Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter's villainous rival, has become an unlikely Chinese Lunar New Year mascot due to the auspicious meaning of his translated surname 'Ma-er-fu', meaning 'horse and fortune'.
A contestant on The 1% Club turned down a chance at £96,000 after struggling with a tricky calendar riddle. Host Lee Mack revealed the answer was May 1, saving her from a costly mistake.
Rochelle Humes and her sister Lili enjoyed a glamorous Valentine's Day double date at London's Claridge's and Carbone, sharing mirror selfies in matching black outfits.
Ant McPartlin and ex-wife Lisa Armstrong reunited for the first time in eight years to put down their beloved dog Hurley, but reports indicate the meeting was far from reconciliatory.
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Maya Jama and Ruben Dias documented their Valentine's Day weekend, featuring a romantic dinner, artistic drawings, and an unexpected trip to B&Q where Ruben used a saw on her roses.
Harry Styles has been announced as curator of the Southbank Centre's Meltdown festival in June 2026, marking a major career milestone. The festival celebrates the venue's 75th anniversary.
Explore pivotal moments from February 16-22 through The Independent's archives: Thatcher's Soviet warning, Rushdie fatwa fallout, Amazon's Chernobyl, and Tiger Woods' scandal.
Rachel Gilmore's hopes for a romantic connection were shattered on Married at First Sight when husband Steven Danyluk confessed he felt no spark, leaving her in tears during Intimacy Week.
As 2026's Year of the Fire Horse approaches, millennials are finding solace in Chinese astrology, using it as a psychological reset amid life's challenges. Social media buzz highlights its significance for transformation and new beginnings.
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Fans admire Helen Skelton's tailored navy blazer from 'Lost and Found in the Lakes'. A similar JD Williams blazer costs £68, over £200 less than the original £269 designer piece.
Katie Price secures her debut film role in 'Jackie The Stripper' while fans speculate her new husband Lee Andrews might be an AI creation following their whirlwind wedding.
Silent Witness has been removed from its usual Monday slot again, replaced by Death in Paradise. The BBC confirms schedule changes due to Birmingham attack and Winter Olympics coverage.
David Harbour was absent from Maya Hawke's Valentine's wedding to Christian Lee Hutson, choosing instead to go on a date with a mystery woman amid ongoing divorce proceedings with Lily Allen.
British actress Erin Doherty lost her high heels on the way to accept her award at the Independent Spirit Awards but handled the mishap with grace and humour.
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Former EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook, 52, showcases her transformed appearance after extensive facial surgery in Dubai, relaxing poolside during recovery.
Holly Willoughby posted a rare loved-up photo with husband Dan Baldwin from Verona, while also dealing with the aftermath of a terrifying kidnap plot.
ITV accidentally leaked a flashforward episode of Coronation Street early, revealing a deadly mystery and sparking viewer outrage and predictions of staff dismissals.
Married At First Sight bride Brook Crompton is engaged and expecting a baby with her ex-boyfriend Harry, not her on-screen husband Chris Nield. Harry dismisses the show as 'acting'.
A review of 'Collective Monologue', a film exploring the intimate and sensuous connections between zookeepers and animals in a unique zoo study.
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Seán Farrell's debut novel, Frogs for Watchdogs, offers a charming and poignant child's-eye view of rural Ireland, blending humour and pathos in a story of family and trust.
A new biography discloses Prince Harry's fury after Meghan Markle was denied police protection before marriage, creating tensions with Kate Middleton and William.
Lunar New Year 2026, the Year of the Horse, starts on February 17 with 15 days of celebrations across Asia and global communities, featuring red envelopes, parades, and traditional foods.
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent was visibly moved during an emotional interview with Ellen Roome MBE, a mother campaigning for access to deceased children's social media accounts after her son Jools died in 2022.
Former TOWIE star Georgia Kousoulou has unveiled her three stone weight loss since daughter Gigi's birth, showcasing toned abs while crediting Bio-Oil for reducing stretch marks and denying weight-loss jab rumours.
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Amanda Holden marks her 55th birthday with a bold Instagram photoshoot wearing only a blazer and boxer shorts, sparking fan admiration and celebrity birthday wishes.
Rita Ora showcased her toned physique in bikini snaps from Sydney, where she vacationed with husband Taika Waititi and watched Ed Sheeran perform on Valentine's Day.
Emerald Fennell's film adaptation of Wuthering Heights is panned for gutting the novel's emotional depth, reducing it to marketable romance tropes with poor characterisation.
Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden showcases her stunning figure in a new photoshoot while sharing her fitness, diet, and skincare routines that keep her youthful at 55.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz celebrated Valentine's Day with £750 wines amid ongoing family tensions, as Brooklyn vows to protect his wife from his parents.
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Great British Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith, 86, discusses how mortality now crosses her mind daily, her decision to leave the show, and her advocacy for assisted dying after her brother's painful death.
