2026 Fiction Preview: Major New Novels Announced
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
A look ahead at the biggest fiction releases for 2026, featuring major new works from Maggie O'Farrell, Julian Barnes, George Saunders, and many more. Discover the essential books to pre-order now.
Discover the most anticipated books of 2026. Get ready for new novels from George Saunders, Ali Smith, and Douglas Stuart, plus major memoirs and stunning debuts.
Psychic musician Sabrina Kennedy reveals her explosive 2026 predictions for celebrities, from major exposés and Katie Price's transformation to Timothée Chalamet's split. Get the full forecast.
As 2025, a '9' year of enlightenment, ends, tarot reveals what each star sign should release and what energy to carry into 2026, a '1' year of magic and new beginnings. Discover your sign's guidance.
Emmerdale's Sarah Sugden's wedding day is ruined by a shock discovery, as Charity Dingle's baby secret threatens to tear the family apart. Read the exclusive interview with Katie Hill.
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith have announced they're expecting a baby girl in 2026. See their sweet gender reveal and co-star reactions.
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
Discover the most anticipated debut novels of 2026, featuring a Pulitzer finalist's first novel, a surreal prison tale, and a tradwife influencer sent to 1805. Pre-order these exciting new voices now.
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts reveals she is five months pregnant with her first child. The 40-year-old shared the news on Christmas Day with fiancé Mitch Hahn.
Sheila Bond, born on 25 December 1953, reveals why she loves her Christmas birthday, from childhood presents to family traditions. Read her heartwarming story.
A look ahead at the biggest nonfiction books of 2026, featuring memoirs from Liza Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, and survivors' stories, plus diaries from Alan Bennett. Pre-order now.
Beloved soap actors Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan reveal they are expecting their first child in a festive Instagram video. The baby is due in 2026.
Ellie Goulding reveals her growing baby bump in a TikTok video with boyfriend Beau Minniear, sparking excitement among fans. The couple confirmed their relationship in September.
Discover the real London spots featured in Rowan Atkinson's new festive Netflix series, Man Vs Baby. From Piccadilly Circus to a historic Tower Hill landmark.
Guardian readers share their favourite albums of 2025, highlighting Clipse's acclaimed rap return, Lily Allen's personal storytelling, and breakthrough acts like Geese. Discover the year's essential listens.
Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi launch new travel system bundles for newborns, combining pushchairs with car seats. The range is on sale until early February, offering a streamlined solution for parents.
Author Gish Jen's new novel, 'Bad Bad Girl', is a fictionalised exploration of her troubled relationship with her Chinese mother and the historical forces that shaped their lives. A poignant search for understanding.
Little Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks with a serious bowel condition, is finally home in Bromley for his first Christmas after over 500 days in hospital. Read his family's remarkable story of hope.
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet opens up about cruel body shaming from teachers and peers in her youth, which led to unhealthy eating habits. Read her powerful story of resilience.
Lily Allen opens up about her daughters' ongoing relationship with ex-husband David Harbour and reflects on the pain of her marriages in a candid new interview. Read the full story.
Kent Police launch urgent appeal to find Evie-May Dixon, 13, missing from Rainham since Friday. She has links to Gillingham and Chatham. Call 999 if seen.
A top baby name guru from London warns parents about trendy, tricky and famous names they may come to regret. Discover the full list and expert advice here.
Comedian Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt welcome daughter Scottie Rose. The name pays tribute to Pete's father, a firefighter who died on 9/11. Read the couple's sweet announcement.
A Guardian investigation reveals the multimillion-dollar Free Birth Society, promoting unassisted childbirth, has been linked to baby deaths globally. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of 2025 offers 20 festive questions, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI mishaps. Test your trivia and sign up for a special Christmas edition.
Experts predict Jude, Sienna, and a host of vintage classics will be the top baby name choices for parents in 2026. Discover the full list and trends here.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's explosive posthumous memoir, 'Nobody's Girl', has sold over a million copies worldwide, intensifying scrutiny on Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's case. Read the full story.
FIFA has announced new £45 tickets for every 2026 World Cup match after a global backlash over 'extortionate' prices. Discover the details and fan reaction here.
Meet Panya, the adorable pygmy hippo calf captivating the internet from Duisburg Zoo. Discover how this tiny animal's fame echoes past viral stars and the bittersweet reality of animal celebrity.
The controversial teen drama Gossip Girl, once blasted as 'mind-blowingly inappropriate', will be free to stream on ITVX from January 2026. Discover the show's legacy and cult following.