7 h. ago ‘I love England so much’: From TV to pop, film to fashion, the UK is enjoying a cultural resurgence

Three decades on from Blur and Oasis, a new and more diverse wave of stars is celebrating British identityIn the opening episode of Lena Dunham’s Netflix show Too Much, a heartbroken New Yorker moves to London to live out her fantasy of British life and love stories. Jess is quickly swept up in her feelings for an indie musician, dreamily referring to him as “My Mr Darcy, my Rochester, my Alan Rickman”.Produced by the team behind Bridget Jones, Notting Hill and Love Actually, the show was inspired by Dunham’s own move to London in 2021. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Kate Beckinsale announces heartbreaking death of famous mum after year long battle with stage 4 cancer

Kate Beckinsale has announced the tragic death of her mother, Judy Loe, who died on July 15 at the age of 78 from stage 4 cancer just a year after being diagnosed

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38 h. ago Kate Beckinsale's heartbreak as beloved mum Judy Loe dies after stage 4 cancer battle

Kate Beckinsale has announced the death of her mother, Judy Loe, who died on July 15 at the age of 78 after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in July last year

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69 h. ago Huge fire destroys Tomorrowland festival main stage as horror aftermath revealed

A horror blaze ripped through Tomorrowland festival's main stage and burned it to the ground as firefighters tried to battle it, with festival bosses declaring a "serious incident"

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3 d. ago Tomorrowland festival main stage engulfed in flames as fireworks heard

Firefighters are currently battling a fire at the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival, in Belgium, with the blaze not believed to be under control at this time

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4 d. ago Neil Diamond, 84, bravely returns to the stage amid devastating Parkinson's battle

Seven years after announcing his retirement from touring due to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, the superstar, 84, pulled off an impromptu performance of one of his greatest hits of all time.

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5 d. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 result, reaction and standings as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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5 d. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 route and updates as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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5 d. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 start time and route updates as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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5 d. ago Blur's Damon Albarn finally admits defeat against Oasis – 'They won the battle'

Damon Albarn has admitted Oasis won their long-standing Britpop rivalry, as the band’s 2025 reunion tour draws incredible crowds and praise

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7 d. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 8 route and updates with sprinters set to battle in Laval

With Tadej Pogacar back in yellow, attention now turns to the fast men of the peloton

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8 d. ago Blur or Oasis? Damon Albarn finally concedes who won the battle of Britpop

Damon Albarn has accepted that his band Blur were beaten by Oasis in the battle of Britpop and is now hailing his former rivals as "the winners" as the band gear up for their reunion tour this summer

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9 d. ago Lauren James double ignites England’s Euro campaign in thrashing of Netherlands

From shambolic to sublime, England, the reigning European champions, brushed off fears of a group stage exit with a thrilling and clinical 4-0 defeat of the Netherlands to put progression firmly in their hands.Woken up by a somewhat humbling 2-1 loss to France on Saturday, a more recognisable England arrived at the 2025 Euros, two goals from Lauren James and one apiece from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone ensuring a win against Wales on Sunday will be enough for England to book a place in the knockout stage while France and the Netherlands battle it out for the other Group D spot. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tour de France live: Sprinters set for battle in Dunkirk on stage 3

Anticipated headwinds and rain could make this a gruelling day for the peloton

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1 week ago Lewis Capaldi opens up on mental health battle that forced him off stage in candid interview

The singer, 28, made headlines at Glastonbury in 2023 when anxiety visibly overwhelmed him on stage.

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1 week ago Tour de France live: Stage 3 start time and route as sprinters set to battle in Dunkirk

Anticipated headwinds and rain could make this a gruelling day for the peloton

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2 w. ago Tour de France 2025: stage one heads for finish and battle for yellow jersey – live

Le Grand Départ, starting and ending at Lille MétropoleAny comments or thoughts? Feel free to email AmyAccording to the Tour’s live coverage, the peloton has stopped at Porte de Paris, one of Lille’s city gates, where an orchestra is playing the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.And the Tour de France 2025 is off! Well, the controlled, 11km slow rollout before the official race starts is on. There are 184 riders taking part and the TV coverage is showing quite a few smiling faces as they parade around during the neutralised start in Lille. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tour de France 2025: stage one sets battle for yellow jersey but Ganna out – live

Le Grand Départ, starting and ending at Lille MétropoleAny comments or thoughts? Feel free to email AmyAccording to the Tour’s live coverage, the peloton has stopped at Porte de Paris, one of Lille’s city gates, where an orchestra is playing the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.And the Tour de France 2025 is off! Well, the controlled, 11km slow rollout before the official race starts is on. There are 184 riders taking part and the TV coverage is showing quite a few smiling faces as they parade around during the neutralised start in Lille. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Grand Depart updates and stage 1 route as sprinters set for battle on streets of Lille

Who will take the first yellow jersey of the Tour as three weeks of racing kick off in France?

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2 w. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Grand Depart start time and stage 1 route as sprinters set for battle on streets of Lille

Who will take the first yellow jersey of the Tour as three weeks of racing kick off in France?

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