Rare Superman Comic Sells for Record $15 Million
A stolen and recovered copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, has sold for a record $15 million in a private deal. Discover the incredible story behind this pop culture icon.
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Top 5 Books from 2025 You Need to Read in 2026
Don't overlook 2025's literary gems. Discover five standout book releases, from Malala's memoir to space-age fiction, perfect for your 2026 reading list. Share your favourites!
Best Books of 2025 for Your 2026 TBR List
Discover five standout books from 2025 that you should add to your 2026 reading list, featuring memoirs, historical fiction, and myth retellings from acclaimed authors.
January 2026 Books: Julian Barnes' Final Work & Top Picks
Kickstart your 2026 reading with our guide to January's essential books, including the final work from Julian Barnes, a troubling look at Arctic geopolitics, and a secret history of British hotels. Discover your next great read.
Grand Designs House Price Cut £750k After Failing to Sell
Downley House, featured on Grand Designs, sees its price reduced by £750,000 after 18 months on the market. Discover the details of this unique Hampshire property.
Grand Designs' £7m 'nuclear bunker' castle shocks viewers
A couple's £7 million Grand Designs 'castle' in Warwickshire has been compared to a car park and nuclear bunker. See the controversial build and its staggering costs.
Kevin McCloud's Graven Hill self-build dream turns 'soulless'
Ten years after its launch, the ambitious Graven Hill self-build estate in Oxfordshire faces criticism for becoming a 'soulless' standard development. Residents reveal infrastructure failures and lost vision.
4 Viral Christmas Pancake Designs for Festive Fun
Discover four easy, viral Christmas pancake designs perfect for festive breakfasts, including Santa, snowmen, reindeer, and elves. Plus, get a fluffy American-style pancake recipe.
South Korea considers public health cover for hair loss
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urges extension of national insurance to cover hair-loss treatments, calling it a 'matter of survival' for youth. The controversial plan faces backlash over costs.
Cher, Cartier & More: Mail Bookshop's New Releases
Explore stunning new releases from the Mail Bookshop, featuring Cher's iconic career, Cartier's timeless jewels, and breathtaking wildlife photography. Discover your next coffee table centrepiece.
Grand Designs' McCloud criticises Poundbury as own estate faces issues
Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has described King Charles's model town Poundbury as 'intolerable', while residents of his own eco-development in Winchester report construction problems. Read the full story.
iPad Christmas Art Lights Up Battersea Power Station
Apple beams 24 festive iPad designs onto London's Battersea Power Station chimneys. See the public's creative Christmas trees lighting up the Thames until Christmas Eve.
Expert advice: Help your child see past a book's cover
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
Grand Designs: Six Homes Battle for House of the Year
An Essex barn and a Suffolk pavilion home make the shortlist as Kevin McCloud visits six spectacular properties in the latest Grand Designs: House of the Year episode. Discover the winners.
Haunted Book From Jumble Sale Sparks Paranormal Terror
A man's life descends into a real-life horror story after buying a second-hand book containing mysterious photos. He reports unexplained knocks, smells, and apparitions. Read the chilling account.
Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Delight
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping in his latest witty illustration. Discover the humour in digital book browsing today!
Lucy Steed's The Artist wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
NSW Pattern Book Designs for Faster Apartment Building
New South Wales launches architect-designed pattern books to accelerate construction of 112,000 mid-rise apartments, cutting approval times by half while maintaining design quality.
Superman comic sells for record £7.2 million
A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.
Grand Designs 'POW Camp' House Sells for £2.95M
The controversial Japanese-inspired Hampshire property featured on Grand Designs is now available for £2.95 million following owner Michael Thrasher's death. Discover this unique architectural story.
Grand Designs: 5 Unique Homes Compete for Award
Discover five extraordinary UK homes, from a storm-battered Hebridean retreat to a revolutionary accessible design, competing for Grand Designs: House of the Year. Watch tonight on Channel 4.
£200k Water Tower Sparks Grand Designs 'Curse' Debate
A four-storey water tower in Yorkshire is on the market for £200,000, but online commentators are predicting it could fall victim to the infamous 'Grand Designs curse'. Discover the potential and the pitfalls.
Grand Designs Couple Build Retreat After Brain Tumours
A Kent couple who both survived brain tumours built their dream home and transformed a room into a health retreat for others facing illness. Their inspiring story moved Grand Designs viewers to tears.
The Silver Book Review: Beauty Without Depth
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
Cancer survivors build forever home and help others
A couple who both overcame brain tumours and multiple cancers have transformed their Kent barn into a forever home and now offer it as a retreat for others facing serious illnesses. Discover their inspiring story of resilience and community support.
UK's New Henna Boom: Artistry Meets Identity
Discover how British henna artists are transforming traditional mehndi into contemporary wearable art, creating a cultural boom that celebrates identity and heritage through intricate hand designs.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Grand Designs Castle Sells After £1.5M Price Reduction
The spectacular Wixford castle featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs has sold for £3.5 million after sitting on the market for years with original £5 million dreams.
Locals Fury Over £7.5m Grand Designs 'Nazi Fortress' Castle
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
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