Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
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Devon 4-Bed Home with Private Pool for £575k
A stunning four-bedroom detached house in sought-after Devon, featuring a magnificent 32ft private swimming pool, has come to market. Priced at £575,000, this property offers a rare opportunity for idyllic West Country living.
Turner Prize 2025: Bradford's Radical Art Showcase
The 2025 Turner Prize exhibition in Bradford breaks from tradition with its community-focused, accessible approach, sparking debate about art's role in society.
Anna Netrebko silences critics with triumphant Tosca in London
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko delivers a breathtaking performance in Puccini's Tosca at London's Royal Opera House, silencing critics and receiving a thunderous 12-minute standing ovation.
Win A Luxury UK House & Support National Trust With Omaze
Enter the Omaze million-pound house draw for your chance to win a breathtaking property in the Cotswolds or Lake District, all while supporting the National Trust's vital conservation work.
Homeowner's horror as house is built on quicksand
A homeowner's renovation dream became a terrifying reality after builders uncovered a hidden quicksand pit beneath his property, threatening to swallow the entire house.
Sydney Agent Reveals Shocking Open House Tricks
A leading Sydney buyers' agent reveals the cunning strategies and psychological games potential purchasers employ during open house inspections to gain an edge in the competitive property market.
Clearing a Loved One's House: An Overwhelming Guide
A practical and emotional guide to navigating the daunting process of clearing a deceased relative's home in the UK, from probate to property sale.
Kent Victorian House Hits Market for £75k - The Catch
A stunning three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Sheerness, Kent, has hit the market for an unbelievable £75,000. But there's a monumental catch that has property experts and bargain hunters talking.
UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011
Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.
House Hunters Stunned by Bizarre Home Feature
Potential buyers were left utterly bewildered after a viewing of a deceptively normal three-bedroom home in Stoke-on-Trent revealed a bizarre and jaw-dropping secret hidden within its four walls.
Karine Jean-Pierre Testifies in Biden Impeachment Probe
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gives sworn testimony to House impeachment investigators, becoming the first sitting press secretary to do so. The historic deposition focuses on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Netrebko's Royal Opera Return Sparks Ukraine Protest
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko's controversial casting in the Royal Opera House's Tosca production ignites protests and divides audiences over art and politics in post-invasion era.
War Memorial defers prize over Ben Roberts-Smith book award
The Australian War Memorial has deferred its $20,000 military history prize after its judging panel selected a book about disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, sparking intense public and institutional backlash.
Protests at Royal Opera House Over Putin-Linked Soprano
Dozens of protesters gathered outside London's Royal Opera House, decrying the performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, who has been criticised for her past links to Vladimir Putin. The demonstration highlights the ongoing cultural tensions since Rus
October House Price Slump: A 'Window of Opportunity' for Buyers
Property expert Jonathan Rolande reveals why October's traditional housing market dip presents a golden chance for buyers to negotiate and secure a deal, despite higher mortgage rates.
Mercury Prize 2025 Shortlist: FKA Twigs & Sam Fender Nominated
The prestigious Hyundai Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist is out! Discover the 12 groundbreaking albums by FKA Twigs, CMAT, Sam Fender, and more, all vying for the ultimate UK music accolade and a £25,000 prize.
Omaze £3.5m Norfolk mansion faces council planning investigation
North Norfolk District Council investigates luxury Blakeney house gifted in Omaze draw over potential planning breaches as neighbours complain about commercial operations.
The Conjuring House Sells at Auction
The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film series has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum. Discover the chilling history and what's next for this legendary property.
Ruth Jones Puts Stunning Penarth Home Up For Sale
Ruth Jones, the beloved co-creator and star of Gavin & Stacey, has put her magnificent five-bedroom Penarth home on the market. Get an exclusive look inside the property that offered sanctuary to the award-winning writer and actress.
Real 'Conjuring' House Sells in Spooky Halloween Auction
The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired 'The Conjuring' film franchise has sold at auction for an undisclosed sum, just in time for Halloween. Discover the chilling history and new ownership of this world-renowned paranormal hotspot.
Farage: Abolish House of Lords - An Insult to Democracy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the House of Lords an 'insult to democracy' and vows to make its abolition a central election pledge, shifting focus from patriotic symbols to constitutional reform.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
US Open 2025 Prize Money Smashes $100M Record
The 2025 US Open is set to make tennis history with a record-breaking prize pool soaring past $100 million, marking the largest purse in Grand Slam history and a major boost for players across the board.
Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea
The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.
UK House Prices Hit Record High of £375,131
New data reveals UK average house prices have soared to a record £375,131, with dramatic regional variations. Discover the hotspots and areas with the biggest growth in our comprehensive 2025 property market analysis.
UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running
UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.
Angela Rayner's Council House Valuation Sparks Tax Questions
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces fresh scrutiny over the 2015 sale of her former council house, as new evidence suggests it was valued significantly higher than neighbouring properties, raising questions about potential Capital Gains Tax liability
Flatmate's laxative-laced lasagne revenge on food thief
A UK flatmate's ingenious revenge plan goes viral after her food keeps getting stolen. Discover the shocking story of tainted lasagne and the ultimate culinary payback.
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