Features, explainers and long-form stories from across the UK.
Jon Rahm’s swing is one of the most explosive in golf, but few people know it was forged by a condition he has had since birth. This profile separates confirmed facts from rumors about his clubfoot, his reported $300–500 million LIV deal, and the questions that still surround him. Full name: Jon Rahm Rodríguez · … Read more
There aren’t many people who can say they’ve gone from professional BMX racing to rebuilding a Bugatti Veyron on YouTube, but Mat Armstrong is one of them. The Leicester-born creator has turned a knack for fixing wrecked luxury cars into a channel with over 3 million subscribers, all while navigating a serious accident that nearly … Read more
Frank Zappa never fit neatly into any box — he was a self-taught composer, satirist, and guitarist who produced over 60 albums. This guide connects his biography, death, and the afterlives of his work and home. Full name: Frank Vincent Zappa · Born: December 21, 1940 · Died: December 4, 1993 · Cause of death: … Read more
Few actors could switch from a menacing London gangster to a cartoon-loving detective with the same natural grit. Bob Hoskins did exactly that, and in doing so became one of Britain’s most beloved screen presences. This article tracks his journey from Suffolk-born tough guy to Hollywood star, and explains the health battle that led to … Read more
If you’ve seen Stephen Mangan’s quick wit on screen, you can trace part of it back to County Mayo, Ireland, where his parents were born, and the British actor spent childhood summers in the west of Ireland, his identity straddling two cultures. From his twin sister Anita to his Catholic upbringing and career in shows … Read more
There’s a unique kind of resilience that comes from growing up in front of millions of people, and few embody it quite like Donny Osmond. From being a 1970s teen idol to facing a terrifying moment on stage when he suddenly couldn’t feel his arms or legs, his story is one of reinvention and recovery. … Read more
When you sign a 6’6″ centre‑back on a free transfer from a west London rival, Chelsea fans take notice. Tosin Adarabioyo arrived at Stamford Bridge in July 2024, but his path from a Manchester playground to the Premier League has been anything but straightforward. Age: 28 years (as of 2025) · Height: 1.97 m · … Read more
If you grew up in the early 2000s, Westlife’s harmonies were probably the soundtrack to your school disco. Kian Egan was the charismatic one with the curly hair and the cheeky grin, but behind the pop-star image lies a grounded family man and, by many accounts, the wealthiest member of the band. This profile lays … Read more
Sinéad Cusack has spent more than five decades on stage and screen, from the Abbey Theatre in Dublin to Hollywood films like V for Vendetta. But ask most people what they know about her, and the conversation often turns to her marriage to Jeremy Irons — and the reported love triangle that made headlines. Born: … Read more
There’s a certain bittersweet affection British tennis fans hold for Tim Henman, who was the nation’s best hope for a Wimbledon champion for over a decade yet never quite broke through. Now, years after retirement, he has built a second career that keeps him firmly in the spotlight—on the BBC’s commentary team, as a Laver … Read more