11 h. ago 'Britain's best high street' where locals claim big name brands aren't welcome

Marlborough in Wiltshire has been named as having one of the best high streets in the UK, and locals say they are 'fortunate' to have such a thriving town centre

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19 h. ago Top 20 local heroes named as Brits fear many 'go unnoticed' in modern world

A poll of 2,000 adults explored who they see as humble heroes within their local areas - with teens who help pensioners solve their tech troubles scoring highly

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59 h. ago Prime suspect as Brit boy, 3, 'abducted' in Marbella named by police

Little Oliver Pugh, who is three years old, was last seen in Marbella on July 4. Spanish authorities now fear his mum may have taken him to her native country of Russia

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3 d. ago When does Great British Bake Off start in 2024 on Channel 4 and who is competing?

The lucky dozen bakers hoping to be named Star Baker and crowned the winner of the Great British Bake Off have already been revealed

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4 d. ago Major airport on holiday island loved by Brits named among best in Europe

This Spanish island airport has been named one of the top three airports in Europe in a new ranking, and is set for further improvements to boost passenger experience

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5 d. ago Coldplay's Parachutes at 25: How did the earnest pub favourites become one of the UK's biggest groups?

From Starfish to stadiums: how Coldplay went from humble local heroes to global superstars

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1 week ago Fern Britton names the 1 book she's planning to read this summer

Fern Britton has shared the one book she's determined to read this summer as she embarks on a Mediterranean retreat - and it's another Sunday Times bestseller

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1 week ago UK's top three picnic foods to survive rainy days named by Brits

One in three Brits will picnic 'no matter the weather', resorting to eating in the car or under an umbrella

Events

1 week ago The Peak District road named one of Britain's most dangerous roads set for £7.6m improvement

The road is one of two direct routes between two of the largest cities in the north

Economics

1 week ago Oldham Council blasted for naming famous refurbished building after 'local hero'

The figure is not well known but had a significant impact on British politics

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1 week ago Ashvir Singh Johal: First Sikh manager at professional British club sets out Morecambe ambition

Singh Johal became the first Sikh to take charge of a professional British club when he was named as the Shrimps’ new boss on Tuesday.

Society

2 w. ago Motoring expert names traffic light rule millions of Brits don't know about

If you are caught breaching these rules at junctions and pedestrian crossings, you could be slapped with a fixed penalty notice (FPN) - and if you contest it, you could even wind up in court

Science

2 w. ago Gardening expert names one thing every Brit with a small space needs to know

National Trust gardener Teddy Jones has shared his top tips for creating a garden haven - even for those who may just have a balcony or a patio available rather than a garden

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2 w. ago Scrooge to be portrayed as a 'British Indian who hates refugees' in new version of A Christmas Carol

The musical, which is directed by Gurinder Chadha and based on the 1843 novella by Charles Dickens, will feature a 'British-Indian' man named Sood as the lead character.

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2 w. ago Take away our language and we will forget who we are: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and the language of conquest

The late Kenyan novelist and activist believed erasing language was the most lasting weapon of oppression. Here, Aminatta Forna recalls the man and introduces his essay on decolonisationIn the 1930s, it was common for British missionaries to change the names of African school pupils to biblical names. The change wasn’t “just for school” – it was intended to be for ever. So Ngũgĩ became James and my father, Mohamed, became Moses. While many students retained their new names throughout their lives, Ngũgĩ and my father changed theirs back, though you can still find early editions of Ngũgĩ’s first book, Weep Not, Child, under the name of “James Ngugi”. With the novel, Ngũgĩ established himself as a writer and later, by reclaiming his Kikuyu identity as an activist, began a process of decolonisation that he would explore in one of his most famous nonfiction works, Decolonising the Mind (1986), which challenged the dominance of European languages in African education and literature. Ngũgĩ...

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2 w. ago ITV production staff hit out at 'rubbish' household names escaping jobs amid bloodbath

Richard Madeley is among names remaining in roles on ITV programmes, like Good Morning Britain, despite a huge cull this summer - a bloodbath which will see more than 200 off-screen roles cut

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3 w. ago ‘There’s a thug in all of us’: James Norton on privacy, playing villains and pushing himself to the limit

He made his name as one of the great British TV baddies in Happy Valley, and bared all in a gruelling production of A Little Life. Despite facing heartbreak and press intrusion, he’s ‘feeling Zen’ as he turns 40 – and about to step it up a gear with two epic new showsTwo days before we meet, James Norton turned 40. To celebrate, he threw a massive party at his home in north-east London – and he’s still feeling the effects. “I didn’t get any sleep,” he admits, “and yesterday was just a huge clear-up, so if I struggle for a word or an anecdote, please forgive me.”To be fair, I’ve seen Norton in worse shape. The last time I encountered him in person he was naked, crawling around on all fours while being spat at. “Oh, yeah,” he smiles, realising I’m talking about his performance as Jude in the 2023 stage version of A Little Life. In that play, an adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s cult tragic novel, he remained on stage at the Savoy theatre in London for its whopping three-and-a-half...

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3 w. ago Sports quiz of the week: heroes, villains, outcasts, legends and local rivals

Have you been paying attention to the football, cricket, cycling, rugby, golf, baseball and basketball? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Motherwell's Rangers goal hero wants to repay boss' faith and fire them up table

Emmanuel Longelo says freedom to express himself will result in goals

Economics

3 w. ago Gorgeous UK city is often named one of Britain's most underrated

A charming city in Cheshire has been dubbed the UK's most underrated and the 'world's most beautiful', thanks to its sandstone walls and charming canal, likened to Venice

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