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'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025

The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.

Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88

The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".

Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously

He was an award-winning playwright whose works delighted generations.

The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video

The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.

Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster

The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years

Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money

Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh

Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.

La Voix 'beyond excited' for Annie role on UK tour

The Miss Hanningan role has previously been played Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood and Miranda Hart.

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