2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (408+ words) A sculpture inspired by a desire to bring a contemporary “everywoman” to Trafalgar Square was unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth on Tuesday. Lady In Blue by New York artist Tschabalala Self pays homage to a young, metropolitan woman and replaces…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (330+ words) Officers and members of the public entered the canal to pull him from the water A police watchdog investigation has been launched after a man who died upon jumping into a canal while fleeing from officers was named as 25-year-old…...

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2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (121+ words) The Independent Oscar-winning actor, 88, tops the classical charts with new album - Sir Anthony Hopkins has reached number one on the official UK Classical Chart with his new album, Life is a Dream. - The Decca Classics record features pieces composed by…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (340+ words) Stargazers across North and South America enjoyed the best view of the celestial spectacle Stargazers across the Americas enjoyed the best vantage point as Earth’s shadow briefly covered the moon overnight from Thursday 27 August into Friday 28 August. Roughly 96 per cent…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (791+ words) I went to Sitges to recover from a week of partying. Instead, I found myself surrounded by strangers as the world went dark – and discovered that eight seconds can put everything else into perspective, says Gary Nunn I saw a…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (164+ words) Andy Burnham is at the centre of a Labour Party debate regarding whether he should call a general election if he becomes leader, to secure a fresh mandate. - Some within the party advocate for an early election to capitalise on…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (189+ words) Watch live as Andy Burnham is sworn in as the MP for Makerfield in Westminster on Monday (22 June). The former Greater Manchester Mayor has announced that he will run to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, who announced his…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (337+ words) After two miserable attempts at winning the Labour leadership, Our Andy’s fortunes look like they’ve turned – but how long will it last, asks Sean O'Grady Napoleon famously used to ask of his generals, “Has he luck?” It’s an undeniable asset…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (175+ words) The Independent Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Andy Burnham: The celebrities who have backed the new MP - Andy Burnham achieved a resounding victory in the…...