The forty million dollar man who made painting fashionable again
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October 19, 2025 14:31 UTC
Backgammon is, um, back — plus more trends to know now
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October 19, 2025 14:06 UTC
Academic influential within Trump administration joins Reform UK as adviser
Cambridge University’s James Orr was described as “a brilliant academic, theologian, thinker” by Reform’s head of policy Zia Yusuf. Mr Yusuf announced the associate professor of the history of religion at Cambridge had joined Reform in a post on social media site X. The senior Reform figure added: “He has been a bastion of common sense and patriotism at Cambridge University. Vice president JD Vance once described him as his “British sherpa”. The two are reportedly close friends, with Mr Vance having visited and stayed with the British academic at his home in Cambridge.
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October 19, 2025 13:51 UTC
Callum Turner declares fiancée Dua Lipa is 'the most beautiful woman in the world' and reveals their 'rule' for making the relationship work while juggling hectic schedules
Callum Turner has candidly opened up on his romance with fiancée Dua Lipa, as he gushed that she was 'the most beautiful woman in the world' and revealed how he defines 'true love'. One of the biggest pop stars in the world, Dua is currently travelling the States for the US leg of her global Radical Optimism Tour, which is set to come to a close in December. He said: 'I think true love is moments, consistency. I think that’s what true love is.' A source told The Sun: 'Dua and Callum are both very ambitious people and have lots of plans for ventures they want to do together.
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October 19, 2025 08:32 UTC
Don’t miss: Times & Star’s First Class Souvenir Supplement
Packed with heartwarming photographs of new starters from local schools across the region, this special edition is a keepsake for families, friends, and proud grandparents alike. Whether your little one is featured or you simply want to support your local schools, this supplement is a wonderful way to mark the beginning of their educational adventure. If you miss your copy, don’t worry – you can still purchase single copies of the newspaper, including the First Class supplement, online at: https://store.newsquest.co.uk/first-class-2025Make sure to grab yours and treasure these first steps forever!
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October 19, 2025 04:31 UTC
Strictly fans in stitches as Claudia Winkleman recreates Coldplay meme
Strictly Come Dancing fans have expressed their delight after host Claudia Winkleman recreated the viral Coldplay kiss cam meme in tonight's episode (Saturday 18th October),AdWeek 4 saw George and Alexis dance a Tango to the British band’s classic song, Viva La Vida. Another fan said: "Not Strictly recreating the Coldplay kiss cam moment! A third fan wrote: "Claudia and Dave Arch recreating the Coldplay kiss cam scandal moment!!! Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
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October 19, 2025 01:29 UTC
Punjabi diaspora’s UK journey documented in Amritsar exhibition
Amritsar: Aiming to celebrate and preserve cultural heritage, UK-based Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP) launched a 30-day exhibition titled ‘After the Partition: A Shared Cultural Heritage', highlighting the journey of the Punjabi diaspora in the UK.Developed in collaboration with elderly Punjabi community members living in East England, the exhibition presents powerful memories of the 1947 Partition through oral histories, cultural artefacts, and visual storytelling in arts and heritage.Even though no direct survivors who personally experienced Partition were present, their stories live on through the shared memories, reflections, and legacy passed down through generations, offering a moving tribute to resilience, identity, and cultural continuity.The CEO of ECDP, Indi Sandhu, and UK-based artist Suman Gujral from Harlow, Essex, paved the way for the exhibition in the holy city of Amritsar. "This 30-day exhibition vividly documents the journey of the Punjabi Diaspora in the United Kingdom, through oral history narratives, preserved cultural materials, and visual archives spanning three generations," said Sandhu.Notably, ECDP supports and promotes cultural diversity within the arts and heritage sectors, aiming to create opportunities, inspire active participation, and act as a central platform for the development, celebration, and coordination of culturally diverse artistic and heritage initiatives.Stating that this cross-cultural collaboration is set to further strengthen ties between heritage institutions in Punjab and the UK, State Information Commissioner, Punjab, Harpreet Sandhu, who inaugurated the exhibition, said that such initiatives play a vital role in promoting one of Punjab's key tourism landmarks, The Partition Museum, Amritsar, while also showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage to diverse communities across the UK.Indi Sandhu said, "We work strategically with creative practitioners, culture and heritage sectors, diverse communities, and the voluntary sector to help develop skills, build sustainable networks and infrastructures, alongside creating new opportunities to enhance diverse artists' work. "Prof Jagjit Singh, Rajwinder Kaur, Malwinder Singh Ahluwalia, Ravinder Singh Chamak, and The Singh Twin Artist from Britain were among others who were present on the occasion.MSID:: 124663569 413 |
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October 18, 2025 22:09 UTC
King should take away Andrew’s princeship, Virginia Giuffre’s family says
Ms Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, commended Charles but said there is “more that he could do”. Mr Roberts told ITV News: “I want to commend the King and I want to commend the UK for taking some action. He does have the ability to strip him even further of the prince title, which we would call upon. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ms Giuffre’s ghostwriter Amy Wallace said she wished the 41-year-old were “here to speak for herself”. “While Prince Andrew’s relinquishing of his Duke of York title may appear symbolic, it is a step in the right direction.
