New Poem 'Now, Mother, What's the Matter?' Explores Hamlet
Richard W Halperin's new poem, from his 80th birthday collection, uses Shakespeare's Hamlet to examine life, art, and 'troubled hearts'. Discover the literary analysis.
Richard W Halperin's new poem, from his 80th birthday collection, uses Shakespeare's Hamlet to examine life, art, and 'troubled hearts'. Discover the literary analysis.
The Lost Souls poetry event in Balham celebrated storytelling and emotional honesty, uniting diverse voices. Founder Hanna Stanislaus highlights poetry's power to connect communities. Discover London's vibrant literary scene.
Alan Parker breaks down as he discovers his mother is alive and wants to meet him after a 51-year separation, in an emotional episode of ITV's Long Lost Family airing tomorrow.
Sir David Jason found it 'very poignant' viewing unseen Only Fools and Horses clips for a new BBC docuseries, The Lost Archive. Reunited with co-star Tessa Peake-Jones.
A fascinating map reveals the staggering loss of UK railway routes, from 23,440 miles in 1914 to just 9,864 today. Discover the towns left stranded and the legacy of the Beeching Axe.
Explore Thomas Lovell Beddoes' haunting poem Dream-Pedlary, a late-Romantic masterpiece questioning life, death, and the ghosts we wish to raise. Discover its musicality and poignant personal history.
A London customer paid £216 for a phone Amazon said was lost, yet was denied a refund. Discover the Kafkaesque customer service loop and your rights if it happens to you.
Celebrated poet Roger McGough shares witty insights on fame, family, and his Liverpool roots in a candid interview at 88. Discover his remarkable journey from The Scaffold to Radio 4.
A heartwarming tale of honesty from a Liverpool police station in the 1990s, where a lost cash bag containing over £1,000 was returned to its frantic owner. A reminder that integrity still exists.
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.
Award-winning Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer is devastated after Australia Post lost a valuable commissioned painting. The postal service apologises as the search continues.
Brits waste £40 a month on unused subscriptions. Redirecting this cash into a pension could add £37,000 to your retirement pot. Learn how small changes now can secure your financial future.
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.
Steve Coogan's production company, Baby Cow, posted a £358k profit as revenue rose to £2.6m. This preceded a settled High Court defamation claim over the film 'The Lost King'. Read the full details.
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 Lionel Johnson's 1902 poem 'Renegade', a powerful critique of political betrayal and national identity. Discover its relevance for contemporary Britain in our analysis.
In the heart of LA's Koreatown, a new generation is reviving cowboy poetry. Discover how millennials are preserving this 150-year-old tradition, blending authenticity with modern appeal.
Inspired by a Guardian article, readers share uplifting stories of human kindness, from returned wallets to life-saving help, proving the best of Britain's spirit.
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.
Explore our roundup of five powerful new poetry collections from leading UK poets, including Sean O'Brien and Tess Jolly. Discover themes of work, faith, and identity.
Two colleagues who joked they looked like sisters discovered they were biological siblings after a DNA test, reuniting a family separated by adoption. Read their incredible story.
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.
Financial experts reveal actionable steps to enhance your retirement savings in the new year, from utilising salary sacrifice to tracking down lost pensions.
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 reader's letter suggests Antonio Gramsci's famous line about a dying world may have been inspired by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Explore this literary connection and other brief letters.
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.