I write romantic comedies—you need to read these 10 festive romance books | Books | Entertainment

With the weather growing ever chillier and the supermarkets filling up with all things Christmas, there’s no better time to get into the festive spirit. Putting your tree up, eating…

Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88 | UK News

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Shakespeare In Love, has died at the age of 88. A statement from United Agents said: “We…

‘I’m a perfume expert and found a £25 aftershave that smells designer’

Cremo is a US-based men’s grooming brand and their Black Friday sale is now live (Image: Bethan Shufflebotham) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any…

‘Masterpiece’ British thriller is ‘best Christmas special ever’ | Films | Entertainment

Everyone loves a Christmas special, but some are better than others. When you think of a Christmas special, you think about a cheesy sitcom-esque TV show or a dramatic soap…

Doctors seek to understand why quitting antidepressants causes withdrawal for some

In early 2023, Liana Shatova began taking low doses of an antidepressant to ease symptoms of a premenstrual disorder marked by mood swings, anxiety and depression. At first, the difference…

Queen launch Freddie Mercury Bohemian Rhapsody 360 experience video | Music | Entertainment

This week’s episode of Queen the Greatest, the band’s official YouTube series, is a special Freddie Mercury Bohemian Rhapsody 360 VR experience video (see below) that you don’t necessarily need…

‘Serious fire hazard’ at Christmas causing claims of over £25k | UK | News

Fire damage caused by candles usually costs over £25,000 to repair, according to an insurer urging caution during Christmas. Aviva, analysing home insurance claims from 2021 to 2024, identified December…

West Ham icon Billy Bonds dead at 79 as Hammers pay moving tribute | Football | Sport

West Ham United have announced that club legend Billy Bonds MBE has died at the age of 79. The club shared a statement from his family on Saturday morning. The…

The 201 Black Friday deals you can still get

Black Friday is technically a thing of the past, but many of the best deals we told you about yesterday — including deep discounts on the AirPods Pro 3, the…

Lloyds and Halifax to close 44 banks in 2026 – full list | Personal Finance | Finance

Lloyds Bank and Halifax are set to close 44 UK banks in 2026, following the high street banks’ closure of a significant number throughout this year. It comes as both…