Tom O'Neil, 24, from Blackpool, devoured a meat and potato pie in just over a minute to win the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan. The event was nearly marred by a cheating scandal involving a smuggled funnel.
Tributes paid to Ruth Bourne, a Wren who operated Bombe machines to crack the Nazi Enigma cipher, a contribution hailed as 'truly historic'. Discover her remarkable story.
The lost 1985 Christmas special of The Cannon and Ball Show is set to air on That's TV for the first time in four decades, bringing festive cheer and classic comedy back to UK screens.
We taste-tested Amazon's new £18.43 per litre blended Scotch whisky. The verdict? Far better than its rock-bottom price suggests. Is this the new budget dram champion?
The Taliban has demolished Kabul's iconic Ariana Cinema, a symbol of Afghanistan's cultural history. See the images and understand the impact of this erasure.
Hackney Council tries to calm fears for iconic MOTH Club as 30,000 oppose flats plan. Mayor gives assurances, but Music Venue Trust warns safeguards are not guaranteed. Read the latest.
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers dissect Donald Trump's surprise primetime address and explosive White House chief of staff interview. Get the full late-night TV roundup.
Discover how Sir Tom Stoppard secretly created a 40-minute abridgement of The Merchant of Venice for schoolchildren over 20 years ago, a gift still performed today.
The 'phenomenal' Salt & Vinegar Skips flavour is confirmed to return to major UK supermarkets in March 2026, a decade after its first brief appearance. Fans are elated.
Ofcom reveals 2025's most complained-about TV moments. Love Island's 'bullying' claims top list, with GB News and Karen Millen also sparking outrage. Discover the full top 10.
Discover the forgotten story of South Kentish Town Tube station, abandoned after a 1924 power cut, where a passenger was reportedly trapped in darkness for a week. Explore London's hidden history.
Discover KIKO's viral Snow-Kissed Holiday eyeshadow sticks, the crease-proof, glittery solution for festive makeup. Tried, tested and perfect for hooded eyelids. Shop now.
Tributes are paid to Ruth Bourne, a WWII Bletchley Park codebreaker who helped crack the Nazi Enigma cipher. Her work changed the course of the war. Read her remarkable story.
UK actors vote 99% to refuse digital scans over AI fears. Equity union warns of industrial action unless producers agree to stronger protections. Read the latest.
Beloved children's characters like the Teletubbies and Toy Story aliens have taken over the stands at Alexandra Palace for the World Darts Championship. Discover how fancy dress has become a key part of the event's carnival atmosphere.
Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson is set to receive his first major Hollywood accolade, the Oscar Wilde award, in March 2025. Discover the career of this critically acclaimed yet underrated star.
UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis arrives in Sydney after the Bondi Beach terror attack, offering support and condemning hateful extremism. 15 killed at Hanukkah event.
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to refuse AI digital scanning, a landmark pushback against the use of artificial intelligence in the creative industries. Read the full story.
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
Irish singer CMAT's third album 'Euro-Country' hits No. 2 in 2025's best albums. Born from a New York breakdown, it sparked a TikTok craze and a Glastonbury triumph. Discover the story.
Get the essential stage times and details for Madness's Hit Parade Tour at London's O2 Arena this Saturday, December 20. Find out when doors open and the show ends.
Fans are rediscovering the dystopian sci-fi series Snowpiercer after all four seasons dropped on ITVX for free. Viewers praise the 'best first season' but debate later seasons.
A First Dates Beach Club contestant left her date stunned after revealing her unusual hobby involving a sheep skull. Find out what happened on the Channel 4 show.
Equity union members have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning, demanding AI protections. This could have major implications for the UK's film and TV industry.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Ofcom reveals Love Island dominated 2025 complaints over Shakira Khan's treatment. The regulator received thousands of protests but chose not to investigate. Explore the full list.
Actor Lynn Dalby, best known for playing Hazel in Budgie opposite Adam Faith and Ruth in Emmerdale Farm, has died from COPD. Read our tribute to her career.
A writer's scathing critique of the forced frivolity of White Elephant gift exchanges. Discover why this holiday ritual of disappointment and theft should be made extinct this festive season.
Tired of tawny port? Discover expert wine pairings for Christmas pudding, from recioto della Valpolicella to demi-sec champagne. Elevate your festive dessert course.