‘Rage bait’ named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase – meaning to get angry scrolling through social media – beats aura farming and biohack to the title....
Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
Winning an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, he captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades....
Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose witty works delighted generations....
Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost....
25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up....
Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews – although others say it’s past its prime....
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok....
Biffy Clyro to scrap US tour over ‘genius’ visa error
The band say “some genius” filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible....
Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies
She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue....
Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday....