72 m. ago The pub that changed me: ‘It had some nefarious characters – but with lovely shoes’

The Glory was a haven for outlandish self-expression and the early stomping ground for many of the UK’s most infamous drag queens. It made me ready for lifeIn a packed pub, revellers chat, sip lager and look at their phones. Suddenly a side door crashes open, and in walks drag sensation John Sizzle, dressed as a hair-raisingly accurate Diana, Princess of Wales. She saunters demurely to a halo, fashioned from tinsel and coat hangers and stuck to the wall, stands under it, and starts lip-syncing to Beyoncé’s Halo. The crowd erupts. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Duchess Sophie's 'frustration' after marrying Edward as 'I had to reduce my expectations'

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is celebrating her 61st birthday today and has been a member of the Royal Family for 27 years, but she previously admitted it took time to "find her feet"

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2 h. ago 'Incredible' Netflix thriller adapted from bestselling book hailed 'awesome'

Fans of mafia dramas can stop scrolling for their next binge-watch with this Netflix fan-favourite

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2 h. ago Nico Antic: Boy, 12, who suffered catastrophic injuries to both his legs in horror Nielsen Park shark attack is identified

Nico Antic, 12, was swimming with five friends at Nielson Park on Sunday afternoon when he was attacked by a bull shark.

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3 h. ago Britain's new Australian Open hope has football club owner dad worth £278million

Britain's latest rising prospect caused one of the biggest upsets at the Australian Open on Sunday and is backed by support from his multi-millionaire father

Economics

3 h. ago Russell Brand due in court to face further sexual offence charges

The comedian and actor is set to appear in court charged with two further sexual offences, including rape.

Events

6 h. ago Emmerdale favourite breaks silence on return after six years and defends fake death plot

Emmerdale star Andrew Scarborough has spoken for the first time about his return as Graham Foster on the ITV soap, six years after he was famously killed off in grim scenes

Events

8 h. ago Kostoulas’s brilliant bicycle kick rescues point for Brighton against Bournemouth

Just when it seemed another match would be dominated by the dreariness of a debatable video assistant referee decision, a moment of majesty from Charalampos Kostoulas provided a pertinent reminder of the beauty that football can provide.With his side staring at what would have been a controversial defeat, the Greek substitute found himself facing away from the Bournemouth goal in the first minute of injury time. A touch of his chest bounced the ball upwards, before the 18-year-old produced a wonderful bicycle kick to send the Amex Stadium wild. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Terrifying moment United jet's nose wheel snaps off as it comes into land at Orlando Airport

The shocking footage showed United Flight 2323 making a rough landing on Sunday at the Orlando International Airport following its departure from Chicago.

Events

9 h. ago Prince Harry's lawyers claim to have 'compelling evidence' he was victim of unlawful information gathering in High Court trial against the Daily Mail's publisher

The Duke of Sussex says he was targeted by journalists from the Mail on Sunday and Daily Mail who commissioned phone hacking and other illegal activities. His barrister opened the 9-week case

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9 h. ago CCTV released after 'man is sexually assaulted by a woman on a train'

South Yorkshire Policesay the alleged attack took place on the evening of Sunday, December 14 on a train travelling between Sheffield and Worksop.

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10 h. ago The Travel Desk reveals their least favourite airports in the world – one or two may surprise you

The Independent’s travel desk has been discussing their least favourite airports – do you agree with any on our list?

Transport

10 h. ago Widower is surprised by diners in Italian restaurant after they paid for his 86th birthday meal when he showed up alone

Bob Leigh headed to his favourite Italian restaurant, Caffe Caruso in Warrington, wearing his most loved suit on January 10.

Politics

11 h. ago Moment Iranian state TV is hacked to broadcast message from exiled prince

Iranian state television was hacked on Sunday (18 January) by a broadcast backing anti‑government protests in the country, including a video message from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.

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11 h. ago ‘The business is completely unsustainable’: Landmark pub closes but brewery says it will ‘thrive’ again

Despite closing its doors, the pub company which owns the Ridgeway Arms said they intend to recruit management which will make it the 'heart of the community for many years to come'

Economics

12 h. ago Queen Camilla meets comic book royalty as she's brought to life in cartoon strip

During a visit to the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh to promote a reading initiative, Queen Camilla had an encouter with Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher

Politics

12 h. ago Thomas Frank given no assurances over Tottenham future in lunch with key figures

The under-pressure Spurs boss had lunch with Nick Beucher, Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham on Monday.

Politics

12 h. ago Senegal sub goalkeeper tackled by Moroccan ball boys during dramatic AFCON final

Senegal’s back-up goalkeeper was tackled by Moroccan ball boys during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

Sport

12 h. ago ‘We had to remove the dead to get to the living’: train crash shocks Spanish town

People in Adamuz rushed to help when two trains smashed into each other and say they will never forget what they sawJust after 2.45pm on Monday, a huge yellow-and-green crane lorry swung off the main road that cuts through the forested hills of eastern Andalucía and beetled down a track to begin picking up the enormous, wrecked pieces of Spain’s worst rail disaster in more than a decade. Behind it rolled a support lorry and a convoy of police cars.A few minutes’ drive away, between groves of olive and oak trees, lay the two stricken trains that had smashed into each other on Sunday night, killing at least 39 people and critically injuring at least 12 others. As investigators and Guardia Civil officers walked up and down the line by the twisted carriages, the nearby town of Adamuz was in the early stages of trying to process what had happened a few kilometres from its outskirts. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Kate Middleton’s 'favourite' waterproof boots she's worn for 20 years reduced by £243

The Princess of Wales has worn the knee-high boots for the past 20 years, and the brand is now offering 50% off in one colourway

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