Who invented heavy metal music? The list of those cited as inventing rock music's sub genre includes iconic musicians Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. But could it be the guitarist for ...

It’s January 4th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 2004, Ray Davies of The Kinks was shot in ...

Liverpool has welcomed no small number of world-renowned productions over the years but 2026's schedule will be one for the ...

Rod Lynton recalls the moment Liverpool-born John Lennon recognised his talent during a jam session and invited him to record ...

Beginning with Sondra Radvanovsky at the Lyric and including Steppenwolf’s Caroline Neff as well as Ryan Hake as the lead of “Angels in America.” ...

David Davies says Luke Littler is a “different breed” but is hoping to cause a major upset when the pair meet in the second round of the World Darts Championship on Sunday night. World No 1 Littler is ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Gladiators made its comeback on the BBC in 2024 and the triumphant reboot is now in its third series, which is scheduled to broadcast in January 2026. In April 2025, it was revealed the programme ...

Ever since she signed on for Strictly, actress Amber Davies has insisted her vast experience in West End musicals gives her little advantage, because she is a novice to ballroom and Latin dancing. The ...

Welsh actress and West End star Amber Davies has reached the Strictly Come Dancing final, overcoming "hateful" comments online suggesting her performing background gave her an advantage. The former ...

Olympian swimmer, Sharron Davies, has admitted she can't afford to heat her home after making a number of controversial comments about the trans community. The former Gladiator, 63, who takes her seat ...