Level of interest in comedian’s case resulted in examination of affairs inside and outside the courtroom Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark crown court, which ended with him being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, was one of the most obsessively watched criminal cases in recent […]
With flights disrupted, how concerned should you be about your travel plans? More than 30 planes have been subjected to security alerts or diversions this week, with at least 25 more bomb threats on Thursday disrupting civil aviation across Europe. What do we know so far, and how concerned should […]
What do you get the man who doesn’t seem to want anything? From fiery condiments to chef’s knives, slippers to portable speakers, these ideas are sure to hit the spot • The best Christmas gifts for mums in 2026 Gifts for dads, grandads and other father figures can often feel […]
The actor answers your questions about trapeze lessons, Bond villain ambitions and Michael Caine’s top tips You looked as if you had such a good time on Celebrity Traitors last year – you had them hanging on your every word. What was it like? Who have you kept in touch […]
There is no doubt his international career was an incredible one, but it would have been greater still if he had not lingered on the stage so long Nothing, perhaps, is quite so difficult for an elite sportsperson as timing their exit. It’s not easy for any person in any […]
It’s 20 years since Jo and Richard Hill bought anything in Rotherham town centre. Why have they and so many locals abandoned it for the nearest retail park – and what would it take to change their minds? On 22 May 1987, retail history was made in Rotherham. Parkgate Retail […]
After his embarrassment of epic proportions, Farage turned up at PMQs – the last place anyone would expect to find him In what counts as breaking news on this slowest of slow Wednesdays in Westminster – most eyes were on the US midterm elections – it was nice to be […]
The winner of the 2026 Baillie Gifford prize is a riveting work of ancient history that feels startlingly present • ‘Blockbuster’ history of Alexander the Great wins £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize In 336BC, Alexander was not great. He was a wiry 20-year-old “no one had thought much about” who found […]
Fancy stationery, cashmere knits and truly beautiful ceramics … we’ve handpicked 61 thoughtful gifts to spoil the mother figure in your life for Christmas 2026 • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here A lot of stuff gets marketed as perfect for mums. But be careful, […]
From coaching youth community theatre to supporting Huddersfield football club and delighting sci-fi fans at graduation ceremonies, the actor is fondly remembered Patrick Stewart – a life in pictures On Star Trek, Patrick Stewart could make anyone feel hopeful for humanity Patrick Stewart brought gravitas and complexity to the screen […]