Why 2026 Should Be Your Year of Pleasure, Not Pressure
Forget gruelling self-improvement. The key to happiness in 2026 is giving yourself permission to prioritise genuine enjoyment and live a more absorbing life right now.
Forget gruelling self-improvement. The key to happiness in 2026 is giving yourself permission to prioritise genuine enjoyment and live a more absorbing life right now.
Forget gruelling self-improvement. The key to wellbeing in 2026 is giving yourself permission to do more of what you genuinely enjoy. Discover the compelling case for prioritising pleasure.
BBC Four screens the cult 'guilty pleasure' film Jaws The Revenge tonight. Discover why this 1987 sequel with Michael Caine is dubbed 'so bad it's good' by fans.
The infamous 'Jaws the Revenge', starring Michael Caine, airs on BBC4 tonight. Dubbed a 'guilty pleasure', fans argue it's 'so bad it's good'. Tune in at 11pm.
A huge fire tore through the Dinosaur Cove attraction at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on Boxing Day evening. Emergency services worked through the night. Read the latest on the investigation.
A huge fire tore through the popular Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on Boxing Day evening. Emergency services worked overnight to extinguish the blaze, with an investigation now underway. Read the latest updates.
A huge fire at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields has devastated the popular Dinosaur Cove attraction. Emergency services worked through the night. Read the latest on the investigation.
A large-scale fire has erupted at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields, prompting a major emergency response. Residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Guardian readers challenge the notion that fiction is for escapism, arguing that the best nonfiction offers equal aesthetic pleasure, wisdom, and light. Join the debate on the value of factual books.
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches The Pleasure List campaign, urging book recommendations to reverse the UK's falling literacy and leisure reading rates. Join the national mission.
The infamous 1987 shark sequel Jaws: The Revenge airs on ITV4 tonight. Dubbed a 'guilty pleasure' by fans, discover why this film is considered 'so bad it's good'.
Switch off and tune in as Jason Statham's action-packed sequel Transporter 2 airs on Film4 tonight. Enjoy over-the-top stunts and a classic 'guilty pleasure' thrill ride.
MPs launch an urgent inquiry as children's reading for pleasure hits a 20-year low. Discover the causes and the committee's plan to reverse this alarming trend.
A 16-year-old boy, Taha Ali Soomro, collapsed and died at Barry Island Pleasure Park. The cause of death remains unknown as the coroner opens an inquest. Read more.
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to overcome distractions and build a sustainable reading habit for a psychologically richer life.
King Charles opens Sandringham's gardens after three-year renovation featuring a new maze. Visitors can explore the royal pleasure gardens from April 2026. Book your tickets now!
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst spearheads the revival of Denton Welch's extraordinary work, revealing how the tragic writer's legacy continues to influence contemporary literature decades after his untimely death.
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
A group of New York City tourists experienced the unique magic of Blackpool for the first time, discovering its world-famous Illuminations, Pleasure Beach, and classic British seaside charm that left them utterly spellbound.
An intimate exploration into the common but rarely discussed issue of disappearing vaginal orgasms. Discover the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors at play and expert-backed strategies to revive your sexual wellbeing.
A major investigation is underway at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl after a serious incident left a rider hospitalised. Health and safety executives have launched a probe into the operation of the 'Twist' attraction.
80s pop icon Belinda Carlisle opens up about her lifelong chocolate obsession, secret stash habits, and why she'll never give up her favourite sweet indulgence.
A man has tragically died after being critically injured on an attraction at the annual Ocean Beach Pleasure Park funfair in Whitley Bay. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the man succumbed to his injuries in hospital. An investigation is underw
Germany's Europa-Park owners, the Mack family, are in advanced talks to acquire a major stake in Merlin Entertainments, putting iconic UK attractions like Thorpe Park and Alton Towers under new ownership.
Discover the UK's top-rated sex toys and accessories for 2025. Our expert-curated guide reveals innovative products for solo and couples' pleasure, focusing on quality, safety, and mind-blowing experiences.
A daughter's concern sparks a conversation about sexuality in later life. Can elderly women discover orgasmic pleasure for the first time? Experts weigh in.
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge shares his surprising guilty pleasure when it comes to high street food, admitting he can't walk past this popular chain without indulging.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced plans for a thrilling new rollercoaster, set to become the tallest in the UK, promising adrenaline-pumping excitement for thrill-seekers.
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