News

Photography photos and a deep passion - John Clare is former journalist who began taking photos as a teenager using an instamatic camera
Spotlight on Women Making change - a photographic exhibition celebrating women and their achievements goes on the road it launched in Brighton
First astronaut with disability cleared for ISS mission - he lost his leg in motorbike accident when 19 but now ready for journey into space

Entertainment

Fab-u-lous! Lewis and Katya in Blackpool - they were totally superb dancing the charleston they had bags of energy and big moves to match
A new Kylie Minogue - XMAS - Amazon Music launched an exclusive Christmas song with Kylie and it didn't take long to top the charts worldwide
Eli Hart winner BBC New Comedy Awards 2025 - judged best comedy performer among almost a thousand applicants in six heat competition
Ariana Grande Live performing 'Thank Goodness' from Wicked - the special arrangement was performed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

Explore

Hockney and Bigger Christmas Trees Battersea Power Station -   his stunning animation transforms 100-metre-high chimneys overlooking the Thames
Christmas Skyline - in the evening and along London’s Embankment the scene on the Thames is action packed with lights and great activity
Our two experts say Sake makes a great festive drink for Christmas Day. It is a must try with mince pies. Have Sake fun - please drink responsibly
How Was Christmas When Austerity Hit Us. Despite less money in 2011 not too many people were missing out especially kids! Is it still the same?

Politics

Live: Keir Starmer faces PMQs amid continued Budget questions - after a report warned of the impact of tax hikes on the British economy
PM Keir Starmer defends Reeves' budget - Starmer says Britain is 'back on track' making life better for working families and welfare reform
LIVE Rachel Reeves Delivers Budget Speech - “Today I will take the fair and necessary choices to deliver on our promise of change".