Bereaved families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks as the cost of a traditional funeral jumps 5.3%, the biggest annual rise since 2016. Discover the financial strain and available support.
A major study reveals a £4,000 gap in UK funeral costs based on location. Discover how to avoid hidden fees and compare prices transparently in our guide.
A major UK study reveals funeral costs can differ by nearly £4,000 depending on your location and chosen director. Learn how to navigate prices and avoid hidden fees.
Explore 20 iconic pop songs about fresh starts, from Diana Ross's 'I'm Coming Out' to The Beatles' 'Here Comes the Sun'. Discover the stories behind the music.
Explore 20 iconic songs about fresh starts and new beginnings, from Diana Ross's 'I'm Coming Out' to The Beatles' 'Here Comes the Sun'. Discover the stories behind the music.
Sabrina Carpenter's hits are named the year's most irritating tracks in a new 'annoyingness index' study. Discover which other chart-toppers made the list.
Exclusive: Authorities in China's Xinjiang warn residents face prison for downloading or sharing Uyghur-language music deemed 'problematic'. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive AP report details China's crackdown on Uyghur music in Xinjiang, with residents facing detention for listening or sharing songs. Read the full investigation.
A leaked recording exposes Chinese authorities threatening detention for downloading or listening to Uyghur-language songs. Explore the AP's findings on the ongoing crackdown in Xinjiang.
Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for iconic goth band The Cure, has died aged 65. The band confirmed the sad news, paying tribute to their 'warm hearted' friend and creative force.
A judge accepts guilty pleas from Colorado funeral home owners who admitted abusing 191 corpses, with victims' families demanding justice. Read the shocking details.
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her personal holiday playlist and offers a rare, intimate look at her family life in California. Discover her top festive tracks and the latest Archewell rebrand.
Discover the true story behind Chris Rea's classic festive song, 'Driving Home for Christmas', a slow-burning hit that captured Britain's seasonal spirit. Read the full journey from A1 traffic jam to timeless anthem.
Fears grow that Labour's new Employment Rights Bill could force pubs to ban classic Christmas songs over alleged 'racist origins'. Critics warn of a 'banter ban' impacting festive cheer.
Travel experts reveal the festive tunes most likely to cause emotional 'Mile Cry' mid-air due to cabin pressure and nostalgia. Discover the playlist to avoid for a tear-free journey.
Tired of festive cheese? Discover 10 heavy metal and rock Christmas songs, from AC/DC's Trump satire to Christopher Lee's metal carols, for a full-throttle seasonal playlist.
A California funeral home is being sued after allegedly handing a grieving father his deceased son's brain in a biohazard bag when he asked for his clothing. The family is seeking justice.
The UK government is set to introduce new rules for funeral directors in England after shocking scandals, ending a system where no licence or qualifications were required. Read the full story.
Discover this week's must-read stories, from the surprising science of snail slime to a groundbreaking Indigenous school and the definitive list of the best songs ever. Dive in for your essential cultural digest.
A music psychologist has created a scientifically-backed playlist of 25 festive songs guaranteed to boost your mood on stressful holiday journeys. Discover the formula and the top tracks.
A West Belfast community is in mourning after Annmarie McCann and her daughter Bridin passed away peacefully in hospital just days apart. Their devastated family will hold a joint funeral service on Monday. Read the full tribute.
Taylor Swift teases special surprises in the trailer for 'The Eras Tour: The Final Show' concert film and docuseries, streaming on Disney+ from 12 December. Discover the new 'Tortured Poets' set and exclusive footage.
From guinea pigs in beards to grime carols, professional Father Christmases across the UK reveal the festive songs they love, the ones that drive them mad, and the magic behind the red suit. Discover the real stories from Santa's grotto.
Annette Federspiel discovered her late husband's feet attached to his socks in a bag of belongings. Read the shocking full story of this distressing mix-up in Scotland.
Leona Lewis's 'One More Sleep' is the UK's most-streamed 21st century Christmas song with over 190 million plays. Discover the full top 10 list and see who made the cut.
Explore 'Songs of HTRK', where artists from Liars to Kali Malone reinterpret the band's atmospheric post-punk. Discover how these noisy gems get transformed.
Three AI-generated tracks have topped Spotify's Viral 50 chart, igniting a fierce debate about the 'democratisation' of art versus the loss of human creativity and the dangers of scale. Discover the full story.
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a moving eulogy for his friend of 23 years.
Discover the radiant revival of Rebecca Clarke's complete songs, as a new album rescues the British composer's exquisite works from obscurity with breathtaking performances.
John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.