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Our fiends in the North
Whitby is home to some of Britain's strangest attractions. In search of the country's weirdest corners, Christopher Dorrell finds spectral apparitions and vengeful fairies at the seaside
4 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
ADVENTURE TIME
Appalachian mountains and stalactite-adorned caves make Kentucky a haven for explorers. Annabel Grossman finds the best spots to enjoy nature and get your adrenaline pumping
4 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
REBIRTH OF LE COOL
Richard Linklater, Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck talk to Patrick Smith about 'Nouvelle Vague', which reimagines the making of 1960 French New Wave classic 'Breathless'
9 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Where's best for an autumn Mediterranean getaway?
Q I am turning 50 in late October and would like to take myself off for a solo trip somewhere lovely in the Mediterranean for a week or so, flying from Manchester.
1 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Carrick brings noise and magic back to Old Trafford
Michael Carrick was mild-mannered to the last. His expression was sober, his immediate reaction to offer handshakes.
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Renewed outbreak of cabinet infighting disastrous for PM
It takes a peculiar kind of genius to see your opponents in turmoil and think, “We could do with a bit of that.” Thus the response of not one but three cabinet ministers to Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform was not to keep quiet and watch two opposition parties tear each other apart.
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Falling temperatures set to bring chance of more snow
Colder temperatures could return again at the end of the month, the Met Office said, after Storm Goretti battered parts of the UK with wind, snow and heavy rain.
1 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
A volatile world makes even extreme tourists think twice
Venezuela? Iran? When the industry of human happiness turns sour, writes Simon Calder, Lupine Travel soldiers on
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Blair honoured for seat on ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Sir Tony Blair has said he is \"honoured\" to be part of Donald Trump's Gaza \"Board of Peace\", tasked with overseeing the rebuilding of the territory and the transition to a new administration.
2 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
‘The Korean film industry is in a state of great danger’
Acclaimed director Park Chan Wook tells Louis Chilton of the problems his country's filmmakers face, his one-time reputation for grotesquerie, and his latest 'moral dilemma'
6 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
This authoritarian believes he has a divine right to rule
You know the quote.
5 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Raducanu's frustration over late slot at Australian Open
Emma Raducanu has been left less than impressed by the Australian Open’s scheduling after being forced to scramble to get ready for the tournament.
2 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Nimbys man the barricades in mega embassy showdown
A decision on China's application for a new London embassy is expected in days, but those living next to the proposed site will be challenging it all the way
5 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Outages prompt calls for reform of water companies
Dependable water systems are one of the core foundations upon which societies are built.
6 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Welcome to the world of BS jobs and £500m pay packets
Imagine you had half a billion quid to recognise an individual's extraordinary achievement that's 500 times more than a Nobel prize. What sort of miracle breakthrough would be worth it? Bringing about peace in Ukraine? Developing a miracle cure for malaria? Cracking the problem of practical nuclear fusion energy?
4 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
I was 'found out' as gay, as happens in Heated Rivalry
Instead, I was discovered in the worst possible way by the worst possible person - which was entirely my stupid fault.
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Six January destinations to help beat the winter blues
With some of the most popular escape hotspots becoming too crowded and expensive, Amelia Neath compiles some underrated - and unexpected - gems from our travel experts
5 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Tory leader rebukes Jenrick over ‘broken Britain’ jibe
Kemi Badenoch has insisted that Britain is “not broken” and remains “one of the most successful countries on Earth” in a rebuke to Robert Jenrick after he defected to Reform UK.
2 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Gunners inch towards title as plucky Forest force draw
Nowhere as good as expected for Arsenal, and yet better than it was. In going seven points clear of Manchester City rather than nine, Mikel Arteta’s team inch forward. A bit like in play here.
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Personal ambitions will only spell difficulty for Reform
In the last year or so two patterns have emerged in the political activities of the member of parliament for Newark, Robert Jenrick.
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Forget dating apps – my new go-to for love is the business
It was during a rather painful week of work experience when my eye settled on an employee who I thought I should ask out for a drink. But how?
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Torvill and Dean tip British skaters for Olympics glory
As the clock ticks down to the Winter Games, the recently knighted ice dance legends tell Flo Clifford why Britain has never been closer to a first figure skating medal in 30 years
5 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
‘Either we overthrow the regime or we are destroyed’
'Determined' protesters in Iran describe a 'war-like situation'
4 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Trump threatens punitive tariffs over Greenland sale
Starmer and EU leaders criticise 'completely wrong' plan
3 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Reform candidate for mayor of London condemned over ‘dangerous’ burqa remarks
Reform UK's mayoral candidate for London has been condemned after saying that women who wear the burqa in public should be subject to stop and search.
2 min |
January 18, 2026
The Independent
Geordie football musical is hilarious from start to finish
'Gerry & Sewell', which begin life at a Tyneside social club, lands its big, joyful West End moment
2 min |
January 17, 2026
The Independent
SOLDIERING ON
It might conjure up images of 'Dad's Army', but the MoD increasing the age at which retired troops can be called up makes a lot of sense
4 min |
January 17, 2026
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1773: Captain Cook's ship Resolution became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1 min |
January 17, 2026
The Independent
Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ will include Blair and Kushner
The White House has released a list of officials who will be included on the so-called “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing the rebuilding of Gaza and the transition to a new administration.
2 min |
January 17, 2026
The Independent
Will more Tories decamp to Reform after Jenrick's exit?
Kemi Badenoch was sipping a cocktail at the Johnnie Walker experience in Edinburgh on Thursday afternoon, allowing herself to enjoy a rare victory after what has been a tumultuous start to her leadership of the Conservative Party.
5 min |