Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean recognised in honours list
Posted on Monday December 29, 2025

Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.

Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.