Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the largest Jellycat collection. Discover how her 1,021-strong haul brings her joy and fuels a viral social media following.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
Victoria Richards invites Independent Women readers to vote in this week's poll on the 'superflu'. Join the debate, see live results, and subscribe to the free newsletter for more insights.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
Ira Sachs' film 'Peter Hujar's Day' tops the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations with five nods. Discover the full list of contenders and key facts about the ceremony.
Carey Mulligan dazzled on the pink carpet at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards in London. Discover all the winners and stunning fashion moments from the prestigious ceremony celebrating UK filmmaking talent.
Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.
Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.
The British Independent Film Awards unveils its 2025 nominations with intimate dramas 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' dominating the shortlist, celebrating the best of UK cinematic talent.
San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history with unprecedented touchdown record in commanding victory over Los Angeles Chargers.
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich demolishes the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an incredible 2:12:25 and taking 43 seconds off the previous benchmark.
Gunners rewrite history books with unprecedented goal-scoring feat, breaking Chelsea's long-standing Premier League record in spectacular fashion at the Emirates.
Popular discount retailer The Works announces exciting expansion with three new stores opening in key locations, bringing books, arts and crafts, and toys to more communities.
Fashion fans are heartbroken after Primark's viral homeware collection vanishes from stores, with shoppers claiming they 'can't cope' with the loss of the budget-friendly decor items.
Shoppers across Maryland face a major blow as four popular discount grocery stores announce imminent closures, leaving communities scrambling for affordable alternatives and raising concerns about food accessibility.
Amazon shuts down its entire UK Amazon Fresh grocery operation, closing all 19 'Just Walk Out' technology stores across London in strategic retail rethink.
Apple is set to overhaul its iOS ecosystem in Europe, allowing third-party app stores and sideloading to comply with EU Digital Markets Act regulations by March 2024.
In a stunning upset that's reshaping the convenience store landscape, Kwik Trip has dethroned Wawa as America's favourite pit stop according to new research. Discover why British travellers should take note of this retail revolution.