31 h. ago Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to hold first major show in the north of England

Manchester arts organisation Factory International has revealed the upcoming season at Aviva Studios.

Culture

41 h. ago Aurora borealis lights up UK night skies with dazzling displays

‘Widespread auroras visible across the UK, with reports extending as far south as northern Italy,’ confirmed the Met Office

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3 d. ago Beatles autographs and George Harrison's broken guitar string set for auction

'Its a wonderful document celebrating one of the most exciting periods in British history'

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6 d. ago Huge TV host becomes latest big name set to join Celebrity Traitors as talks reach advanced stage for second series

ALISON HAMMOND is in advanced talks to appear on the next series of The Celebrity Traitors. The Great British Bake Off and This Morning presenter is among a slew of big names approached by the BBC, including Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones and actor Danny Dyer. A source said: “Alison is on the BBC’s...

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7 d. ago Emma Willis says she was ‘floored’ by hole in the heart diagnosis

The broadcaster was told she had a congenital condition.

Science

7 d. ago The celebrity mansions and TV sets left to rot: How James Corden's £8.5M Oxfordshire pile is the latest in a string of homes 'abandoned'

A host of British estates, which once enjoyed the gilded attention of some of the UK's most famous faces, found themselves facing the demolition ball when their owners sold up.

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8 d. ago Lovers and fighters: how Les Liaisons Dangereuses reveals the passions of Christopher Hampton

As the writer turns 80, his masterful adaptation of the French novel is being revived at the National Theatre. It highlights his lifelong interest in political power playI once dubbed Christopher Hampton, who celebrates his 80th birthday this month, “the quiet man of British theatre”. By that I meant that he was less prone to expressing his views in opinion pieces than contemporaries such as David Hare and David Edgar. The term also implied that his plays possessed a less idiosyncratic style than the work of, say, Harold Pinter or Tom Stoppard. But I suspect that Hampton’s regard for the classical virtues of objectivity, lucidity and irony means that his work will prove as durable as anyone’s.He is also, as I have seen, a man of considerable private passion. One incident in particular is branded on my memory. In November 1990 I was one of a group, including the director David Leveaux and set designer Bob Crowley, despatched by the British Council to Cairo to give a number of talks a...

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9 d. ago ‘Her time has come’: did Mondrian owe his success to a cross

Piet Mondrian found fame, fortune and glory with his grid-like paintings filled with basic colours. But did many of his ideas come from Marlow Moss? Our writer celebrates an extraordinary British talent who died in obscurityIn 1972, the mighty Kunstmuseum in the Hague bought three paintings by a little known British artist called Marlow Moss. The prestigious art gallery was keen to show the enormous influence of Piet Mondrian – the famous Dutch painter acclaimed for his black grids lit with bold blues and brash yellows – on such lowly also-rans as Moss.Yet, should you visit the Kunstmuseum today, you’ll find the Moss works positioned front and centre, while a similar piece by the great Mondrian, who would later become the toast of New York, is hidden behind a pillar. Why the volte-face? Because it is now widely recognised in the art world that it was as much Moss who influenced Mondrian as the other way round, at least when it came to the double or parallel lines he started using in...

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1 week ago The Masked Singer eliminates another contestant as identity is revealed

Saturday night saw another contestant eliminated from the ITV singing competition which sees celebrities perform while wearing elaborate costumes.

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1 week ago Iconic British trainer brand loved by Paul Weller and the Gallaghers sold to Japanese investment firm

An iconic British brand, which recently celebrated its 120th birthday, has been sold to a Japanese conglomerate.

Economics

1 week ago The Traitors’ Ross was ‘shocked’ the public uncovered relationship with Ellie

Ellie revealed their secret relationship on Wednesday’s episode, confirming online theories from fans who had found a photograph of the pair together.

Events

2 w. ago Mulberry January sale 2026: The 10 best designer bag discounts to shop NOW

Mulberry’s January sale has landed, with up to 30% off selected icons such as the Bayswater, Alexa, and Lily. Now is the time to invest in premium leather for less and to own a little slice of British-made luxury. Mulberry January Sale Timeless, celebrity‑loved and built to last, Mulberry rarely discounts its coveted pieces, making...

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney pictured topless on Barbados beach as wife Coleen rocks bikini

Manchester United and England icon Wayne Rooney was spotted holidaying with his wife Coleen in Barbados as the pair swapped the British cold for the Caribbean for their New Year’s celebrations

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2 w. ago Queen Elizabeth II and British Grand Prix celebrated in 2026 coin designs

Five new coin designs have been revealed by The Royal Mint, commemorating milestones and anniversaries in 2026.

Politics

2 w. ago New Year Eve's fireworks in photos as London dazzles and world celebrates 2026

London's spectacular fireworks show crowned a series of frenzied New Year's celebrations across Britain's major towns and cities - while dazzling displays were seen around the world

Culture

2 w. ago New Year latest: UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London

New Year latest: UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London  Sky NewsUK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country  BBC2026 London fireworks: 'A very British way to welcome in the new year'  Sky News

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3 w. ago Happy New Year! Britain rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks display

Happy New Year! Britain rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks display  Daily Mail

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3 w. ago New Year's Eve London fireworks spectacular rings in 2025 despite controversy

A dazzling firework display has lit up the skies above London but only after the controversial closure of park where thousands usually watch

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3 w. ago New Year's Eve London fireworks spectacular rings in 2025 after controversy

A dazzling firework display has lit up the skies above London but only after the controversial closure of park where thousands usually watch

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3 w. ago New Year's Eve: UK gears up to celebrate 'best of British' after dazzling displays in Europe and UAE

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

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