Swimmers will take a freezing dip at Tooting Bec Lido on January 31 to raise money for homeless charity Crisis. The event includes challenges for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned cold water swimmers.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters at Alexandra Palace for medical reasons, just two days before his first match. Get the full story on the eight-time champion's last-minute exit.
France has postponed the G7 summit by a day after Donald Trump confirmed a UFC fight night on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday. Discover the details and diplomatic implications.
Defending champion Shaun Murphy hails debutant Wu Yize as 'one of the highest potential players I've ever seen' ahead of their Masters first-round clash at Alexandra Palace.
A 17-year-old from Kirkby has pleaded guilty to possessing extremist material after planning a copycat attack inspired by the Southport killings. Discover the full details of the case.
Aldi's popular Baby Event is back, offering parents huge savings on essentials from 82p. Discover the must-have items and why shoppers call it a 'lifesaver'.
Join F1 champion Lando Norris & McLaren CEO Zak Brown for a world-exclusive event in London on 22 Feb 2026. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from their triumphant season. Tickets on sale 9 Jan.
The chaotic Red Bull Soapbox Race is back at Alexandra Palace on 20 June 2026. Find out how to get tickets and enter your own madcap vehicle before they sell out.
The annual No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on January 11, 2026. Find out where to avoid the trouser-free travellers and the event's quirky history.
UK and Irish cinema takings reach a post-pandemic high of £1.07bn in 2025, with 'A Minecraft Movie' leading the box office. Discover the key figures and industry recovery insights.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been fine-tuning his game at an 'old school' snooker club in Ireland ahead of his Masters return. The Rocket faces Neil Robertson on January 14.
Labour-run Lambeth Council cancels the 2026 Lambeth Country Show, citing a £1.1m cost. Lib Dems brand the decision 'shocking', arguing it could run for £400k. Read the full story.
Netflix's Stranger Things finale screening made an estimated $25m at the US box office, signalling a major shift towards event cinema and non-traditional releases for theatres.
The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on 11 January 2026. Discover the rules, how it started, and why commuters will be trouserless. Join the fun!
Explore the secret Parkland Walk in North London. This 4km route on old railway tracks offers breathtaking, crowd-free panoramic views of the city skyline. Perfect for a winter stroll.
Luke Littler defends his world darts title, drawing a record 2.5m TV audience. The 'Littler Effect' fuels the sport's global rise, with sold-out crowds and a £1m prize. Discover how darts became the 'Glastonbury of sport'.
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler discusses matching Phil Taylor's 16 World Darts Championship titles after his dominant 2026 victory. The teenage sensation reveals his realistic target and receives a warning from 'The Power'. Read the full story.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler defends his PDC World Darts Championship title, thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1 at Alexandra Palace. Read the full analysis of his historic win.
Teenage sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler wins his second consecutive PDC World Darts Championship, defeating Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace. Read his incredible victory story.
Luke Littler clinches his second World Darts Championship, shares humorous theory on Ally Pally wasp attack, and discusses his £1 million prize. Read the full story.
Teenage sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler defends his PDC World Darts Championship title with a dominant victory over Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace. Read the full story.
Luke Littler, 18, defends his title against world youth champion Gian van Veen, 23, in the youngest PDC World Championship final ever. Live from Alexandra Palace.
Luke Littler cruised past Ryan Searle 6-1 to reach his third consecutive PDC World Darts Championship final. The defending champion averaged 105.4 in a dominant display at Alexandra Palace.
Luke Littler faces Ryan Searle as Gary Anderson meets Gian van Veen in a blockbuster Alexandra Palace semi-final night. Get the lowdown on the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship's final four.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings high-octane 'Glow-n-Fire' action to London's O2 Arena on 10-11 Jan 2026. Discover how to secure last-minute tickets now.
Luke Littler responded to Tuesday's jeers with a masterful 5-0 win over Krzysztof Ratajski at Alexandra Palace. The world champion advances to face Ryan Searle, while Gian van Veen stunned Luke Humphries.
Gary Anderson is two wins from a third world title after beating Justin Hood, while Ryan Searle overcomes an eye condition to reach the last four. Follow the latest from Ally Pally.
Darts star Ryan Searle defies hereditary eyesight condition ADOA to reach World Championship semi-finals at Ally Pally, inspiring others and raising funds for a cure.
Hundreds of revellers braved the cold for a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham's Centenary Square that never happened, duped by online misinformation. Discover how fake events strain emergency services.
The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals are set for a New Year's Day thriller at Alexandra Palace. See the full schedule, session times, and player match-ups here.