12 h. ago From Albert Square... to nowhere? As EastEnders star Shona McGarty launches an ambitious pop career, a look back at soap's conveyor belt of questionable singers

There was a definite air of déjà vu about it, a sense of foreboding sparked by the undeniable knowledge that we've been here, many, many times before.

Politics

43 h. ago LIVE: Manchester Christmas Markets officially open and return to Albert Square

Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 return from November 7 until December 22

Politics

5 d. ago Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 map revealed including brand new live music stage

This year's market map has been revealed as well as locations for a new live stage and the huge Ferris wheel

Economics

1 week ago 'Devastated' EastEnders star axed from BBC soap with final scenes already filmed

EastEnders is undergoing a huge cast shake-up as one Albert Square resident is set to depart far sooner than expected and is said to be "devastated" by the decision

Culture

2 w. ago First look as big wheel goes up at Albert Square ahead of Manchester Christmas Markets launch

At Albert Square this year there will be a 50-metre-high Ferris wheel set to deliver some breathtaking views over Manchester Town Hall

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 full list of traders at every location

There will be 247 stalls spread out across 10 city centre locations including Albert Square at this year's Christmas Markets

Politics

2 w. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' Albert Square villain to receive 'redemption' amid Harry Mitchell twist

Several characters on the BBC soap are beginning to question what happened to Harry

Politics

2 w. ago EastEnders fans rejoice as character returns after months following 'unexplained' absence

EastEnders fans were overjoyed during tonight's episode as one resident returned to Albert Square months after 'disappearing' following a huge storyline

Politics

2 w. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal says 'that's what I signed up for' in 'tired' EastEnders admission

The actress is juggling her dance training with her Albert Square duties

Events

2 w. ago EastEnders Halloween spoilers reveals Kat Slater drops Zoe 'bombshell' as Ravi Gulati puts Okie in charge

The Slaters have endured a turbulent few months on Albert Square

Events

2 w. ago EastEnders fans 'rumble' who will be sent down for crash and it's not Nigel or Julie

EastEnders aired explosive scenes on Monday night as a devastating crash happened in Albert Square

Events

3 w. ago EastEnders fans 'rumble' identity of Okie's dad and it's someone connected to Walford

EastEnders viewers are convinced they know who newcomer Okie's dad is and it's someone who lived in Walford and still has several connections linked to Albert Square

Politics

3 w. ago EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy says 'I didn't deal with my mum's death' in sad admission

Former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has opened up about her life beyond Albert Square and has revealed how writing her new book helped her deal with the grief of losing both parents

Events