shapiro and Glenn Beck, to kick around the dominant themes of conservatism. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dog play afternoon: dachshunds overrun Hyde Park for Christmas walk

Hundreds of sausage dogs gather for annual festive parade that organiser started to help her puppy socialiseThe pitter-patter of tiny paws has brought joy – and more than a little chaos – to Hyde Park in London as hundreds of dachshunds and their owners gathered for the annual sausage dog Christmas walk.Now in its eighth year, the event was started by organiser Ana as a way to help her dachshund, Winston, socialise as a puppy. Meeting at noon by the Physical Energy statue in the centre of the park, the dogs – well, the owners really – competed in a best-dressed competition before enjoying an hour of play and socialising before the parade. Ana said previous years’ events had ended up attracting as many as a thousand people and dogs. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Iconic British brand Burberry is the ultimate gifting destination this festive season

Gather inspiration from star-studded film, ‘Twas The Knight Before’, with the holiday collection covering scarves, outerwear, bags and beauty – all under the creative vision of Daniel Lee

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