24 minutes ago About sharing Prophet Song is Irish author Paul Lynch’s fifth novel By Charlotte Gallagher Culture correspondent The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Prophet Song, a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism. It was written by Ireland’s Paul Lynch, 46, marking the first time he has won the…
34 minutes ago About sharing Avigail Idan turned four while she was a hostage A four-year-old Israeli-American girl who was kidnapped by Hamas during its 7 October attack in southern Israel was among the 17 hostages released by the group on Sunday. Avigail Idan was just three at the time she was taken hostage from…
2 minutes ago About sharing Tracey-Ann Oberman, Eddie Marsan, Rachel Riley and Maureen Lipman were seen at the march Tens of thousands of people have marched through central London at a demonstration against antisemitism. Organisers estimated 60,000 took part in the first march of its kind since the Israel-Gaza war began, including former Prime Minister…
37 minutes ago About sharing Bobby Brazier said the dance was “something I’ll never forget” By Rachel Russell BBC News Bobby Brazier has paid tribute to his mother Jade Goody by dedicating his Strictly Come Dancing routine to her. The EastEnders actor received a standing ovation on Saturday’s show for his dance to This Woman’s…
16 minutes ago About sharing The halo around the Moon was seen over the Isle of Wight, among other places, on Saturday evening By Sophie Madden BBC News A “lunar halo” has been spotted in the night skies. The ring around the Moon was seen over the skies on Saturday evening in Staffordshire, the West…
43 minutes ago About sharing Crowds cheer Palestinians prisoners released from Israeli jail Thirty-nine Palestinian teenagers and women were freed from Israeli prisons on Saturday after the ceasefire deal looked in peril. They were released as part of an agreement which has seen 26 Israeli hostages taken on 7 October returned. It takes the total…
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: “Doctor Who is best job I’ve ever had” says Catherine Tate By Ruth Comerford BBC News Catherine Tate says starring in Doctor Who is the “best job” she has ever had as she reprises her role to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary. The first of three specials aired on…
Former England manager Terry Venables dies at the age of 80 after a long illness.
Two people are said to be involved in a fight at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Friday night.
Actress Catherine Tate says she “still to this day” does not know why she was cast in the show.