Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
A 300-1 outsider named Blowers has become the longest-priced winner in British racing history at Exeter, shattering a 36-year-old record in a stunning upset. Read the full story of this incredible shock.
Blowers, a 300-1 outsider, stormed to victory at Exeter, equalling the record for the longest-priced winner in modern racing. Jockey James Best secured a famous win after a last-minute call-up.
Oscar winner Adrien Brody reveals he's turned down roles since his 2025 Best Actor win, explaining his selective process and intense on-set methods. Discover his career reflections.
A teaching assistant and mum-of-four from Castle Bromwich has won a major People's Postcode Lottery prize for an incredible third time. Discover her amazing story.
Judith Keppel, the first UK winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, reveals she still has her £1 million prize after careful investment. Discover her story and financial strategy.
Richard has been crowned the winner of Big Brother 2025 in a nail-biting final, beating Elsa to claim the £100,000 prize. Read the full story and his stunned reaction.
A dedicated NHS paramedic from the Midlands has become an instant multi-millionaire after winning a stunning four-bedroom Surrey Hills mansion worth £4 million in the Omaze property prize draw, complete with a gym, heated outdoor pool and £250,000 cash.
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan makes a surprising choice for the single greatest movie in cinematic history, sparking debate among film enthusiasts.
After two decades of collecting game pieces, a determined McDonald's customer reveals the secret to winning the elusive Monopoly grand prize and shares what they plan to do with the cash.
A UK lottery winner reveals how hitting the jackpot destroyed his relationships, brought unwanted attention, and turned his dream into a nightmare.
Hollyoaks fans are on edge as Peri Lomax finds herself in mortal danger during a devastating explosion that rocks the village. Will the beloved paramedic survive the explosive stunt sequence?
A mysterious Powerball winner has revealed they used OpenAI's ChatGPT to select the numbers that secured one of the largest lottery jackpots in history, sparking debate about artificial intelligence's role in gambling.
A dedicated civil servant from Westminster has become an overnight millionaire after winning the life-changing Omaze prize draw, securing a stunning £1 million windfall that will rewrite his family's future.
The mystery winner of the stunning £6 million Omaze mansion in Westminster has been unveiled as 31-year-old carpenter Ben Tod from Cumbria, who's now living his London dream.
A father who won a stunning £2.5million Omaze mansion in Kent has already sold the property for an undisclosed sum, choosing financial security over seaside luxury.
A devoted father from the Midlands has become an overnight multi-millionaire after his lucky lottery numbers came up, winning a life-changing £9 million prize that's set to transform his family's future.
A lucky British ticket holder has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning the massive £26 million EuroMillions jackpot. The life-changing win marks one of the biggest lottery successes in recent UK history.
The stars of Britain's favourite soap operas gathered for the prestigious Inside Soap Awards 2024. Discover who took home the top prizes and see all the behind-the-scenes drama from the glittering ceremony.
ITV's legendary soap Coronation Street dominates the British Soap Awards 2024, securing multiple prestigious wins including Best Soap and Best Leading Performer.
The glitzy Inside Soap Awards 2024 crowned the best of British soap operas with EastEnders and Emmerdale taking home multiple trophies. Discover all the winners and dramatic moments from television's most anticipated awards ceremony.
Coronation Street continues its winning streak, securing the prestigious Best Soap award for the second consecutive year at the 2025 Inside Soap Awards, while Emmerdale and EastEnders also celebrate major victories.
The wait is over! The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris will crown the world's best male and female footballers. Get live updates, expert analysis, and see if England's Jude Bellingham can retain his title.
A retired Virginia grandmother has stunned her community by donating her entire £1.2 million Powerball lottery winnings to local charities, choosing to continue living her simple life despite sudden wealth.
Chelsea Carter, a dedicated house cleaner from North Carolina, has become an overnight sensation after winning a staggering $200,000 in the state lottery, proving that fortune can favour anyone.
The Great British Sewing Bee 2024 has its winner! After a breathtaking final, one talented amateur stitcher was crowned champion. Get all the details on the dramatic finale and the winning creation.
Hollyoaks actress Lacey Findlow announces her immediate departure from the Channel 4 soap, leaving fans and co-stars stunned. The abrupt exit of her character, Chloe Hayward, marks a dramatic end to a four-year storyline.
ITV has confirmed the dramatic exit of a major Coronation Street star, sending shockwaves through the cobbles. The actor has spoken out after being brutally axed by show bosses in a huge storyline twist.