Inspirational Women

1986: Diane Abbott, the new labour MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington makes history today (12/6/87). Miss Abbott, 32, a Cambridge graduate and a member of Labour's hard left, becomes the country's first black woman MP. Picture taken 18/2/86 when she was an equality officer for the union ACTT.

Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance

In a political landscape that often marginalises those who dare to be different, Diane Abbott has stood tall…


H80X1P Karen Blackett speaking at the Huxley Summit, which is being held by the British Science Association at the BFI in London and sees leaders from the business, science, arts and media sectors debating the key scientific and social challenges facing the UK in the 21st century.

Karen Blackett: A Guiding Light in British Media and Beyond

Karen Blackett has established herself as a formidable figure not just within the British media landscape but also…


Lauretta Boston

Lauretta Boston was born in October 1922 in Paddington West London. She first started playing the piano at…


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Hull Saturday 14 September

Luther Live

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career,…

Westminster Until 14 September

The Hot Wing King

It’s summertime in Memphis, Tennessee and the annual Hot Wing Contest is about to roll through. Cordell has…

Norfolk Sunday 15 September

Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity.   Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has…