Adelaide Festival Board Members Resign Over Legal Dispute
Three directors resign from Adelaide Festival board as author Randa Abdel-Fattah serves legal notice over cancelled event. Read the latest on the cultural dispute.
Three directors resign from Adelaide Festival board as author Randa Abdel-Fattah serves legal notice over cancelled event. Read the latest on the cultural dispute.
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.
Wetherspoon's huge January sale offers pints from 99p, discounted spirits, and meal deals at over 600 UK pubs. Founder Tim Martin explains the post-Christmas strategy.
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.
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.
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!
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Brighton Beach on New Year's Day. The RNLI warns of cold water shock dangers during winter dips.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering has died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Brighton beach on New Year's Day. Coastguard and RNLI teams were unable to save him. Read the full report.
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.
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.
HM Coastguard urges extreme caution for New Year's Day dips after two swimmers disappeared in Devon on Christmas Day. Key safety advice for cold water conditions.
Discover seven of the best alcohol-free events in London for Dry January 2026, from CBD cocktails to sober comedy nights. Explore the capital's vibrant sober scene.
Discover the must-see London theatre opening in January 2026, from star-led West End premieres to avant-garde Shakespeare and hit Edinburgh transfers. Book your tickets now.
A writer's plea for better party etiquette: never cancel on the day. Learn why a late RSVP is worse than ghosting and how to be a considerate guest.
A festive swim turned to tragedy in Budleigh Salterton as two men were swept away. One survivor describes being 'dragged to safety' in treacherous conditions.
A violent fight broke out at London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve. Watch the shocking viral video and see how police responded. No arrests were made.
The coastguard has stood down its search for two men missing after a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services urge caution.
Discover the science and mental health benefits driving the UK's Boxing Day and New Year's Day sea dip craze. From cold water euphoria to safety tips, find out why thousands take the plunge.
Coastguard and RNLI teams have concluded their search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Police urge against Boxing Day swims.
The coastguard has suspended its search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton, Devon, after an extensive Christmas Day operation. Several festive swims were cancelled due to severe weather warnings.
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Latest updates.
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled amid severe weather warnings. Follow live updates.
Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.