70 m. ago I Love You, Byeee by Adam Buxton audiobook review – warm and witty whimsy

A chatty, self-deprecating memoir recalls the podcaster’s start in TV and his lifelong friendship with comedian and film-maker Joe CornishThe writer and comic Adam Buxton’s first memoir, Ramble Book, dug into his childhood and his relationship with his father, who featured as the cantankerous BaaadDad in Buxton’s 1990s pop culture series The Adam and Joe Show. I Love You, Byeee is the follow up in which he remembers his late mother, Valerie, and reflects on his TV career which began with him landing a job at Takeover TV, a showcase for new talent on Channel 4, where he brought in his childhood friend Joe Cornish.Fans of The Adam and Joe Show will find reminiscences about the pair’s toy movies, where they recreated films such as Titanic and Trainspotting, and their radio shows on XFM and 6Music. Buxton is candid about the strain of their working relationship and his feelings of insecurity when Cornish went off to direct his first film, Attack the Block, without him. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

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92 m. ago Is this London's weirdest show? Prepare to enter world of a cow

This unique show features sound work by Foley artists which encourages audiences to close their eyes and be plunged into the world of a cow and a deer

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1 hour ago Peter Mandelson sacked as US ambassador over emails sent to Jeffrey Epstein: Live updates and reaction

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Peter Mandelson is sacked as US ambassador following new emails detailing his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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1 hour ago Peter Mandelson sacked by Keir Starmer over ‘reprehensible’ emails to Epstein: Latest updates

James Roscoe has taken over from Lord Mandelson as interim ambassador while Downing Street finds a replacement.

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1 hour ago EastEnders stars brand Steve McFadden 'beautiful person' after 'deserved' National Television Awards win

The Phil Mitchell actor was visibly emotional collecting his award

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1 hour ago Climate 100: Join us to celebrate the world’s leading environmentalists

The Independent will host the return of its Climate 100 event in New York later this month with a keynote speech from Greg Jackson, the founder of the UK’s biggest energy provider

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2 h. ago His fatal flaw wasn't sex or even money, for all his love of whiffy billionaires. No what captivated Mandelson above all else was power: QUENTIN LETTS

Third time lucky, goes the proverb. Peter Mandelson has been re-toppled. This most vivid of political butterflies has previously, twice, escaped his critics' nets; this time it could be the end.

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2 h. ago China suffered damage worth £2.2bn in August as monsoon wreaked havoc

Beijing says more than 10 million people affected by succession of disasters ranging from flash floods to droughts

Economics

2 h. ago Paul Coulter says Titanic victims would have lived if nearby boat had done one thing

The Mirror catches up with the comedian Paul Coulter as he continues with his hit 5 Mistakes That Changed History tour, a wild blend of history, comedy and storytelling which delves into the sort of blunders that may well make you feel a little better about your own

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2 h. ago Peter Mandelson revelations on Epstein friendship are 'very uncomfortable', says Anas Sarwar

Mandelson is reported to have told Epstein to "fight for early release" shortly before he was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

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2 h. ago Raise the £450k LISA limit to give London's first time buyers a helping hand

There is a strong case for committing to an annual review of the property price cap to ensure it keeps pace with the ever-changing market.

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2 h. ago I unboxed the Cult Beauty 2025 advent calendar – and it’s packed with viral beauty must

Is this popular calendar worth its £240 price tag?

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2 h. ago Voices: The fatal flaw that made ‘Air Miles Mandelson’ crash and burn

The combination of money and immorality in Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has created a stench for Starmer, writes Sean O’Grady. The question is how long it will hang around

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3 h. ago 6 of the rarest dog breeds that you probably haven't heard of

You definitely won't see many of these pooches on your street

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3 h. ago I unboxed the Liberty beauty advent calendar – here’s my honest review

The luxury department store is celebrating its 150th anniversary

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3 h. ago The wildlife mistakes I’ve made on holiday – from cuddling chimpanzees to riding elephants

Most unethical wildlife tourism is down to a simple lack of awareness. Rather than blaming ourselves for past mistakes, Rob Perkins says the important thing is to learn how we can do better in future

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3 h. ago 'Baby killer' mother 'was aggressive to paramedics trying to help her three

Kaylani Kalanzi died from being violently shaken when she was caught in the middle of her parents' mutually abusive relationship', the Old Bailey has heard.

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3 h. ago Buying, selling or renting a home? A new estate agent & property management company comes to West of Edinburgh

It’s a genuine homecoming for the man behind a new estate agency in Edinburgh. We find out what he’s bringing back from his travels and how he sees a better future for buyers, sellers and landlords.

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4 h. ago American woman feared losing job and home after Home Office visa error

Ordeal comes as government considers lengthening the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remainUK politics live – latest updatesAn American woman married to a British man feared she would have to leave the UK and lose her house and job after a Home Office error led to her being issued with a visa for less than two weeks.Ashley, who requested that her real name not be published in the current UK migration climate, ended up having to apply for a second visa, paid for with savings for a deposit for a home. Continue reading...

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