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A newly-released Downton Abbey film trailer hints at a mystery in the Dowager Countess’s...

Downton Abbey trailer hints at intrigue and mystery for key characters

Comedian Jack Dee, famed for his po-faced delivery and grumpy persona, says things are...

Comedian Jack Dee on why being 60 is better than 59

ITV News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby said he became “a bit of a...

Tom Bradby: I became a bit of a poster boy for having a breakdown

A hidden mental health crisis is debilitating for older people, with millions having lost...

‘Hidden mental health crisis’ as older people lose confidence in going out
Wordle moved to New York Times website and winning streaks reset

Wordle users have been redirected to the website of the New York Times (NYT),...

UK takes ‘the trouble out of travel’ ahead of half-term getaway

The Government is “taking the trouble out of travel” by easing restrictions as the...

Sandi Toksvig on mental health, women of a certain age, and laughing her head off with new friends

Last year, Sandi Toksvig achieved something she’s wanted to for most of her adult...

Discover the power of purple veg

From black tomatoes and peppers to deep violet climbing beans, and mauve cauliflowers to...

Record-breaking Queen to be first British monarch to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

The Queen is set to become the first British monarch in history to celebrate...

6 crucial life lessons we’ve learned from the Queen in her Platinum Jubilee year

We often look to the younger members of the royal family for everything –...

On the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: 13 of her most incredible fashion looks from the 1940s to now

Queen Elizabeth II is about to reach a major milestone – for on February...

Charlotte Rampling turns 76 – this is her fashion and beauty evolution

Congratulations are in order for Charlotte Rampling, who is celebrating her 76th birthday this...

How Elizabeth became Queen watching baboons at sunrise from Kenyan treetops

Princess Elizabeth was watching baboons while taking photographs of the Kenyan sunrise from a...

Biggest ever thank you party set for Queen’s Jubilee weekend

The nation is being urged to throw the biggest ever thank you party during...

Sir Paul McCartney emotional when listening to song he penned for John Lennon

Sir Paul McCartney has said he finds it emotional listening to a song he...

Three top tips to help feathered friends during the Big Garden Birdwatch

People are being urged to take simple steps to help feathered friends in their...

Strictly Come Dancing announces line-up for The Professionals tour

Strictly Come Dancing’s The Professionals tour will return in spring after being cancelled last...

Decades of laughter came from the pen of Barry Cryer

Veteran comic Barry Cryer provoked laughter for decades, whether his jokes came from the...

Is frozen fruit and veg as healthy as fresh?

Remember back in 2008 when Delia Smith faced a barrage of criticism for suggesting...

Sharon Gless on life after Cagney & Lacey, beating alcoholism and finally finding calm

From her apartment on Fisher Island, off the coast of Miami, Sharon Gless is...

Strictly stars Anton and Erin to dazzle in ‘biggest show in the UK’

Anton Du Beke has said he got “dance envy” as a judge on Strictly...

Squirrel Appreciation Day: The best places to find red squirrels in the UK and Ireland

With their beautiful red coats, red squirrels have lived in the UK and Ireland...

‘Hearts are broken’ as singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74

The family of American singer Meat Loaf said their “hearts are broken” as they...

Will Bridgerton be the same without the dashing Duke of Hastings?

Netflix has offered a first glimpse at the second series of its hit show...

Be My Baby singer Ronnie Spector dies aged 78

Ronnie Spector, the rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as Be...

10 snowdrop gardens to brighten up your winter walks

It’s always a sign of optimism when we see the first snowdrops appear, their...

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations programme in full

Buckingham Palace has unveiled the line-up of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...

In Pictures: Duchess of Cambridge turns 40

The Duchess of Cambridge has turned 40 this weekend. The milestone birthday is likely...

The Duchess of Cambridge releases three striking photographs to mark her 40th birthday

The Duchess of Cambridge has marked her milestone 40th birthday by releasing three portraits...

Sidney Poitier: Oscar winner and groundbreaking actor

Sidney Poitier was a groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how black people...

Tributes paid to Sidney Poitier following his death aged 94

Tributes have been paid to Hollywood star Sidney Poitier after his death at the...

Kate’s ‘commitment’ to early years praised as she turns 40

Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born to Carole and Michael Middleton at the Royal Berkshire...

Kate’s keep calm and carry on approach as she developed her royal role

The Duchess of Cambridge is seen as the monarchy’s safe pair of hands. As...

Sir David Attenborough hails public’s awakening about the importance of nature

Sir David Attenborough thinks there has been an “awakening” worldwide about the importance of...

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