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Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025

Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.

New York Burger Bar Wins America's Best Burger Award

A modest New York burger joint has stunned the culinary world by beating fierce competition to win the prestigious 'America's Best Burger' award. Discover the secret behind their winning creation.

Aldi's £5 wine wins gold medal at prestigious challenge

A budget-friendly red wine from Aldi, costing just £4.99, has triumphed over expensive competitors to win a gold medal at the prestigious International Wine Challenge, proving that great taste doesn't have to break the bank.

Selma Blair Honoured with Lifetime Award for MS Advocacy

In a deeply moving ceremony, actress Selma Blair received a prestigious lifetime achievement award for her courageous advocacy and unwavering spirit in her public battle with Multiple Sclerosis. The emotional event highlighted her resilience and profound

A'ja Wilson wins historic fourth WNBA MVP award

Las Vegas Aces' superstar A'ja Wilson has been crowned the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player, shattering the league record by claiming her fourth MVP award in a dominant, peerless season.

Strictly Star's Unrecognisable Sports Award Transformation

Exclusive look at the incredible makeunder of a Strictly Come Dancing champion as they are honoured with the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, looking almost unrecognisable from their glittering ballroom days.

Rainy Day Phone Snapshot Wins Top UK Photography Prize

Melissa David's captivating image of a stranger in the rain, captured on her smartphone, has been crowned the winner of the prestigious 2025 mobile photography award, celebrating the art in the everyday.

Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages, says Ig Nobel winner

In a toast to quirky science, the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to an international team for their groundbreaking study that proves a moderate amount of alcohol can indeed improve self-perceived foreign language skills. Discover the hilari

Independent's Rupert Cornwell Award 2025: £5k Bursary

The Independent announces the prestigious Rupert Cornwell Award for 2025, offering a £5,000 bursary and a paid placement to an aspiring journalist, honouring the legacy of its esteemed foreign correspondent.

Paige Bueckers Wins WNBA Rookie of the Year

University of Connecticut superstar Paige Bueckers has officially been named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year after a breathtaking debut season with the Minnesota Lynx, capping a remarkable comeback from injury.

Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row

Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.

Seth Rogen Declares Emmy Awards 'Don't Matter'

Comedian and actor Seth Rogen delivered a stunning verdict on the Emmy Awards' relevance during a press event for his new series 'Platonic', calling the prestigious ceremony an inconsequential affair in a candid industry critique.

Colin Farrell's Son's Emotional Emmy Dedication

In a moving moment at the 2025 Emmys, Colin Farrell's son James dedicates his father's win for 'The Penguin' to his late brother, revealing the profound family bond behind the DC villain's portrayal.

Prince Harry's veiled royal swipe in awards speech

The Duke of Sussex appeared to reference his troubled relationship with the Royal Family while accepting a prestigious aviation award in Beverly Hills, praising 'freedom and perseverance'.

Judith Light's Wild New Hair at 76 Stuns NYC

Who's the Boss? star Judith Light, 76, turned heads with a dramatic new voluminous hairstyle at a New York City event for The Village, showcasing a bold and playful departure from her usual look.

UK Teen Owen Cooper Stuns Hollywood with Emmy Win

In an astonishing turn of events, young British actor Owen Cooper has clinched an Emmy Award for his role in 'School of Adolescence', becoming one of the youngest winners in the prestigious award's history. Discover his incredible journey from a school pl

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