37 m. ago ‘We don’t celebrate Black creativity enough’: why the Black British book festival is bigger than ever

Ahead of the BBBF this weekend, authors who’ll be in attendance explain the crisis in publishing of Black writing, and why coming together is the solutionOn Sunday morning, the Barbican’s vast concrete foyer will swap its usual quiet for a buzz of conversation and excitement, and a particular kind of cultural energy: Black British storytelling in all its multiplicity.Now in its fifth year, the Black British book festival (BBBF) has become Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature. What began as a small, intimate gathering has grown into a national institution attracting thousands of attendees and some of the biggest names in publishing. Continue reading...

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97 m. ago £260m mega celebrity takes to social media after Jannik Sinner said 'let's go'

Jannik Sinner has named who he would like to play him in a film - with his choice now giving a firm response via social media platform X.

Economics

2 h. ago European city with 'one of the best Christmas markets' is perfect for autumn break

The underrated city with a great Christmas market has been named one of the top 10 most idyllic in Europe, and it is a great base for exploring beautiful countryside and a vibrant food scene

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3 h. ago People are only just realising what the numbers on apple stickers mean

A man named Zib Atkins has revealed what the numbers on the stickers on supermarket apples actually mean, as he urges people to avoid certain number combinations

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4 h. ago Arsenal news: Premier League target told to snub rival as private Mikel Arteta talks emerge

Arsenal return to Premier League action against Fulham as Mikel Arteta's league leaders look to build on their positive start to the campaign, but the Spaniard revealed a private chat he held with one struggling star

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4 h. ago A prophetic 1933 novel has found a surprising second life – it holds lessons for us all | Charlotte Higgins

Sally Carson’s Crooked Cross was written and set during the rise of nazism. It shows both how extremism takes hold, and the moral certainty needed to resist itA few days ago I asked an American acquaintance – as one does these days – where he sees “it”, by which I meant the political situation, heading. He took a breath. “In my opinion, the US is in a very similar position to Germany in 1933-4,” he said. “And we have to ask, could 1936, 1937, 1938 have been avoided? That’s the point we are at. You can try to say fascism couldn’t happen in the US. But I think the jury’s out.”His words seemed especially resonant to me because I had just finished reading a remarkable novel precisely to do with Germany in 1933-4, a book written in the former year and published in the latter. Forgotten for decades, Sally Carson’s Bavaria-set Crooked Cross was republished in April by Persephone Books, which specialises in reviving neglected works. Since then, it has been a surprise hit, a word-of-mouth ja...

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5 h. ago 5 reasons why this London borough was named the happiest place to live

5 reasons why this London borough was named the happiest place to live  Richmond & Twickenham Times

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6 h. ago 'Archie and Lilibet will soon ask Harry a heartbreaking question

The Prince and his wife Meghan have caused controversy with some of their decisions since quitting royal life - and they might need to explain their position to their children in the future

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6 h. ago Jack Milne credits axed Aberdeen boss for position switch that kickstarted his career

The former Hazlehead Academy pupil is now a regular starter at Pittodrie after several seasons as a fringe player

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7 h. ago MTG names her one positive to come from the shutdown: the end to ‘taxpayer

Federal officials have said U.S. government is not involved in large-scale outdoor weather modification experiments

Economics

9 h. ago Monty Don names one garden item to 'invest in' as temperatures drop

Horticultural expert Monty Don has urged all gardeners to invest in these items in order to help protect their plants from the cold weather on the way - and says everyone needs to invest

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10 h. ago Green Day’s American Idiot named UK’s biggest rock and metal album

Marking National Album Day, the punk band’s seventh album topped the leader board with its politically-charged 2004 record.

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10 h. ago BBC star’s nepo daughter reveals addiction battle on new single

A BBC star’s nepo daughter has revealed her addiction battle on her new single. The singer has opened up for the first time about struggling with addiction, ADHD and substance abuse. Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar's daughter, Madeleine Dunbar, 37, whose artist's name is Minx has explored her past in her new music video. The artist took...

Events

11 h. ago F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint qualifying results with Max Verstappen on pole position

Follow F1 updates from the Circuit of the Americas, with Verstappen beating Norris and Piastri to top spot

Sport

12 h. ago Thomas Frank hails ambitious Tottenham owners after £100m cash boost: 'It's hugely positive'

The cash boost will go towards investment in the squad and used to aid the running of the club

Economics

12 h. ago Former soldier pretended to be relatives of war heroes to falsely claim their war medals

David Stewart used a variety of names to claim to be relatives of Second World War air crew and even sold on some of the medals he claimed for thousands of pounds

Events

12 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to allow deployment of national guard in Chicago area – US politics live

The move would escalate President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on US soilThe US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Chelsea star spotted in training ahead of Nottingham Forest clash after Enzo Maresca update

Positive signs for Chelsea supporters before the Premier League meeting against Nottingham Forest

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13 h. ago Republicans use deepfake video of Chuck Schumer in new attack ad

It is not the party’s first foray into the dystopian territory, with Trump having posted AI videos of his ownThe National Republican Senatorial Committee crossed into dystopian new territory for political campaigning on Friday after releasing an attack ad that features an artificially generated video of the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer.The deepfake video, posted on Friday to the Senate Republicans’ social media account, shows an AI-generated Schumer robotically repeating the phrase “every day gets better for us” in reference to the ongoing government shutdown. A small disclaimer tucked in the corner acknowledges its artificial origins. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Two London secondary schools named top of 2025 UK league tables

Two London secondary schools named top of 2025 UK league tables - see where yours ranks  MyLondon

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