It turns out that Vladimir Lenin and REM were right. Francis Fukuyama was wrong. In 1921, during the Soviet Union’s New Economic Policy period, Lenin is supposed to have exclaimed that “The ...

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Sara Davies has revealed the reason behind her family's lacklustre reaction to her debut as a Dragon on the hugely popular BBC show. Looking back at her first ...

Very short article by KAPD talking about the personality cult of Lenin in Russia. Originally published in "KAZ, 1924, No. 13" ...

Against Lenin’s wishes, he was given a lavish funeral and his body was embalmed and put on display. Stalin promoted Lenin in quasi-religious fashion (Cawthorne, 2011). But he abolished Lenin’s New ...

BBC enthusiasts are ecstatic as a cherished noughties show is poised for a sensational comeback, having been shelved for over ten years. The hit BBC children's game show Raven holds a special ...

The music world is mourning the loss of The Jam's drummer Rick Buckler, who died at 69 following a brief illness on February 17. His former bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton have each paid ...

Teachers at a Northumberland high school closed due to structural issues will deliver lessons remotely. Prudhoe Community High School was forced to close on Monday after a number of cracks were ...

Drivers are being warned that petrol car sales are set to collapse in just three years as electric vehicles look certain to dominate UK roads, according to reports. The next four years will remain ...

Security experts have issued a warning about placing Amazon Alexa devices in certain spots within the home, suggesting it could leave users open to cyber attacks that could drain their bank ...

A woman has appeared in court accused of spitting at two police officers. Ellie Henderson is also alleged to have kicked one of the constables in the leg and stomach after she was told she was ...

An e-bike and AirPods were among items stolen in an suspected early morning burglary in Newcastle city centre. The incident is said to have taken place at Triangle House on Bath Lane and was ...

The family of a 70-year-old man who has died a month after being involved in a car crash in Seaham have paid a moving tribute to their "treasured" grandfather and great-grandfather. Paul Knox - a ...