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October 18, 2025 21:45 UTC
Backers with £1.5bn-plus and need for control: Christian Horner’s next move
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October 18, 2025 21:11 UTC
Millions turned out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US
Huge crowds took part in "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's policies in cities across the US on Saturday, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. Thousands packed New York City's iconic Times Square and streets all around, with people holding signs with slogans like "Democracy not Monarchy" and "The Constitution is not optional". Ahead of the demonstrations, Trump allies accused the protesters of being linked with the far-left Antifa movement, and condemned what they called "the hate America rally". Several US states had mobilised the National Guard. But organisers said the events, which drew nearly seven million people, were peaceful.
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October 18, 2025 19:57 UTC
One scandal too many: U.K. monarchy finally sidelines Prince Andrew
Advertisement“In some ways, Prince Andrew has been the exact opposite of that,” Prescott said. Following Friday’s announcement, Andrew will no longer use his remaining royal titles, including the Duke of York, though he technically retains them. The king will hope that this move finally draws a line between Andrew and the rest of the royal family, Prescott said. “If there are allegations, or further stuff comes out, it will all be on Prince Andrew,” he said. “They’ve severed the connection between Prince Andrew and the monarchy as an institution.”Kirka writes for the Associated Press.
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October 18, 2025 19:10 UTC
Tomahawk diplomacy: how Putin outmanoeuvred Zelensky
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October 18, 2025 18:50 UTC
Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says
The economy is, however, likely to adjust and find balance again in the longer term, Mr Bailey, who was speaking at the G30 40th annual International Banking Seminar on Saturday, added. The event in Washington, DC saw Mr Bailey highlight a decline in the UK’s potential growth rate from 2.5% to 1.5% over the past 15 years. He linked this to lower productivity growth, an ageing population and trade restrictions – including post-Brexit economic policies. “And the answer is that for the foreseeable future it is negative.”“But over the longer term, there will be – because trade adjusts – some at least partial rebalancing,” Mr Bailey added. Because that’s the Smithian growth model: making an economy less open restricts growth over the long term.
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October 18, 2025 16:51 UTC
5 reasons why this London borough is happiest place to live
For London, it was the scenic Richmond upon Thames that was named, earning praise for several different aspects. You can see the full list of the UK's happiest places to live via Hello! 5 reasons Richmond upon Thames is the happiest place to liveTransportWhen sharing why Richmond made the list, Hello! Riverside restaurantsThe borough's riverside restaurants were another key reason it was named the UK's happiest place to live. Richmond ParkThe famous Richmond Park was one of the key reasons the borough was named by Hello!
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October 18, 2025 16:04 UTC
Andrew ‘gagged’ Virginia Giuffre to avoid ruining Queen’s jubilee, memoir says
Ms Giuffre said she got “more out of” Andrew than a reported 12-million-dollar payout and two-million-dollar donation to her charity because she had “an acknowledgement that I and many other women had been victimised and a tacit pledge to never deny it again”. His 2019 Newsnight interview, which he hoped would clear his name, backfired when he said he “did not regret” his friendship with convicted paedophile Epstein, who trafficked Ms Giuffre. Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her platinum jubilee in 2022 – the first British monarch to reach the milestone – as the civil case against her son gathered pace. In February of that year, court documents showed Andrew and Ms Giuffre had reached a “settlement in principle” in the civil sex claim. Ms Giuffre, whose book is called Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, wrote, according to The Telegraph: “As devastating as this interview was for Prince Andrew, for my legal team it was like an injection of jet fuel.
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October 18, 2025 14:29 UTC