89 m. ago Thousands of Jane Austen superfans descend on city to celebrate beloved author’s birthday

Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events

Culture

2 h. ago Sharon Osbourne seen for first time since Ozzy's funeral as she 'gets smile back'

Ozzy Osbourne's widow Sharon has been seen for the first time since his funeral as daughter Kelly tried to put a smile back on her face by introducing her to a brand new hobby

Politics

3 h. ago Jane Austen fans step back in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth

Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events

Culture

17 h. ago I’ve always wanted to be seen as ‘cool’, but it’s time to face the music: I am anything but | Eleanor Burnard

I have come to realise that there is no freer feeling than just embracing one’s own unique lameness, mainstream interests and allEver since the Tumblr-scrolling days of my youth, my ultimate goal in life has always been to be seen as someone who is undoubtedly, undeniably, unquestionably “cool”.As most other former insecure, desperate-to-be-perceived-as-cool teenagers would attest to, the formation of our identities directly coincided with the media, fashion, celebrities or philosophies we were fans of at the time. It was paramount that what we happened to enjoy got the stamp of approval by whatever chic society we were chomping at the bit to be accepted into, digital or otherwise. Continue reading...

Events

19 h. ago Fitness influencer shares 11 Aldi products that helped her drop 20lbs

A fitness coach has shared the foods she buys from Aldi that have helped her lose weight and she's given fans a 'skip in their step' with her recommendations

Politics

20 h. ago Celtic fans to step up protests with late entry to Kilmarnock match

The club’s perceived lack of transfer activity during the summer has upset fans.

Events

43 h. ago Roman Kemp says 'it's weird' as he opens up about 'hard' part of ITV show

The One Show's Roman Kemp has opened up about his time on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2019, where he finished behind Andy Whyment and winner Jacqueline Jossa

Culture

43 h. ago Roman Kemp says 'it's hard' as he opens up about 'weird' part of ITV show

Roman Kemp has opened up about his time on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2019, where he finished behind Andy Whyment and winner Jacqueline Jossa

Culture

45 h. ago From wood engravings to Colin Firth: new exhibition depicts the stories of Jane Austen

Bath museum celebrates varied ways illustrators of author’s work and adapters of her novels have portrayed her characters through historyFor the 21st-century Jane Austen fan, the images of Colin Firth’s Mr Darcy in the beloved BBC series Pride of Prejudice or Anya Taylor-Joy’s big-screen portrayal of Emma may be the first to leap to mind.But an exhibition opening in Bath celebrates the varied ways illustrators of Austen’s work and adapters of her novels have depicted some of her most cherished characters. Continue reading...

Politics

45 h. ago From woodcuts to Colin Firth: how Jane Austen’s stories have been pictured

Bath museum shows how author’s illustrators and adapters have portrayed her characters through historyFor the 21st-century Jane Austen fan, the images of Colin Firth’s Mr Darcy in the beloved BBC series Pride and Prejudice or Anya Taylor-Joy’s big-screen portrayal of Emma may be the first to leap to mind.But an exhibition opening in Bath celebrates the varied ways illustrators of Austen’s work and adapters of her novels have depicted some of her most cherished characters. Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago Trump dines out in DC to celebrate crime crackdown – and gets called ‘the Hitler of our time’

President’s evening out in Washington interrupted by hecklers yelling: ‘Free D.C.! Free Palestine!’

Events

58 h. ago Moment woman reunites with first love after 16 years – and what happened next

A woman in China went out one morning in August for breakfast and ended up being served by her high school sweetheart – the next six days read like something out of Jane Austen

Politics

2 d. ago Love Island’s Shakira begs fans ‘be nice’ after teasing huge next step with Harry

Shakira Khan has come under fire after posting a video that hints at a major relationship move with her partner Harry Cooksley.

Politics

3 d. ago She was the queen of the spiritual memoir – so how did Elizabeth Gilbert end up plotting to murder her girlfriend?

The beloved author behind ‘Eat Pray Love’ returns with a beguiling tale of drug abuse, addiction, and co-dependent love. While it’s a notable shift in subject matter from the woo-woo spirituality of her most famous work, much more interesting is the book’s repositioning of Gilbert from everyday woman to wise guru, writes Annabel Nugent

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3 d. ago ‘Looks so sizzling they could fry an egg!’ How the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation changed my life

The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, starring Colin Firth, has its own fan group, has inspired university courses and was even featured in the Barbie movie. What’s behind its enduring appeal? I was born in the wrong century – or so my mother says, while I protest from my writing bureau, wax seal in hand, ready to dispatch an Austen-style letter to a friend. But as I put out the candle flame with my antique snuffer, I wonder if she might be right. For me, the past has always felt like home – I grew up on a literary diet of classic fiction, seasoned with a love of my Regency hero, Jane Austen.So when the BBC dramatisation of her most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice, first aired in 1995, it was manna from heaven for me, especially as an A-level English literature student. My pre-binge-era classmates and I delighted in the weekly suspense. We chattered of Mr Darcy’s intense looks, so sizzling they could fry an egg; laughed over the unfiltered comments of a dramatic Mrs Benne...

Politics

3 d. ago Living life with a learning disability: Dunblane resident shares story

This week is Scottish Learning Disability Week, a time to celebrate people with learning disabilities. It’s about making Scotland a fairer place, where people with learning disabilities are respected, included, and have equal opportunities in all areas of life.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘The energy is infectious’: why Bride and Prejudice is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort films is an ode to Gurinder Chadha’s 2004 spin on the Austen classicWe’ve never been short of Jane Austen film adaptations. In fact, it seems a new one arrives every decade – two were announced recently, including Netflix’s spin on Pride & Prejudice. Yet, one adaptation has been shamefully overlooked: Gurinder Chadha’s Bride & Prejudice.A cross-cultural, British-and-Bollywood-meets-Hollywood take on Austen’s most famous novel, the film is pure joy – a riot of original musical numbers, colourful costumes, chaos, culture clashes and, of course, romance. Continue reading...

Science

5 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh makes admission about time 'slipping through fingers'

Former Gardeners' World expert Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about ageing and how he used to like to spend his summers as a young child

Events

1 week ago Taylor Swift reunites with Brittany Mahomes for birthday party as Blake Lively stays silent on Travis Kelce engagement

Taylor Swift certainly has a lot of her plate these days, but the newly engaged singer took time to celebrate a milestone birthday with a friend on Friday.

Society

1 week ago 'Brilliant' radio legend refused I'm A Celeb stint despite huge £200,000 offer

EXCLUSIVE: Radio heavyweight Nick Ferrari has turned down an eye-watering deal to take part in I'm a Celebrity, according to a show insider, wanting to 'enjoy time with family'

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