There are few experiences more shudder-inducing than having to listen to a recording of your own voice. Something to do with the way we hear vibrations through our bones when we talk, versus the way ...

Miriam Margolyes, 80, believes her own voice is "irritatingly posh" so she gives herself a Scottish accent, as "it's much nicer for" people. The actress said her Scottish accent is "more agreeable", ...

Accentism – discriminating against someone because of their accent – has a long history in the UK, where the way someone speaks is often an easy way to tell their social class. People with ...

The majority of Edinburgh residents put on a posh ‘phone voice’ when they are on a call, a new study reveals. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Beckham auditioned for the girl group when she was just 20 years old and landed the gig. It took a lot of work for the group to become the powerhouse we know today. They were originally pretty bland ...