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Conservative Party Conference - Party leader Kemi Badenoch gives her keynote speech to members in the Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester. - Pic Bruce Adams / Copy Lobby - 8/10/25

I went to every party conference - I was surprised at which was best

Channel: Politics Politics October 9, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu doing the Jive during their appearance on the live show of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing

Karen Carney looks set to beat the 'other' Strictly Come Dancing curse

Channel: TV TV October 4, 2025 By Adam Miller
Chelsea Dickenson - Primark suitcase

I went to war with Ryanair's cabin bag 'cage of doom' — and won

Channel: Travel Travel October 6, 2025 By Chelsea Dickenson
Almara Abgarian resting both arms on a green sofa at home (Picture: Rachel Adams 2023)

He showed me a video - and awakened a whole new kink

Channel: Sex Sex October 9, 2025 By Almara Abgarian
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu doing the Jive during their appearance on the live show of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing

Karen Carney looks set to beat the 'other' Strictly curse

Channel: TV TV October 4, 2025 By Adam Miller
Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best with contestant Caroline, who is holding a large eye model at the launch show.

I was ready to abandon Big Brother - until the latest twist

Channel: TV TV October 9, 2025 By Adam Miller
JK Rowling mocks Emma Watson despite Harry Potter star admitting rift 'upsets' her Getty Images

How ironic for JK Rowling to use Emma Watson's privilege against her

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz October 1, 2025 By Adam Miller
Big Brother VI Housemates - Book Signing

I was signed up for Big Brother - then I spoke to former housemates

Channel: TV TV September 30, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 photographed for Radio Times by Elisabeth Hoff. Katya Jones is dancing with Emmerdale and musical theatre actor, Lewis Cope

Lewis Cope has danced before – that’s why he won’t win Strictly

Channel: TV TV September 29, 2025 By Adam Miller
Chelsea Dickenson smiling next to a first class train carriage.

The first-class train hack that annoyed my boyfriend but saved us a fortune

Channel: Travel Travel November 22, 2025 By Chelsea Dickenson
LAURA CARMICHAEL as Lady Edith Crawley, JESSICA BROWN FINDLAY as Lady Sybil Crawley and MICHELLE DOCKERY as Lady Mary Crawley from Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey is still the best TV portrayal of sisters

Channel: TV TV September 26, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar
Liberal Democrats Ed Davey Campaign Event

Ed Davey's strategy of spreading joy could be Liberal Democrats' secret weapon

Channel: Politics Politics September 24, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
England flags outside a house

A neighbour put up an England flag and I reconsidered our relationship

Channel: UK UK September 24, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali
Undated BBC Handout Photo from Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Pictured: (left to right) Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Vicky Pattison, Thomas Skinner, Ross King, George Clarke, Stefan Dennis, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Balvinder Sopal, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Karen Carney, Ellie Goldstein, Chris Robshaw, Lewis Cope and La Voix PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Strictly. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA?Feature SHOWBIZ TV Strictly. PA Photo. Picture credit should read: BBC. NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Strictly. WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' BBC Digital Picture Service. In particular, this image may only be published in print for editorial use during the publicity period (the weeks immediately leading up to and including the transmission week of the relevant programme or event and three review weeks following) for the purpose of publicising the programme, person or service pictured and provided the BBC and the copyright holder in the caption are credited. Any use of this image on the internet and other online communication services will require a separate prior agreement with BBC Pictures. For any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising and commercial prior written approval from the copyright holder will be required.

It's clear Strictly 2025 is a two-horse race after couple reveals

Channel: TV TV September 21, 2025 By Adam Miller
Chelsea Dickenson - bra hack

I used a big bra as a suitcase and evaded cheeky luggage fares

Channel: Travel Travel November 15, 2025 By Chelsea Dickenson
Zarah Sultana leaning towards Jeremy Corbyn as they speak at an event.

I had high hopes for Your Party - but I've already given up

Channel: Politics Politics October 29, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali
(FILES) US television host Jimmy Kimmel arrives for "An Evening With Jimmy Kimmel" at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood on August 7, 2019. September 17, 2025 ABC says Jimmy Kimmel taken off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation proves right-wingers are the real snowflakes

Channel: US US September 22, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
French President Macron Hosts Counterparts Attending Generation Equality Forum

Brigitte Macron is having to prove her womanhood with pictures - it's dystopian

Channel: World World October 1, 2025 By Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir
A collage of photos of Steve McFadden as himself in a suit, and as his EastEnders character Phil Mitchell looking distressed.

EastEnders’ Phil star Steve McFadden deserves every acting award going

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders September 12, 2025 By Duncan Lindsay
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk (R) speaks on stage with President Donald Trump at America Fest 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 22, 2024. Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10, 2025 in a murder that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States. Trump confirmed on social media that Kirk, 31, had died from his injuries. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump's response to Charlie Kirk's killing is reprehensible

Channel: US US September 12, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana