Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city ...

MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.

Amanda Seyfried has revealed perfecting a Mancunian accent was her toughest challenge during the filming of her new film, The Testament of Ann Lee. Speaking to The Independent on Friday (6 February) ...

Elvis Costello has shared some candid thoughts on Oasis, The La’s and the North West’s most distinctive accents. Reflecting on the influence of Lee Mavers and The La’s, Costello said he believes the ...