Features, explainers and long-form stories from across the UK.
Arsenal fans of a certain vintage still remember the moment Jack Wilshere made his debut — a slight 16-year-old who looked like he’d been playing in the Premier League for years. That kid grew into the creative heartbeat of Arsenal’s midfield, then after injuries rewrote his playing career, reinvented himself as a manager. Full name: … Read more
Most people picture Joel Corry in a DJ booth, headphones on, dropping the bass on “Head & Heart.” But his journey from a bodybuilding stage to the UK charts is less known. Born in north London, he spent years as a personal trainer before a chance appearance on Geordie Shore—and a relationship with Sophie Kasaei—set … Read more
When a well-known TV face opens up about losing two-thirds of her hair, it’s natural to wonder what happened. For Melanie Sykes, the revelation came with a deeper story: an autoimmune condition, years of industry stress, and a decision to step back from the screen. Born: 1970 · Occupation: Television and radio presenter · Known … Read more
At 45, Laurence Fox has lived at least two very public lives — first as the beloved TV detective on Lewis, then as the lightning-rod political activist who today makes more headlines for court cases than casting calls. If you’ve wondered how a man who once solved murders on screen ended up fighting legal battles … Read more
Anyone who’s followed MTV’s Geordie Shore knows Sophie Kasaei as the outspoken star from Newcastle. But in recent years, her story has taken a more personal turn — from fertility struggles to a baby gender reveal that captured the attention of her two million Instagram followers. Born: 28 July 1989 · Nationality: English · Known … Read more
When a couple who have been together for over two decades announce they’re separating, it’s natural to wonder what happened. For Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, the news came in May 2026, when they released a joint statement confirming they were parting ways after 23 years of marriage. Age: 50 (born 28 April 1974) · … Read more
Few names in British crime history stir as much grim fascination as Ian Brady. For decades, the public has been fed a mix of verified facts and sensational rumour — but the official record tells a more precise story, drawing on court documents, psychiatric reports, and government archives to separate what is confirmed from what … Read more
You glance down and notice your stool is green. Your first thought might be panic, but in most cases, green poop is totally harmless. According to Mayo Clinic (leading US academic medical center), the green color often comes from bile passing through the large intestine too quickly. We’ll walk through the common causes—from your dinner … Read more
Few footballers have balanced top-level trophies with a fiercely private personal life quite like Toni Duggan. From scoring in front of 90,000 fans at the Camp Nou to quietly stepping away from the game at 33, her career is a story of high achievement and guarded privacy. This article pieces together the verified facts of … Read more
Every parent knows the struggle: you want your child reading more, but building a physical library is expensive and the app store feels like a minefield of questionable content. Epic Books is often the first name parents hear, touting unlimited access to 40,000 titles, but the actual costs, age suitability, safety features, and classroom tools … Read more