A ‘seismic’ night at the polls seems to indicate an electorate sending a clear message to the government. What’s the reality?

Songwriting courses are exploding in popularity, with everyone from Mark Ronson to Alicia Keys as teachers. On a retreat in north Wales, our folk music critic tries to write her first song

The neighbourhood has long been a desirable place to live and is home to several celebrities

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed the moment he considered quitting as Labour leader. Sir Keir admitted he thought of stepping down as leader after Labour lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021. In an interview with Sky News on We ...

The TV host recently took a break after feeling 'burnt out' but he's making a welcome return

In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds that mastering the Chinese martial art is a matter of mind over navel

One of his victims, Trevor MacGuire, 61, said he feels "incredible sadness" after suffering lifelong brain injuries

The hatred these Conservatives feel for their country isn’t just because of the polls: they also despise the sea change in British politics, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

 

Kirklees residents are likely to punish both the Tories and Labour for their stance on Gaza in the 2 May local elections

We’re interested to hear how people feel about Humza Yousaf’s resignation Scotland’s political situation generally, and what they hope will happen next

It's not been the best end to April, and the beginning of May isn't looking much better, but there's hope on the horizon

If you’re experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samar ...

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said patients were left feeling humiliated and at risk, adding: ‘The use of mixed sex wards has gone through the roof under the Tories’

Often misused by politicians, nostalgia is a positive emotion that could do with a makeover

The Underground entrances to King's Cross Station were blocked off after reports a flare was set off

The desperate mum says she feels like she 'doesn't exist' in the eyes of Hillingdon Council

Rates are improving in the US as healthcare organizations take steps to confront the continuing crisis. Still, new mothers often feel alone: ‘People don’t know what to do’

‘Coastal elites’ feel the pinch of fast-food price hikes too. Plus: Liz Truss bars Guardian journalists from book launch. Lol

MeToo founder Tarana Burke said she was “devastated” for survivors in the wake of Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction being overturned at the Court of Appeals in New York on Thursday, 25 April. The activist launched the movement in 2017 ...