LoginOne of few surviving gemstones from Russia's Crown Jewels to be sold
29 October 2026 at 11:58
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George Michael’s guitar at centre of family row as it goes to auction
29 October 2026 at 11:03
The guitar is one of several items being sold from the collection of his former personal assistant, Siobhan Bailey, who died in 2014.
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Douglas Stuart’s John Of John among contenders for Waterstones Book Of The Year
29 October 2026 at 00:01
Stuart will face competition from Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling, which is also shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction.
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- Did John Healey’s first Budget deliver, or was it a dud? This is what our writers think
Did John Healey’s first Budget deliver, or was it a dud? This is what our writers think
28 October 2026 at 15:15
Our writers weigh in on whether the chancellor’s ‘defensive’ Budget came through for the British people – tell us what your answer would be below
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- James Blunt, Andrea Bocelli and Idina Menzel to headline Royal Variety Performance 2026
James Blunt, Andrea Bocelli and Idina Menzel to headline Royal Variety Performance 2026
27 October 2026 at 20:00
Comedian Jason Manford will host for the third time, while there will also be performances from the likes of Vanessa William and Jack Savoretti
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- Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to 'special' actor Susan Saint James after death aged 80
Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to 'special' actor Susan Saint James after death aged 80
27 October 2026 at 16:18
Veteran actor died aged 88 on Monday after a battle with cancer
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Channel 4 strikes deal to bring its shows to Disney+
27 October 2026 at 07:52
Channel 4 will be available via a branded section featuring the same navigation and user experience as the rest of Disney+.
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BBC agrees to pay £400,000-plus to Jewish producer after antisemitism complaint
26 October 2026 at 17:14
Lucie Kon alleged she experienced antisemitic remarks from a colleague.
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