South London's Dry Cleaning return with 'Secret Love', their third album. We review the band's expansive new sound and Florence Shaw's brilliantly peculiar lyrical vignettes. Out 9 January on 4AD.
Charity Dingle's devastating confession about her baby's true paternity threatens to destroy multiple lives in the explosive Emmerdale and Coronation Street crossover, Corriedale.
Comedy legend Dawn French stars in a dark new BBC sitcom, 'Can You Keep a Secret?', premiering January 7. She reveals she had to be persuaded to read the script.
Harry Styles breaks his 889-day silence with a surprise music video, 'Forever, Forever', sparking intense speculation about a new album and tour. Fans decode the clues.
Henrik Lenkeit, 47, uncovered his shocking family link to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler. Read his story of confronting a dark legacy and seeking forgiveness.
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.
Struggling with Secret Santa? Discover Oliver Bonas' range of stylish gifts and stocking fillers all under £5, perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping on a budget.
Discover the story of Kensington (Olympia) station, the London Underground stop kept secret for years due to its vital role in the Second World War and its use by Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Dive into this week's essential reading list, featuring iconic Rob Reiner film moments, Ilhan Omar's sharp critique of Trump, and tales of disastrous Secret Santas. Discover your next favourite story.
As the festive season looms, many UK workers dread the obligatory office party. We explore why forced socialising with colleagues feels like an extension of the workday.
The Guardian invites UK travellers to share their favourite lesser-known European beach for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge. Enter by 5 January 2026.
Secret Santa gifts meant for festive fun can backfire spectacularly. We explore disastrous office gift exchanges, from cruel notes to inappropriate presents, and the lasting impact they can have.
Discover the hidden art trail of miniature paintings on discarded chewing gum across London's Millennium Bridge, created by artist Ben Wilson over a decade.
Sky News gains rare access to a hidden Ukrainian military headquarters in Donbas as troops prepare to move. Exclusive interview reveals Russian casualty figures and a warning for Europe.
Polly Hudson reviews Meghan Markle's Netflix holiday special, finding its ultra-extra festive nonsense oddly perfect for Christmas. Discover why the critics' tone has shifted.
Sky News gains rare access to a top-secret subterranean base in Donbas as Ukrainian forces prepare to move. Lieutenant Colonel Lemko details the brutal fight against Russia's 'advantage in numbers' and warns Europe of hybrid war. Read the full report.
Discover the 20 most-loved Christmas presents for 2025, from addictive card games and personalised chocolate to self-care essentials and pub-style gadgets. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
French musician Melody Prochet returns with her fourth album 'Unclouded', a calming, baroque dreampop record featuring lush strings and airy vocals. Explore the enchanted soundscape now.
Netflix announces a free, immersive Stranger Things fan event at a secret London location on December 20. Plus, discover festive Hawkins installations across the capital.
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
Martine McCutcheon joined a Costa Coffee welcoming committee at Stansted Airport, recreating a festive film moment and reuniting loved ones. New research reveals 86% see holidays as key for connection.
A scathing review of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's Netflix holiday special, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration', featuring Prince Harry and celebrity guests. Now streaming.
TV's Fred Sirieix recreates iconic scenes from Love Actually and more in a series of festive parodies for Boursin, blending food and film for Christmas. Discover the nation's favourite festive moments.
The iconic 2003 festive film 'Love Actually' is now streaming on Netflix, delighting fans who call it the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy. Discover why this star-studded classic endures.
Experts explore whether 'love addiction' is a valid term for destructive romantic patterns, its symptoms, causes, and paths to healthier relationships. Discover the debate.
Netflix has released all episodes of 'Talamasca: The Secret Order', a new horror thriller based on Anne Rice's books. Dive into the secret society's supernatural investigations now.
Huey Lewis and the News reveal how they wrote the iconic hit 'The Power of Love' for the film Back to the Future, despite initial doubts about the movie's plot. Discover the story behind the song.
New York singer-songwriter Cameron Winter delivers a captivating, sold-out solo show in Manchester, reimagining songs from his acclaimed debut album 'Heavy Metal'. Witness his unique artistry.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.