The Latest Breaking News from Charles Dickens

"This year reminds us of the classic Charles Dickens quote, 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'"

Miriam Margolyes has said she is "shocked, disgusted and dazed" by the Labour Government's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.

When Thomas Barnardo moved to London in 1866, the squalor of the city shocked him. So he decided to change things, says John Darlington

Supermarket chain plans to expand its shop, despite being only 200 metres away from another branch

Demon Copperhead, the author’s retelling of Dickens during Virginia’s opioid crisis, was a global success. Now she has used royalties from the novel to open a recovery residence

The actor loves hotel stays at Claridge’s, and dates at La Petite Maison

Ebenezer Scrooge tried to wave away the ghost of Jacob Marley by blaming the apparition on “an undigested bit of beef … a crumb of cheese”. Charles Dickens might have been writing fiction, but the idea that late-night dairy can warp dreams has now gained scientific support.

We’ve got both good news and bad news, dear Pandas. Learning never ever ends. But, on the flip side—learning never ends!

Exclusive: Owner of the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich may have to call time on its outdoor seating after the local authority demanded its removal

History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

An exhibition explores the authors’ love of theatre, highlighting the dramatic impact of his works