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Country towns are battling stifling temperatures as the mercury creeps past 40 degrees Celsius in rural Queensland. One town has broken the record for its hottest day ever.

What if you placed an Earth-sized planet in a close orbit around an M dwarf star? It’s more than an academic question since M dwarfs are the most numerous stars we know.

Many in the UK’s creative sector are being hit hard by rising fuel costs and reluctant audiences

French shop Mototherapy presents Ride Mercury, an electric powertrain conversion kit for vintage BMW R-Series models.

Editorial: Many have an opinion on the latest winner of the UK’s top literary prize, Shehan Karunatilaka. It’s a shame not all of them have read his book

Seven years after her debut album, the London based rapper is finally getting the industry recognition she deserves.

Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t just about the money. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition…

The UK is set for more high temperatures for the time of year with the mercury hitting 21C over the coming days but it will be accompanied by heavy rain in many areas and strong winds

Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, told The Mirror that she felt compelled to wear the piece of clothing jewellery for 'all the women of the UK' at the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards