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The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. Nicknamed the Indy, it was launched in 1986 and is one of the youngest UK national daily newspapers.

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James Martin

Sports journalist working for Liverpool.com. Gold Standard NCTJ Diploma. Published on The Independent, Liverpool Football Club website among others. Studied law at Oxford.

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Selene Nelson

Hi! I’m Selene Nelson. I’m a writer, journalist, author and copywriter.As a journalist, I've written for The BBC, The Sunday Times, The Independent, HuffPost, ThinkProgress, Town & Country, Evening Standard, …

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Jay Richardson

Freelance journalist writing on comedy and the arts. Credits include Scotsman, Herald, Guardian, Independent, Sunday Times, Irish Times, Metro, Channel 4, Daily Record, Big Issue, Scotland on Sunday, Sunday Herald, …

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Charlie Jones

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Marcos Del Rosario

Marcos Del Rosario Santiago is a board certified urologist living and working in Mexico. He has been published in the Washington Post, Independent UK, PBS, Chicago Tribune, Healthline, and more. …

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Sophie Hares

Content Marketing Writer | Journalist | Editor | ConsultantSpain | London

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Latest Articles

The battle against IVF isn’t protecting children. It’s devastating families

When you’re a teenager, you have a basic understanding of how you came into the world. You don’t tend to ask your parents questions about your conception. At least, I didn’t because I wasn’t inclined to die of mortification. Growing up, I’d only heard that my parents had tried for …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

The Los Angeles edition of the Willy Wonka Experience was an absurdist fever dream

Standing outside a graffitied warehouse in Los Angeles’ Arts District, I didn’t know what to expect from a recreation of Glasgow’s disastrous Willy Wonka event. I had heard a lot about the bungled children’s experience, which included AI-generated characters, sparse and low-budget sets and costuming, and a sad Oompa Loompa …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

60-year-old lawyer makes history after winning Miss Universe Buenos Aires

A 60-year-old lawyer has made history by being crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires. Lawyer and journalist Alejandra Rodríguez challenged stereotypes and warmed hearts everywhere when she was crowned the winner of the Miss Buenos Aires pageant. She is the first 60-year-old woman in beauty pageant history to win the title, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Coachella 2024: Best dressed celebrities and influencers at the festival

Weekend one of Coachella is underway! The influencer-filled festival returned for its first weekend on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, followed by its second weekend on Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April. Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, and Doja Cat will headline both weekends, along with …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Iceland’s Diamond Circle: Escape the crowds to find natural wonders

Iceland has been something of a victim of its own beauty. Every day you’ll spot convoys of minibuses, coaches and hire cars trundling along the Golden Circle, with tourists taking whirlwind trips into the ‘wild’ from Reykjavik. At times, you’re more likely to be poked in the eye with a …
By Suzy Pope
• The Independent

I’m done throwing birthday parties for my kids

A mother has explained why she’s had enough with children’s birthday parties. With a video shared on TikTok on 24 March, Hannah Winslow sparked debate online, causing parents to deliberate on the merits of hosting regular gatherings for young children. The mother-of-three began the video, saying: “I think we’ve had …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36

In an announcement on Instagram on 15 April, Roth’s sister Lindsay shared with fans that the TikTokker died from unknown causes. “As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life,” Lindsay wrote. “We don’t know [what] happened yet.” “So many people with …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Logan Paul and model Nina Agdal are expecting first child together

The 29-year-old YouTuber and the model announced their pregnancy by debuting her baby bump on Instagram with a series of sweet snaps of the pair kissing and proudly showing off ultrasound pictures of their unborn child. They captioned the carousel of photos, writing: “Another Paul coming this Fall.” According to …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Surplus of sunscreen and comfy shoes: Here’s how to survive Coachella 2024

Music lovers and influencers alike are descending upon the California desert to join in on the annual revelry and chaos that takes place at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella festival begins on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Surplus of sunscreen and comfy shoes: Here’s how to survive Coachella 2024

Music lovers and influencers alike are descending upon the California desert to join in on the annual revelry and chaos that takes place at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella festival begins on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Come Dine with Me ‘legend’ Indy Nijjar dies aged 50

Memorable Come Dine With Me contestant Indy Nijjar has died aged 50. The fitness coach and tattoo artist, from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, was described by friends and family on social media as a “legend”, with another calling Nijjar “one of the strongest men I know”. Starring on the Channel 4 show …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont announce divorce after nine years

Comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced they are divorcing after nine years of marriage. The couple, who have a daughter together, shared a joint statement saying they had “amicably made the difficult decision to divorce”. They asked for their privacy to be respected “at this sensitive time”, and …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Pringles and Crocs collaborate with limited edition shoe collection

Pringles and Crocs are collaborating for a limited edition shoe collection, some of which will come with a built-in snack can holster. The shoe company revealed that they planned on releasing a brand new collection of shoes in another collaboration with the snack brand, which is owned by Kellogg’s Matias …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Jewel breaks silence on rumoured romance with Kevin Costner

Jewel has broken her silence on her rumoured relationship with Kevin Costner. In an interview with Elle, the 49-year-old “Hands” singer reportedly blushed when she was asked about the Oscar winner, but she didn’t deny the rumours revolving around the pair. She noted that Costner was “a great person,” before …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Heroes set to return as original creator ‘signs onto project’

A new series of superhero drama Heroes is rumoured to be in the works, with creator Tim Kring returning to create Heroes: Eclipsed. The original show aired from 2006 to 2010 and starred Milo Ventimiglia as Peter Petrelli, alongside Hayden Panettiere as Claire Bennet. The series featured people with superhuman …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Olivia Rodrigo hit with flowers thrown by fan on GUTS world tour

An Olivia Rodrigo fan has sparked backlash after hitting the singer-songwriter in the head with flowers after she failed to acknowledge them during a recent stop on her world tour. Recording of the incident, which took place before her final Madison Square Garden performance in New York, captures the moment …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Catherine O'Hara has a stern message for people who dislike Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Catherine O’Hara has said if people don’t like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, ‘then f*** them’, at an appearance at CinemaCon. The Schitt’s Creek actor, who is returning to star as Delia Deetz in the upcoming sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice, said the film will have plenty of scary and funny …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Oliver Hudson says he was unfaithful to wife before wedding but ‘never got caught’

Oliver Hudson has confessed to cheating on his wife, Erinn Bartlett, before their wedding in 2006. The Rules of Engagement actor admitted he had been unfaithful after they became engaged, saying he “never got caught” but chose to confess to his bride-to-be before their big day. “When I got engaged, …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Anya Taylor-Joy says she acted like spy during secret wedding

Anya Taylor-Joy has joked that she and her husband acted like spies when they planned their top-secret wedding. Earlier this month, the Queen’s Gambit actor revealed she and musician Malcolm McRae had tied the knot in a secret ceremony in New Orleans in April 2022. She said: “We did our …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent

Superhero fans praise Marvel’s ‘best release in years’

Superhero fans have praised new series X-Men ’97, with critics calling the series ”Marvel’s best release in years”. Viewers have been flocking to social media to praise the series, with the latest episode being branded “the most amazing episode of anything I’ve ever watched”. The acclaim comes following a series …
By Tabitha Wilson
• The Independent