Guitarist Steve Cropper, Soul Pioneer, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and songwriter behind 'Green Onions' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', has died at 84. Read about his monumental legacy in soul and rock.
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Sir Terence English, Transplant Pioneer, Dies at 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who launched the UK's first successful heart transplant programme at Papworth Hospital, has died aged 93. Read his remarkable story.
West Ham United Legend Billy Bonds Dies Aged 79
West Ham United mourns the passing of Billy Bonds, their record appearance holder and two-time FA Cup-winning captain, voted the club's greatest ever player. Read his remarkable story.
Labour MP Keith McDowall, a 'quiet force' in politics, dies at 77
Tributes pour in for Labour MP Keith McDowall, who has died aged 77. Remembered as a dedicated constituency man and a key figure in social policy, his legacy spans decades of public service.
Rhoda Kalema, pioneering Ugandan MP, dies at 96
Rhoda Kalema, a trailblazing Ugandan politician and women's rights advocate, has passed away at 96. Discover the life of the nation's first female MP.
BBC broadcaster Brian Hayes dies aged 88
Tributes pour in for Brian Hayes, the legendary BBC radio presenter known for his sharp wit and commanding voice, who has passed away at 88. Read about his remarkable career.
OBR Chief's Departure Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.
Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91
Professor Michael Twyman, founder of Reading University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his legacy in design education.
England cricketer Robin Smith dies aged 62
Robin Smith, the fearless England and Hampshire batter famed for his powerful hitting, has died at 62. We look back at his career and battles.
Murray's embarrassing moment coaching Djokovic revealed
Andy Murray shares the hilarious and painful story of his first day coaching rival Novak Djokovic, which ended in a 50-minute run and severe cramp. Discover his reflections on the short-lived partnership.
Guardian corrects government spending chart and obituary
The Guardian has published corrections to a government expenditure chart that mislabelled £400bn and omitted £62bn, and an obituary for architect Christopher Mullan. Read the full details of the amendments.
Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, Masters and US Open Winner, Dies Aged 74
American golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, who won the 1979 Masters on his debut and the 1984 US Open, has died aged 74. Read about his career highs and controversies.
F1 Ground Effect Co-Inventor Peter Wright Dies Aged 79
Peter Wright, the engineer who co-created F1's revolutionary 'ground effect' chassis for Lotus, has died. His later safety work saved countless lives. Read his remarkable story.
Punk fashion icon Pam Hogg dies aged 66
Groundbreaking Scottish designer and artist Pam Hogg has died at 66. A true punk spirit, she shaped London's fashion and club scene for decades. Read the tribute by her friend Irvine Welsh.
Independent Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, founding editor of The Independent newspaper, has died aged 88. Discover how he revolutionised British journalism and his lasting legacy.
Greater Manchester Headteacher Phil Taylor Dies Aged 81
Phil Taylor, the charismatic Greater Manchester headteacher who regularly challenged education ministers on television, has died aged 81. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85
Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.
Cottenham theatre legend Clive Borrow dies aged 85
Remembering Clive Borrow, Cottenham's amateur theatre icon who performed in 76 shows and directed 26 productions. Discover his remarkable legacy in Cambridgeshire arts.
David Young, linguistics author and Welsh lover, dies at 94
Remembering David Young, the linguistics scholar whose grammar books are used worldwide and whose passion for Wales defined his long retirement in Usk. Discover his remarkable life and legacy.
Derek Evered: Fencing coach and scientist dies at 100
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Derek Evered, a beloved fencing coach and respected biochemist who shared his passion for sport and science into his centenary year. Discover his inspiring legacy.
Punk Fashion Icon Pam Hogg Dies Aged 66
Remembering Pam Hogg, the Scottish designer whose radical creations dressed music icons from Bowie to Beyoncé while staying true to her DIY punk roots in Hackney Wick.
Adam Kay's Murder Mystery Audiobook Review
Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery 'A Particularly Nasty Case', featuring a troubled doctor turned detective. Discover this darkly humorous NHS thriller.
Jill Freud, Narnia's Lucy inspiration, dies aged 98
Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and founder of Suffolk's beloved summer rep theatre, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
Gopichand Hinduja, UK's Richest Man, Dies at 85
Gopichand Hinduja, who topped Britain's rich list with £35bn family conglomerate, passes away at 85. Discover his journey from Iran to London opulence.
Pam Hogg: Fashion Icon and Club Legend Dies
Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her club kid aesthetic and dressing stars like Rihanna, has died. Discover the life of this '100% party girl' who challenged convention.
Actor Jack Shepherd of Wycliffe fame dies aged 85
Versatile actor Jack Shepherd, best known for ITV's Wycliffe, passes away at 85. Explore his remarkable 60-year career spanning stage, screen and writing.
Adrian Newey becomes Aston Martin F1 team principal
F1 engineering legend Adrian Newey will lead Aston Martin as team principal from 2026, replacing Andy Cowell who moves to chief strategy officer. Discover the shake-up.
Industrial chemist Bill McNally dies aged 89
Bill McNally, the industrial chemist whose pipeline protection work earned two Queen's Awards, has died aged 89. Discover his remarkable journey from Bootle to international success.
Countryside campaigner Richard Lloyd dies at 81
Richard Lloyd MBE, passionate countryside protector and former Countryside Commission leader, has passed away at 81. Discover his remarkable environmental legacy.
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