26 h. ago Surreal, erudite and always experimenting: Tom Stoppard was a playwright never likely to stand still

David Lister remembers the brilliant, complicated man whose work explored politics, science, love, Shakespeare, and even rock’n’roll

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52 h. ago ‘I sang karaoke with Novak Djokovic – a surreal experience’: Jacob Collier’s honest playlist

The musical prodigy discovered Stevie Wonder aged two and danced to Brazilian jazz at a Grammys afterparty. But what song does he think is the best in the world?The first song I fell in love withSo many songs hit me as a child, they were like windows opening up new worlds. But the first I truly loved was Did I Hear You Say You Love Me, by Stevie Wonder, which I remember clearly when I was around two years old.The first single I boughtI bought an iTunes single by Take 6 when I was 13. They are a six-part a cappella, gospel, jazz group, and they completely exploded my creative imagination. The song, He Never Sleeps, has the most unbelievable harmonic journey. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Idrissa Gueye issues grovelling apology after Everton star slapped his own teammate in 'moment of madness' during 1

The 'moment of madness', as match-winner Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall described it, occurred just 13 minutes into the clash against Manchester United.

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1 week ago Beatles museum to honour Liverpool’s other legends in ‘hall of fame’

The exhibition, at Liverpool Beatles Museum, will pay tribute to the city’s success stories.

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1 week ago Kate Middleton’s emotional hug with Jessie J at Royal Variety Show after cancer journeys

The Princess of Wales and singer Jessie J have both battled cancer in the past few years and shared a sweet moment at 2025's Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall

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2 w. ago Rachael Blackmore experiences ‘surreal’ moment after hall of fame honour

The trailblazing former jump jockey received the accolade alongside the Anthony brothers from Wales who won seven Cheltenham Gold Cups almost a century ago

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3 w. ago Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore lands major new Cheltenham Festival role

The Racecourse says Blackmore, the first female jockey to win the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, is the ‘ideal ambassador’ to attract more women to the sport

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