Lynn Rusk
Celebrity News
Alan Cumming: ‘I feel the hatred towards myself’
The Scottish actor stars in Russell T Davies’ new LGBT+ drama, Tip Toe.
By Lynn Rusk
27 May 2026
UK
Europe’s first museum of contemporary Palestinian art opens
The Palestine Museum in Scotland aims to illustrate Palestinian culture through art.
By Lynn Rusk
17 May 2025
Music
Harry Styles spotted in crowd during Pope Leo XIV’s first address
Fans were delighted to spot Harry Styles in St Peter’s Square on Thursday.
By Lynn Rusk
16 May 2025
UK
Boki the Bear rejoins playmates after life-saving brain surgery
Boki the bear had brain surgery, in the first operation of its kind in the UK, to drain a build-up of fluid.
By Lynn Rusk
15 May 2025
UK
Care home resident, 97, ‘arrested’ in birthday surprise
Maggie Clarke, a former children’s nurse, had always wondered what it would be like to be arrested.
By Lynn Rusk
14 May 2025
UK
Son of Tuam survivor ‘over the moon’ to secure funds to buy mother’s home
Patrick Naughton, 70, was reunited with his birth mother Christina ‘Chrissie’ Tully in 2013.
By Lynn Rusk
13 May 2025
UK
Giant Hungarian Horntail dragon stuns onlookers at it roars through London
The theatrical stunt was staged to mark the launch of Triwizard Tournament – Making of Champions, a new feature at Warner Bros Studio Tour London.
By Lynn Rusk
12 May 2025
UK
Former Royal Marine completes ‘world’s longest triathlon’ at Everest summit
Mitch Hutchcraft set off from Dover last September and reached the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday.
By Lynn Rusk
12 May 2025
UK
British physio recounts horror inside Gaza hospital under bombardment
Rachael Moses, from Newcastle, has returned from Gaza after spending a month volunteering at one of the region’s last functioning hospitals.
By Lynn Rusk
10 May 2025
UK
Irish footballer breaks Guinness World Record for longest throw-in
London City Lionesses player Megan Campbell broke the record with a throw of 37.55 metres.
By Lynn Rusk
8 May 2025
Politics
Ex-prison officer who was stabbed by inmate calls for mandatory protective gear
Claire Lewis was attacked by an inmate in 2010.
By Lynn Rusk
5 May 2025
UK
Pakistani and Indian diaspora in UK call for peace as Kashmir tensions escalate
A deadly on attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region has sparked tensions between India and Pakistan.
By Lynn Rusk
4 May 2025
UK
2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event
The 2025 TCS London Marathon event has already raised more than £75 million for charities with the final total being announced in September.
By Lynn Rusk
1 May 2025
UK
Widow halfway through ‘healing’ 5,000-mile British coastline charity challenge
Tracey Howe is hoping to raise £100,000 for charity by walking 5,000 miles around the British coastline.
By Lynn Rusk
30 Apr 2025
UK
Ex-Parachute Regiment officer begins 2,000-mile solo row around Great Britain
Mike Ellicock, 49, is aiming to complete the rowing challenge in under 80 days.
By Lynn Rusk
30 Apr 2025
UK
Nine-year-old schoolboy to take on triathlon challenge in memory of Brianna Ghey
Harvey Goodman, from Stockton Heath in Warrington, will take part alongside Esther Ghey.
By Lynn Rusk
29 Apr 2025
UK
Gen Z Catholics pay tribute to ‘progressive’ Pope Francis
A recent study has shown a dramatic increase in young adults attending church.
By Lynn Rusk
26 Apr 2025
UK
Veteran explorer to celebrate 89th birthday with 22-mile charity row
Robin Hanbury-Tenison said he is determined to complete the challenge despite his family’s objections.
By Lynn Rusk
24 Apr 2025
Science
Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment
Venus and Saturn are set to align with the crescent moon on Friday morning in a rare astronomical event.
By Lynn Rusk
23 Apr 2025
UK
British tourist tells of sombre atmosphere in Rome following death of Pope
Antoni Bohdanowicz, from Berkshire, travelled to Rome with his wife and her family to see the Easter service in St Peter’s Square.
By Lynn Rusk
22 Apr 2025
UK
Female Hindu monk to run London Marathon to challenge stereotypes
Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya is hoping to challenge stereotypes by taking on the London Marathon.
By Lynn Rusk
19 Apr 2025