Celebrated author Jilly Cooper shares touching memories of her dear friend Dame Sian Phillips, revealing the actress's extraordinary kindness and their decades-long friendship in an emotional tribute.
Beloved author Jilly Cooper, famous for her racy novels, has a surprising Essex connection to Hornchurch that shaped her early life before receiving damehood in King's Birthday Honours.
This Morning's Gyles Brandreth shares poignant details of his last visit to Dame Esther Rantzen before her assisted dying journey, revealing their emotional final conversation and unwavering friendship.
In a stunning corporate coup, Dame Annette King is being ousted from Disney's UK board after just one year, as entertainment giant Sir Lucian Grainge tightens his grip on power.
Former President Donald Trump's rumoured pick for Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, electrified Navy football players with an impassioned locker room speech ahead of their crucial match against Notre Dame in Dublin.
Veteran actress Patricia Routledge reveals the BBC failed to acknowledge her Damehood in recent programming, sparking discussion about respect for elder artists in broadcasting.
Italian footballers make bold political statement by refusing to face Israeli teams amid ongoing Gaza conflict, sparking international debate about sports and politics.
Beloved 'Keeping Up Appearances' star Patricia Routledge reveals she turned down damehood to remain connected to her hometown roots in emotional interview.
Veteran actress Patricia Routledge, famous for her role as Hyacinth Bucket, has revealed she turned down the chance to become a Dame from the Prince of Wales in a candid new BBC interview.
Beloved actress Dame Patricia Routledge makes her final stage appearance at 95, delighting fans with an impromptu Hyacinth Bucket performance in emotional Liverpool farewell.
Dame Sarah Mullally makes history as former nurse becomes Bishop of London, bringing unique healthcare perspective to Church leadership
In a groundbreaking move for the Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally could shatter the stained-glass ceiling as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic transformation in Anglican leadership.
In a truly surreal football moment, a manager shocked players and fans by producing a green card during an English match. The unprecedented incident has left everyone questioning what it means for the beautiful game.
The Guardian expands its popular Puzzles hub with a brand new daily football quiz, challenging fans' knowledge of the beautiful game while driving digital engagement.
In a landmark move for brain health in football, the Alzheimer's Society becomes the official charity partner for England, Wales, and grassroots football, tackling the sport's dementia crisis head-on.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas reassures fans after a sudden hospital visit for a precautionary health check, confirming she is now recovering well.
Discover the exclusive club of footballing families where both father and son have scored a hat-trick for the same team. A fascinating look at goalscoring lineage.
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly issues a public apology after a viral video captures him in a furious sideline confrontation with a staff member during the tense Northern Illinois game, sparking widespread criticism.
The EFL's revolutionary 'Bigger Cup' competition makes its highly anticipated return with a bold new group stage format, offering lower league clubs a financial lifeline and a shot at glory against elite opposition.
Gaborone United Ladies from Botswana create football history by qualifying for the CAF Women's Champions League, becoming the first Southern African club to reach the tournament's group stages.
The 2024 Emmy Awards' In Memoriam segment has ignited a firestorm of criticism after failing to pay tribute to British entertainment icons Ozzy Osbourne and Dame Maggie Smith, leaving fans and viewers deeply disappointed.
The political world mourns the loss of Dame Annette Brooke, the former Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, remembered as a formidable campaigner for children's rights and a dedicated constituency MP.
Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson was stretchered off the field after a terrifying head-on collision during the Aggies' season opener against Notre Dame, casting a shadow over the highly anticipated match.
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway reveals her profound personal conflict as she debates Dame Esther Rantzen's impassioned plea for assisted dying legislation, following her own husband's tragic passing.
Hugh Bonneville gives an emotional insight into the making of the final Downton Abbey film, revealing it serves as a powerful tribute to the late, great Dame Maggie Smith and her iconic presence.
Allen Leech, famed for his role as Tom Branson, fuels excitement for a potential Downton Abbey prequel focusing on a young Violet Crawley, portrayed by the legendary Dame Maggie Smith.
The UK mourns the loss of Dame Damaris Le Grand DBE, a revolutionary nurse and healthcare leader whose decades of service transformed patient care and nursing education. Remembering her immense legacy.
Former England striker Peter Crouch fulfils his fantasy football forfeit in spectacular fashion, pulling pints and serving fans at non-league Warrington Rylands after losing a bet with his own podcast team.
A searing portrait of Andorra's bleak September international break, where hope is a foreign concept and football is a form of purgatory played out on a plastic pitch.
A night of high drama in World Cup 2026 qualifying saw England maintain their flawless record, while Scotland suffered a devastating last-minute defeat. Wales and Northern Ireland kept their hopes alive with crucial victories.