Review: Our American Queen at London's Bridewell Theatre
A review of 'Our American Queen', a new play about Kate Chase's political machinations during the 1864 US election. On at London's Bridewell Theatre until 7 February.
A review of 'Our American Queen', a new play about Kate Chase's political machinations during the 1864 US election. On at London's Bridewell Theatre until 7 February.
The woman known as 'B', alleged to be Freddie Mercury's daughter, has died from a rare spinal cancer. Her story is detailed in a new biography of the Queen legend.
Bibi, the woman who claimed to be Freddie Mercury's daughter, has died at 48 after a battle with rare spinal cancer. Her ashes were scattered in the Alps. Read the full story.
A huge fire at Queen's Road Peckham station caused dramatic orange flashes across London's skyline, sparking panic and 90 emergency calls. No injuries reported. Read the full story.
Major fire between Queen's Road Peckham and South Bermondsey halts all trains. 15 firefighters on scene. Follow for live updates on travel chaos.
Discover Queen's Park, the only station on the London Underground network where your journey takes you directly through a working carriage shed. A unique piece of Tube history awaits.
As the Princess of Wales turns 44, we chart her journey from a Berkshire childhood to a future Queen Consort, marking the occasion with a scaled-back celebration. Discover her life story.
A coroner rules a 55-year-old woman died from a paracetamol overdose at a London hospital after being prescribed duplicate drugs. Read the full investigation and NHS response.
Dive into the answers for this week's brain-teasing Saturday quiz, covering topics from British history to Olympic sports and chart-topping music. How many did you get right?
Queen Camilla shares her own experience of assault for the first time, praising the Hunt family's courage in the wake of tragedy. Read her powerful call for change.
Queen Camilla reveals her fury over a teenage train assault while praising BBC commentator John Hunt and his daughter for their strength after a family tragedy. A powerful Clarence House discussion.
Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about being indecently assaulted on a train as a teen, fighting back with a shoe. She shared her story after the Hunt family tragedy.
Newly-released files show John Major's Downing Street blamed BT for an 'improperly addressed' birthday message to the Queen Mother in 1994. Discover the royal protocol faux pas.
An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
Mariah Carey's festive anthem 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' generates an estimated £2.2 million each year. Discover the song's incredible journey and record-breaking success.
Two identical stencilled artworks of children stargazing have appeared in London, sparking speculation that Banksy is behind the festive double act. Discover the locations and the mystery.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Ginger Johnson makes history as the first drag queen to win Celebrity MasterChef. The BBC finale also marked judge John Torode's last episode. Read the full story.
Chocolatier creates giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new UK banking hub. Discover the craft and the research on cash's emotional value at Christmas.
Over 200 items from the late Queen's wardrobe, including her wedding dress, will go on display in a landmark 2026 exhibition at Buckingham Palace, celebrating her centenary and fashion legacy.
British fashion designer Antony Price, the maverick behind iconic looks for David Bowie, Roxy Music and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. Discover his legendary career.
A review of Anna North's novel 'Bog Queen', which weaves together a modern forensic pathologist and an Iron Age druid discovered in a peat bog. Does the story live up to its intriguing premise?
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
Lambwood Heights care home in Chigwell swapped Santa for roulette and drag queens at its festive 'Lamb-Vegas' party, delighting over 70 residents with casino games and a swing band.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have unveiled their official 2025 Christmas card, featuring a portrait from their 20th wedding anniversary in Rome. Discover the details and festive plans.
The King and Queen have unveiled their 2025 Christmas card, featuring a portrait from their 20th wedding anniversary celebrations in Rome. Discover the details of the image and the royal tradition.
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia completes a 100-mile solo trek in full drag, raising over $1 million for charities making the outdoors more inclusive. Read her inspiring story.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.
The original boat used in the classic film 'The African Queen' was scrapped, a fate revealed in a new biography of Katharine Hepburn. Discover the story of a lost cinematic icon.