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Published: 15 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. It has been an unusually difficult year for former Prince Andrew, whose public misfortunes have continued to attract media attention. Already stripped of his royal title and privileges, he has now become the subject of the most talked-about Christmas cracker joke of the year. This humorous accolade, decided annually by the British public, highlights the blend of topicality...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The US Defence Department has sparked controversy after using the beloved Canadian children’s character Franklin the Turtle and pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s music in social media posts linked to US military and immigration operations. Both the publisher of Franklin and Carpenter herself condemned the posts, accusing the Trump administration of misusing their intellectual property for violent or politically...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The Italian town of Pesaro has found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after a statue of legendary opera star Luciano Pavarotti was left submerged knee-deep inside a festive ice rink, prompting widespread criticism and an emotional response from the late singer’s family. What was intended to be a cheerful Christmas attraction in the historic...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A classic Aston Martin DB5, once left to rust for decades on a driveway in Flintshire, has been restored to its former James Bond-style brilliance and is now valued at an astonishing £1m. The car, owned by 71-year-old John Williams from Mold, first entered his life more than 50 years ago when he purchased it second hand...

Published: 28 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Northern Ireland drag queen Elle Vosque has taken second place in the series seven final of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Known off-stage as Evan Keating, Elle appeared in the final alongside Silllexa Dixon, Catrin Feelings, and series winner Bones. Friends and fans gathered at a watch party for the west Belfast finalist at Union Street bar on...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Spanish singer Rosalía is sparking a renewed interest in classical music among a new generation of listeners. The day before she announced her fourth studio album, Lux, Rosalía shared a video on Instagram with classical music playing in the background, offering fans a glimpse into the unique sound of her latest work. The lead single, Berghain, opens...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Robert Irwin has been crowned the winner of this year’s Dancing with the Stars, completing an extraordinary family legacy exactly ten years after his older sister Bindi Irwin lifted the same trophy. For viewers in the United States and fans around the world, the 21-year-old Australian’s victory marked not only a personal triumph but also a deeply...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jimmy Cliff, the internationally celebrated Jamaican singer and songwriter, has died aged 81. His death marks the passing of a pioneering artist who shaped global awareness of reggae during a period when Jamaican music remained unfamiliar to many listeners outside the Caribbean. He carried the sound of his island across continents and became a cultural ambassador whose voice...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Whether you are looking for a crisp French rosé for a summer dinner party or a zesty Chardonnay for a weekend barbecue, supermarkets now offer an impressive wine selection that appeals to every taste. Choosing the right bottle has become an experience, combining convenience with quality, as supermarket wine aisles expand their range to cater to more refined...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tributes have poured in for the pioneering chef Skye Gyngell, who has died aged 62. Gyngell, an Australian culinary visionary, was a key figure in the slow food movement, championing local and seasonal ingredients while inspiring chefs globally. She founded the Petersham Nurseries Cafe in Richmond, south-west London, which won a Michelin star for its innovative garden-to-plate approach....