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Anne Lister: The Yorkshire diarist dubbed ‘first modern lesbian’ who inspired TV series Gentleman Jack soon to be introduced to Netflix

Liana Jacob — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:05:45 GMT

Anne Lister was a diarist and landowner who lived at Shibden and known for her candid accounts of her relationships and inspired Sally Wainwright’s TV show Gentleman Jack.

Why are office buildings lit up like Father Christmas's sleigh as energy bills soar? - Ismail Mulla

Ismail Mulla — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:46:35 GMT

Political incompetence is best encapsulated by the bumbling approach successive governments have taken to the climate crisis and energy security.

Russell Brand case highlights power of investigative journalism: Daxa Patel

Daxa Patel — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:30:27 GMT

Investigative journalism matters more than ever because, but for the Channel 4 documentary, a famous celebrity might never have been held to account. As a lawyer, what disturbs me most is not simply the criminal conduct of Russell Brand that has now been exposed, but the manner in which those bringing allegations were treated throughout the process.