55 m. ago ‘I’m here to open doors’: Bernardine Evaristo on success, controversy and why she plans to donate her £100k award

The Girl, Woman, Other author has this week been awarded a one-off Women’s prize award for her outstanding contribution. She talks about her long road to recognition, and using her profile to support other writersBack in 2013, Bernardine Evaristo gave a reading in a south London bookshop from her novel Mr Loverman. Only six people showed up, a couple of them were dozing and she realised they were homeless people who had come to find somewhere comfortable to sleep. Last month, the hit TV adaptation Mr Loverman, about a 74-year-old gay Caribbean man set in Hackney, east London, won two Baftas, including leading actor for Lennie James, making him the first Black British actor to win the TV award in its 70-year history. “I checked Wikipedia!” Evaristo exclaims of this shocking fact when we meet in London.Evaristo’s long career is one of firsts and creating them for others. In 2019, at the age of 60, she became the first Black woman to win the Booker prize – shared with Margaret Atwood –...

Economics

55 m. ago Debenhams shoppers can bag 'classic' diamond watch for over £2,658 less

Bargain hunters can't stop heaping praise on this luxury timepiece that is now 92 percent less at Debenhams.

Economics

59 m. ago Deep Purple fans just finding out band wrote one of their biggest hits 'on the spot'

Deep Purple was originally formed in 1969 but has seen a number of member shake-ups over the years. Responsible for a slew of classic rock anthems and big hits, one of the band's most well known songs was written in a surprising situation

Events

1 hour ago Adam Idah must crack Celtic contrast for Ireland as country striker battle could shift to Parkhead

The Hoops hitman still has some doubters to win over despite rattling 20 goals on the way to the domestic double last season

Events

3 h. ago Driveway mistakes could see you hit with a £100 fine and invalidate insurance

There are strict UK rules on parking when you are using a drive

Economics

3 h. ago Nick Knowles and his new wife Katie Dadzie hit the dance floor! Pink

Nick Knowles and Katie Dadzie partied into the night after tying the knot on Saturday.

Events

3 h. ago Shock as police arrest actor on set of Disney+ hit show Rivals moments after performing in scene with Danny Dyer

Officers swooped on Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, where TV extra Nigel Adams, 45, was hauled away in handcuffs by six cops in front of shocked cast members.

Events

3 h. ago Nick Knowles' wife Katie forced to hit back as fans label her 'desperate' after racy snap

Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie was subjected to cruel trolling after she shared a snap of herself in a barely-there pink lingerie set, with Nick stood behind her

Events

4 h. ago Jose Mourinho made it clear he despises what Man Utd have become as transfer plan emerges

Jose Mourinho already made his thoughts clear on Manchester United's current transfer policy when he hit out at Pep Guardiola and Manchester City during his time at Old Trafford

Politics

4 h. ago Sinner vs Alcaraz start time and how to watch French Open final today

World No1 defending champion meet in showdown at Roland Garros

Politics

4 h. ago Claudio Braga on Hearts transfer radar as Derek McInnes turns eye to Aalesund FK hitman in search for firepower

The new Tynecastle boss has his eye on the 25-year-old - who can play through the middle or on the wing

Events

4 h. ago UK weather: Heatwave maps reveal exact date 34C 'Spanish plume' will hit Brits

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the UK next week, according to weather modelling maps, with air from a European heatwave expected to make its way to us

Society

4 h. ago Love Island series two bombshell Rachel Fenton's life nine years after ITV show

Rachel Fenton appeared on ITV2 hit dating show Love Island almost a decade ago and found herself caught in some villa drama between Rykard Jenkins and Olivia Buckland

Culture

4 h. ago Bruce Springsteen fans treated to a gig they’ll ‘never forget’ as Paul McCartney joins him on stage in Liverpool

The Beatles star joined Springsteen for his second night at Anfield and played one of his biggest hits

Sport

4 h. ago Love Island bombshell's life after ITV series from regular job to new romance

Love Island star Rachel Fenton decided to leave the UK after appearing on the ITV2 hit dating show almost a decade ago

Events

5 h. ago Oasis’ last London gig where Liam Gallagher hit back at ‘fat boy’ after coin and drink thrown

Oasis’ last London gig where Liam Gallagher hit back at ‘fat boy’ after coin and drink thrown  MyLondon

Events

5 h. ago Sadio Mane hit with bombshell decision after requesting to miss England fixture

Sadio Mane has been told that his Al-Nassr days are numbered as they eye new transfers with the Senegal icon also asking to skip his country's game with England are heavy criticism

Events

5 h. ago Ryanair, easyJet and other airlines may owe travellers '£520' for delays

A travel blogger has recommended two avenues to explore for anyone who has been hit with flight delays - but travellers must check they are eligible first

Economics

7 h. ago HGV lorry driver rolls cigarette while driving on motorway with no hands on wheel

Shocking footage shows a lorry driver on the motorway with no hands on the wheel - as he rolls a cigarette.

Transport

7 h. ago Apple’s struggles to update Siri lead to investor concerns over AI strategy

iPhone-maker hit by technological challenges that have led to delays to the full rollout of its ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Economics