Rage bait is Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
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'Rage-bait' named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
Oxford Student Admitted Celebrating Charlie Kirk Shooting
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
Homeless tent camps multiply across central London
Tent encampments housing homeless migrants and Britons are appearing across central London, including outside John Lewis and near Sadiq Khan's office, despite his pledge to end rough sleeping.
Oxford Union President Apologises for Charlie Kirk Remarks
George Abaraonye, the ousted Oxford Union president-elect, issues a public apology after celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and its consequences.
Corrie Maggie Flashback & Megan Grooming Scandal Revealed
Coronation Street December spoilers reveal Maggie Driscoll's explosive past and Will's grooming ordeal. Plus, Debbie's wedding crisis and David's baby shock. Don't miss the drama.
Bridgerton star attacked on London street
Actress Genevieve Chenneour reveals details of a deliberate assault in Oxford Circus, the second attack she has suffered in London in under a year, prompting safety fears.
London phone theft epidemic hits reality star's business
Real Housewives star Amanda Cronin reveals how a phone mugger in Belgravia disrupted her skincare business, joining growing concerns about London street crime under Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Police appeal to identify dancing thief in Nottingham
Nottingham police are appealing for witnesses after a thief used a bizarre dance to distract a man and steal his phone on Clumber Street. Call 101 with info.
Nottingham pickpocket uses bizarre dance to steal phone
Nottinghamshire Police release CCTV of a pickpocket using strange dance moves to distract a victim before stealing his mobile phone on Clumber Street. Can you identify him?
Oxford St pedestrianisation sparks crime fears
Sadiq Khan's plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street faces backlash over crime and congestion concerns. Local residents warn it could become shoplifting hotspot. Have your say in consultation.
£1.5M Crypto & Watch Stolen in Oxford Robbery
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch after forcing their way into a car near Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
Selfridges Disney Christmas Windows Magical Display
Discover how Selfridges has transformed its iconic Oxford Street store with enchanting Disney-themed Christmas displays, creating a winter wonderland for shoppers across the UK.
Pixie Lott & Billy Porter Light Up London Christmas
British pop sensation Pixie Lott joins Broadway icon Billy Porter for dazzling Christmas lights switch-on in London's West End, creating magical festive spectacle.
Photo Oxford Festival Review: Captivating Visual Journey
Discover how the 2025 Photo Oxford Festival transforms the city into a living gallery, showcasing groundbreaking work from international artists and challenging our perception of photography.
Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
John Lewis opens VIP lounge for loyalty card holders
The iconic department store launches premium members-only space with complimentary refreshments and personal shopping services, rewarding customer loyalty in style.
UK Phone Snatching Crisis: New Cartoon Exposes Urban Crime
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
Police hunt thug after good samaritan gets broken jaw
CCTV released after brutal assault on man who tried to help woman being harassed in central London. Metropolitan Police appeal for witnesses to disturbing Oxford Street attack.
E-bike phone snatch on Oxford Street caught on camera
Shocking footage captures the moment a thief on an electric bicycle snatches a mobile phone from a pedestrian's hand on London's bustling Oxford Street, as police launch urgent appeal for witnesses.
Opera-singing thief stuns Melbourne supermarket shoppers
In an extraordinary scene at a Coles supermarket in Prahran, a theatrical thief performed opera while allegedly stealing high-value electronics, leaving security guards and shoppers utterly bewildered.
Met Police Hunt Migrant in London Spiking Case
Scotland Yard launches urgent manhunt for Abdul Shokoor after alleged drink spiking incident near Oxford Street. Police warn public as suspect remains at large in the capital.
Oxford Union president-elect ousted in dramatic vote
The prestigious Oxford Union faces internal crisis as president-elect Rachel Huang is removed from her position following allegations of misconduct, sparking fierce debate among members.
Oxford Union president survives no-confidence vote
Oxford Union President Luke Tryl triumphs in dramatic no-confidence vote following backlash over hosting controversial American speaker Charlie Kirk, in a heated debate that exposed deep divisions within the prestigious debating society.
Manhole cover thief caught on camera in Orpington
Shocking CCTV footage captures a brazen thief stealing heavy metal manhole covers from residential streets in Orpington, sparking safety concerns and police investigation.
Fury as thief steals 21 manhole covers in dangerous spree
Residents and authorities are outraged as a reckless thief removes crucial manhole covers from residential streets, creating deadly hazards for pedestrians and motorists in a shocking crime spree.
Thief steals every manhole cover from street overnight
Residents of a quiet residential street wake up to find every single manhole cover stolen overnight, creating dangerous craters and sparking major safety concerns in their neighbourhood.
Oxford Union votes to remove second president this year
The prestigious Oxford Union faces fresh controversy as members vote to remove their second president this year, raising questions about the future of the historic debating society.
Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.
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