Features and culture coverage from MorningTimes.uk: lifestyle, society and the stories shaping everyday Britain.
Ask any Off Menu fan to describe Ed Gamble and you’ll hear the same word: enthusiastic, as the Hammersmith-born comedian has built a career across stand-up, television, and the Off Menu podcast he co-hosts with James Acaster. Yet the searches around him — about his health, weight loss, wife, and children — are more personal, … Read more
Few comedians keep their personal lives as tightly guarded as Ed Gamble. He fills arenas on tour, hosts a hit podcast about a reality TV phenomenon, and has dropped seven stone — yet fans still search for basic answers about who he is offstage. Current Tour: Electric (35+ dates) · Podcast Host: The Traitors: Uncloaked … Read more
If you’ve ever turned to the back page of a British newspaper for your daily dose of what the stars have in store, you’ve likely seen the name Mystic Meg — a byline that has outlived the person behind it. The astrologer died in March 2023 at 80, but The Sun kept her column running … Read more
Anyone who has tried working, sleeping, and storing a season’s worth of clothes in one room has at some point looked up and wondered whether moving the bed upward is the answer. Loft beds lift the mattress off the floor and free the space underneath for a desk, sofa, or wardrobe — and IKEA sells … Read more
Virgin Atlantic competes with British Airways and Emirates on transatlantic routes, offering a distinct mix of service and value. The following answers common questions about on-board experience and how the three airlines compare on comfort, entertainment, and dining. Owner: Virgin Group (51%), Delta Air Lines (49%) | Founded: 1984 | Main hub: London Heathrow (LHR) … Read more
Few musicians burned as bright and crashed as hard as Rick James. The funk icon behind “Super Freak” and “Give It to Me Baby” died at 56 in 2004, leaving behind a legacy tangled with chart-topping music, serious health struggles, and a modest estate that surprised many, and here’s what medical records, court filings, and … Read more
Professional darts looks polished on television, but Cameron Menzies’ recent season has been anything but: he punched a drinks table at the PDC World Championship, lost feeling in his right-hand fingers for six weeks, and needed surgery (BBC Sport). Between his ADHD diagnosis, his continuing work as a plumber, and a reported split with Fallon … Read more
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokeswoman, was murdered at her home in Devon in July 2026. The investigation, now led by counter-terrorism police, continues to raise questions about motive. Born: 4 October 1947 | Died: c. 8 July 2026 | Age at death: 78 | Political party: Conservative (formerly), Reform UK | … Read more
Few Tudor stories move as fast — or fall as hard — as Thomas Cromwell’s. Born around 1485 in Putney, he rose from modest origins to become Henry VIII’s principal adviser and the architect of England’s break with Rome, only to be executed on 28 July 1540. Born: c. 1485, Putney, England · Executed: 28 … Read more
Few guitarists carry as much mythology as Jimmy Page. The Led Zeppelin architect is at the center of rock’s most stubborn legends — a rivalry with Eric Clapton, a complicated friendship with Robert Plant, and a rumor that David Bowie was somehow scared of him. Born 9 January 1944, Page joined the Yardbirds in 1966 … Read more