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Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts.
Jorja Smith's label hits out at 'AI clone' song
The label claims Haven's dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer's voice.
'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington's West End musical declared a hit by critics
The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.
LBC and BBC radio host Brian Hayes dies aged 87
The Australian helped to transform radio phone-ins with his conversational and confrontational style.
The surprising fact about Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-star restaurant
A majority of diners at London plant-based Michelin restaurant Plates aren’t vegan
Why won’t men go to therapy?
Despite evidence of a mental health crisis among men, there’s still a stigma attached to seeking help. Lydia Spencer-...
This Week in History: Siege in Seattle, courtroom dramas, and the end of the Cold War
From power struggles to global crises, explore how major events between 1 and 7 December were captured on The Indepen...
Ten of the best deals for Travel Tuesday, from hotels to cruises
We've tracked down major price cuts from global hotel brands, and huge promotions from top cruise lines
What is quiet divorcing? The invisible break-up process that is going viral
A legal divorce is usually the final step in a separation that happened long before
Pine politics: Have you gone too early with your Christmas tree this year?
The Christmas creep seems to get earlier every year and the rules ever more complicated. As No 10 unveils its fir, He...
Melania Trump unveils grand White House Christmas decorations with tree-lined hallways and Lego Trump portrait
The first lady has previously been criticized for her decorations during Donald Trump’s first term
Starbucks reveals 2026 winter drinks lineup — including new Dubai chocolate options
The winter menu will launch at Starbucks on January 6