Forget the Silk Roads, it’s the Golden Road we should be celebrating. Renowned historian William Dalrymple argues that, thanks to its major role in global trade between AD300 and 600, it’s India, rather than China, to which we owe some of the most important developments in human civilisation, writes Melanie McDonagh
The Glasgow-born actor started out playing easy-going buffoons. Then along came ‘The Thick of It’. He talks to Craig McLean about how the Tories killed political satire, the divisive nature of the culture wars, why he found ‘Doctor Who’ fandom difficult, and what it’s like to be cast as malevolent characters
Radu Dragusin has struggled for game time under Ange Postecoglou
Cristiano Ronaldo has racked up an enormous wealth which he's splashed on cars and property to live a life of luxury.
Global Humanitaria's restaurant is revered by tourists, who leave with more than a full stomach.
October half-term runs from October 28 to November 1
A new study has found the worlds easiest and most difficult driving tests, with one nation's examination over in a matter of seconds.
EXCLUSIVE: The latest model from Polestar has the sleek yet rugged looks and practical range as its stablemates, but is missing a feature found on almost every other car.
EXCLUSIVE: Noel Gallagher has co-written a book about Manchester nightclub The Hacienda - but he's now revealed its owner had barred him from entering.
Dick Strawbridge nearly ended his relationship with Angel due to their 20-year age gap, the Escape to the Chateau star has revealed.
Henry VIII had many lovers but one played a role so crucial, it altered the course of British history forever.
This city, situated at the junction between East and West, is a must-visit for culture-loving Brits.
One local suggested that the number of tourists allowed to visit the town could be limited as locals "resent" the number of visitors heading there each year.
Motorists could have been travelling on the new crossing next year but plans were aced back in 2016.
Luis Suarez has enjoyed a memorable first season with Inter Miami, and the Uruguayan striker is eager to extend his stay in Major League Soccer into 2025
Frank Lampard's expletive-ridden touchline exchange with Jurgen Klopp will live long in the memory as both Chelsea and Liverpool go to war again this Sunday
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool vs. Chelsea.
REGIS LE BRIS says Aaron Connolly is desperate to face some of the demons of his past and make his debut against former club Hull City.
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Excitement is building as a new test involving lasers used to detect different types of dementia in mere seconds could “revolutionise” the way the disease is diagnosed.
He was a rock god. She was a teenage member of Shropshire aristocracy.
Tributes have been made for an "extra-special" Aldridge firefighter who has died.
A Shropshire historian has published a new book exploring a market town's haunted past.
The Construction Materials Price Index recorded a slight decrease on an annual basis for September 2024, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service. The index reached 117.27 points during this time, with 2021 acting as the base year set at 100 points. This marks a marginal drop of 0.02 per cent compared to the […]
