4 h. ago Love and Fury: The Extraordinary Life, Death and Legacy of Joe Meek by Darryl W Bullock – review

This richly detailed and exhaustive biography of the maverick 60s British music producer reveals a sonic visionary whose brilliance concealed a tragically violent temperJoe Meek first tasted success as a record producer when he created the eerie backdrop for John Leyton’s gothic teen melodrama, Johnny Remember Me, which reached No 1 in the British pop charts in the summer of 1961. A mere six years later, on 3 February 1967, Meek’s name entered the mainstream consciousness in the most darkly dramatic way imaginable, when the news broke that he had killed his landlady, the elderly Violet Shenton, before turning the shotgun on himself.In the time between, as Darryl Bullock notes with characteristic understatement in his richly detailed biography Love and Fury, the producer’s chaotic, but hugely creative, life was “directed by his passions and obsessions”. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago New research reveals 8 in 10 Brits are opting for a staycation in 2025

Brits are embracing the staycation trend, with new research revealing that just over eight in 10 have opted for a UK staycation.

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40 h. ago 'Modest and emotional' Brit Lando Norris reveals how he copes with being both best pals and F1 rivals with 'cool and cocksure' counterpart Max Verstappen

At just 25 years old, McLaren driver Lando Norris has attracted a whole generation of fans, hooked by his every twist and turn as he competes against the likes of world champion Lewis Hamilton.

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44 h. ago Inside the Valley of the Vapes: Residents of deprived Pennine town blast influx of pop up stores which has made them the vaping capital of UK

The former mill town of has been revealed as the most 'vape-obsessed' area in Britain with the highest number of vape shops at almost 40 per 100,000 residents.

Science

44 h. ago I'm a Brit living in Canada and I was shocked to realise people don't understand this everyday English greeting

A British woman who moved to Canada has revealed the one everyday English greeting which will get you some funny looks from Canadians.

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48 h. ago Butch Harmon makes confident Tommy Fleetwood prediction ahead of the Masters

EXCLUSIVE: Swing guru Butch Harmon reveals he has been working with British No.1 Tommy Fleetwood to refine his game for Augusta National this week

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50 h. ago Revealed: Russian sensors suspected of 'spying' on Britain’s nuclear submarines found in UK waters

Royal Navy finds washed-up devices amid fears of secret Kremlin sabotage campaign

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50 h. ago Inside White Lotus island as Mirror reveals dark side of resort targeted by Brit drug traffickers

The vast cannabis farms on Thailand's Koh Samui - where the hit Netflix drama White Lotus was filmed - have sparked a rash of British traffickers arrested for smuggling cannabis

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51 h. ago Turkey hotel fire Brits reveal how they survived horror blaze

Couple Andrew Byrne and his partner Sarah Kenny woke to find smoke in their hotel room in Turkey and escaped the worst of the blaze at the five star hotel in, as they saved others

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51 h. ago BA flight attendant reveals which seat you should always avoid on a plane if you get sick easily

The flight attendant, who has been with British Airways for seven years, revealed the one place travelers should always steer clear of if they want to avoid being sick

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51 h. ago This is why you must wash your face before bed – and it’s not just about makeup

Why cleansing matters, as a new study reveals one in five Brits don’t wash their face every day

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54 h. ago This is how long the average home stays tidy after a spring clean

A new poll of 2,000 adults has revealed the average amount of time a British home will remain spotless before once again descending into chaos - and the results are very relatable

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59 h. ago Double denim sparking rows among Brits as exact age you develop fashion sense revealed

Almost a quarter of people - 23 per cent - said that they have fallen out with a partner whose clothes made them feel embarrassed by donning big fashion faux pas

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62 h. ago Britain's Got Talent star Tormentor reveals 'priceless' reaction to KSI stunt

Judge KSI is stunned into silence when the hooded figure who tortured him is revealed on tonight's show following a very tense 'audition' which left him shaking

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62 h. ago Do YOU live near Britain's best takeaways? Interactive map reveals the locations of award

You might well have your own most cherished local takeaway - yet only a favoured few find themselves highly prized enough to win glittering awards ceremony glory.

Society

64 h. ago Britain's Got Talent magician Alexandra Burgio's past TV fame revealed

Magician Alexandra Burgio was one of the latest acts to audition on ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2025 on Saturday, but she has past TV fame and is no stranger to the series

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2 d. ago Revealed: The jobs UK firms can't fill... and the reason why they are rejecting so many applicants

The judgments are outlined in a study showing how companies struggle to attract prospective employees - while aspirants are coming across as too picky.

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3 d. ago Tai Woffinden health update: Wife reveals heartbreaking reality facing British sporting legend following crash in Poland

The wife of speedway star Tai Woffinden has said her husband is 'fighting' as she shed light on the life-changing injuries suffered folllowing a crash that left him in a coma.

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3 d. ago The real reason you need to wash your face before bed – and it’s not just about makeup

Why cleansing matters, as a new study reveals one in five Brits don’t wash their face every day

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3 d. ago The truth about the effects on your skin if you don’t wash your face before bed

Why cleansing matters, as a new study reveals one in five Brits don’t wash their face every day

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