27 m. ago Starmer admits he DID sign off on David Kogan's appointment as new football regulator

Sir Laurie Magnus said it was 'regrettable' that the Prime Minister had signed off on Labour donor David Kogan getting the key role.

Politics

75 m. ago Shetland star Douglas Henshall looks unrecognisable in throwback snap

The Scots star, best known for his role of DI Jimmy Perez, looks worlds apart from his Shetland character in a snap from 26 years ago

Politics

88 m. ago Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore

Former US vice-president also critical of Donald Trump and Bill Gates as negotiations begin in earnestHello comrades, this is Nina Lakhani in chilly New York City taking over the blog for the next few hours. Thanks very much to my colleague Matt Taylor in London Town who will be back in the hot seat on Friday morning.Leading climate activists and influencers have signed a letter criticising PR firm Edelman over its role at the Cop30 summit in Brazil. Continue reading...

Society

89 m. ago Inside Kate and William's 'forever home': Prince gives a sneak peek of newly renovated Forest Lodge and shows off Kate's 'tastefully discreet' decor choices

The Prince of Wales appeared to show inside his family's new 'forever home' when he filmed a video urging young people to reflect on Armistice Day from inside a lavishly decorated room.

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2 h. ago Helen Mirren and Ian Mckellen celebrate launch of RSC Shakespeare curriculum app

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) unveiled its new digital learning app on Wednesday, 12 November, at Middle Temple, the historic site of the first Twelfth Night performance in 1604.

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2 h. ago Ian McKellen admits he struggles to perform Shakespeare roles

Speaking at the launch of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new digital learning app on Wednesday (12 November), Sir Ian McKellen confessed that he still grapples with the complexities of Shakespeare’s language, even after more than 60 years on stage.

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2 h. ago King's 'glorious' garden: Charles appears on the cover of Country Life to unveil his three

The magazine's cover was taken in a formal part of the gardens on the King's Norfolk estate by photographer Millie Pilkington.

Politics

2 h. ago Dancing Queen! Camilla celebrates 75th anniversary of English National Ballet at Buckingham Palace

Camilla, 78, welcomed principal dancer Sangeun Lee and Aaron Watkin, Artistic director at a reception to recognise the heritage and the new works of the ballet company.

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2 h. ago Inside Kate and William's 'forever home': Prince gives a sneak peek of newly

The Prince of Wales appeared to show inside his family's new 'forever home' when he filmed a video urging young people to reflect on Armistice Day from inside a lavishly decorated room.

Politics

2 h. ago Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen launch new Shakespeare curriculum

Dame Helen Mirren has expressed her profound excitement over a new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) curriculum, designed to revolutionise the teaching of Shakespeare in UK secondary schools.

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2 h. ago ‘You can’t help but root for underdog’: Kristen Wiig on her role in Palm Royale

Kristen Wiig received a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in season one.

Politics

3 h. ago The Royal Mint launches a diamond collection with some surprisingly affordable pieces

From wedding bands to bridal earrings, the pieces are crafted from recycled e-waste

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3 h. ago Sophie Winkleman says royal life is 'total hell' and a 'form of torture' because you 'never know who is going to betray you'

The actress, 45, has a fly-on-the-wall view at the inner workings of the royal family as Lady Frederick Windsor, having been married to Lord Frederick Windsor since 2009.

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle sends coded message to fans as photo 'snub' sparks huge mystery

Meghan Markle's powerful message to her husband and other veterans across the world has a hidden meaning that will have likely caught the attention of the royals, according to one expert

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4 h. ago Helen Mirren joins Ian McKellen to launch RSC’s new Shakespeare curriculum for schools

Dame Helen Mirren has expressed her profound excitement over a new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) curriculum, designed to revolutionise the teaching of Shakespeare in UK secondary schools.

Politics

4 h. ago Princess Royal reflects on ‘remarkable milestone’ at party for King’s birthday

Anne joked that the party in Singapore was ‘strangely quite close’ to Charles’s actual birthday, which is on Friday.

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5 h. ago Prince Harry 'misses life in Britain' as unexpected move shows his 'deep regrets'

A royal expert has claimed that a lengthy essay penned by the Duke of Sussex shows that he misses the life he left behind in his homeland when he relocated to California half a decade ago

Politics

5 h. ago Jack Whitehall admits creepy Malice role took him to a 'dark place'

EXCLUSIVE: The comedian stars in the new psychological thriller and he opened up about preparing for the role

Events

5 h. ago Jack Whitehall's eerie Malice role shows 'side never seen before'

EXCLUSIVE: Jack Whitehall stars in new Amazon Prime Video series Malice, which sees him play a male nanny with a dark side, and the comedian has opened up about the role

Events

6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones eyes up new role after BBC announcement

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones appeared on Loose Women today.

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