Earl Spencer had a “long-term mistress” and ended his relationship with his wife of 13 years over text, court papers allege. Countess Karen Spencer has accused her husband Earl Spencer of “likely” having had an affair with Norwegian archaeologist Dr Cat Jarman since 2021, the Daily Mail reports. The earl, 60, confirmed his relationship with … Read more
As December neared its close, influencers were left shouting “London’s streets are no longer safe” as high-ticket items, from Birkin bags to Rolex watches, increasingly became markers for thieves. But as £10,000 plus handbags are locked in safes, the It bag vacuum looks set to be filled by more subtle clutches in 2025. (ERDEM) Enter … Read more
Sadiq Khan — Mayor of London, the first ever Muslim mayor of a Western capital and the man who set a new record as our city’s first mayor to secure a historic third term — is telling me about his mission to give more hugs. “I went from having six brothers and a sister, to … Read more
We’re here, finally: the end of the year. Not an uneventful one, either: highs and lows came thick and fast, with barely a moment to take it all in. If nothing else, it calls for a drink. Probably a couple. Whether you’re heading out for a club night or a blowout meal, or having a … Read more
Four shops in Epsom have been caught selling vapes to under-18s without asking for identification. The crackdown, led by a team of officers in collaboration with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards, targeted businesses illegally selling vapes to children during an operation carried out last Monday, December 23. The offending premises include: Downtown Liquor Store, 25B … Read more
London’s City Hall has said it is “monitoring the weather” ahead of the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations after some of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festivities were cancelled due to bad weather. Much of the UK is covered by at least one of the multiple Met Office weather warnings between Monday and Wednesday. A yellow weather warning … Read more
Stephen Fry, former England manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan have been knighted in the New Year Honours list. A host of Team GB athletes, including runner Keely Hodgkinson – the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year – also received honours. Sir Stephen, 67, was recognised for services to promote mental health awareness, … Read more
A music teacher who was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2023 has said he hopes being made an MBE will be a “springboard” for his campaigning work. Nathaniel Dye told the PA news agency he was “absolutely thrilled” to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year … Read more
New Zealand is preparing to ring in 2025 as New Year’s celebrations begin across the world on Tuesday. Most of the country will celebrate the New Year just after 11am GMT, becoming one of the first in the world to welcome 2025. They will be followed by Australia, where most major cities including Sydney and … Read more
This year has been so Brat. As well as topping the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, dominating social media and claiming ownership of anything lime green, Charli XCX’s sixth album has also given the Collins English Dictionary its word of the year. “More than a hugely successful album, Brat is a cultural phenomenon … Read more