King Lear at Royal Exchange: Threlfall's king missing crown
David Threlfall returns to the Royal Exchange in Matthew Dunster's King Lear, but his performance lacks the commanding ego of a true monarch, despite strong staging and standout support.
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Kate Garraway hits back at critics after Derek's death on GMB
Kate Garraway returned to Good Morning Britain and addressed social media critics who say she got over husband Derek Draper's death too quickly, saying she is 'trying to smile again'.
Chris van Tulleken: My London favourites from pizza to cold swims
Professor Chris van Tulleken shares his London favourites: pizza at Sweet Thursday, cold reservoir plunges, dates at the Scolt Head and more.
McDonagh, Malkovich and Rockwell on Wild Horse Nine and JFK
Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents in 1973 on Easter Island. They discuss grandchildren, swimming with turtles and who shot JFK.
Duke of Kent celebrates 91st birthday
The Duke of Kent, the oldest member of the Royal Family, marks his 91st birthday today, October 9, 2026, after a life dedicated to royal service.
World Museum unveils unique Chinese art exhibition from Shanghai
From October 10, World Museum Liverpool hosts a unique Chinese art exhibition from Shanghai Art Collection Museum, featuring traditional techniques. The display runs until November 8.
Hay-on-Wye named one of world's most beautiful towns
Hay-on-Wye in Powys, Mid Wales, has been named the prettiest town in Wales and 48th most beautiful in the world by Love Exploring.
Olivia Colman praises UK film industry for 'odd' films
Olivia Colman praises the British film industry for championing 'odd' films at the UK premiere of Wicker, where she stars as a fisherwoman who orders a wicker husband.
The Radical, Rage-Fuelled History of Anti-Rape Art
Emma Sulkowicz's 2014 mattress protest has gone viral again after a rape allegation at Cornell. This defiant art form stretches back centuries.
Hidden Gem: Salford's Mayya Bakery Serves Turkish Delights
Tucked among tyre shops on an industrial estate, Mayya bakery in Salford has been serving Turkish specialities for two years, winning praise for its Gözleme flatbreads.
Monica Dolan: Highlighting injustice important in Tuam film
Bafta-winning Monica Dolan says highlighting injustice through work is important as she stars in The Lost Children Of Tuam, playing Catherine Corless.
Dublin Theatre Festival: Lourdes! Musical and Heroes of Tomorrow
Lourdes! The Musical is a four-star hit at Dublin theatre festival, while Heroes of Tomorrow explores activist art and Zinc examines lost languages.
Food's Role in Life's Big Moments: A Personal Reflection
After losing her dog, a food writer reflects on how meals comfort during life's big events, sharing recipes and tips for supporting loved ones.
Ape Sh*t Zine Explores Tortured History of Humans and Monkeys
Carrie McLaren's new zine Ape Sh*t investigates the dark history of service monkeys and organ grinders, revealing the often cruel and complicated relationship between humans and primates.
Sofia Coppola on Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette and family influence
Sofia Coppola answers reader questions on her mother's influence, guerrilla filming in Tokyo, the Marie Antoinette soundtrack, and working with a rookie Tim Burton.
A Room With a View review – radiant, romantic Sydney adaptation
Grace Chapple's vibrant revision of EM Forster's 1908 novel at Belvoir Upstairs Theatre is packed with longing, desire and emotional honesty.
Saying Yes to Joy: A Journey to a Juicy Life
After years of postponing joy, a writer discovers the art of living fully, embracing whimsy and kairos moments, and celebrating life without needing a reason.
Split Enz costumes: Noel Crombie on the band's surreal style
Split Enz's Noel Crombie and Tim Finn explain the stories behind the band's outlandish costumes, from zoot suits to curtain fabric, in a new book.
Meghan Markle's 'true colours' exposed at 'very serious' dinner
Meghan Markle was spotted at a 'very serious' dinner at Claridge's in London with Malala Yousafzai. A body language expert says Meghan appeared to be her true self.
Paranormal investigator brings family legacy to Newcastle
Chris McKinnell, grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren, discusses cases behind Amityville and Conjuring films at two North East events, including a Halloween special.
Brian Blessed at 90: Stars Celebrate His 'Loudness and Madness'
As Brian Blessed turns 90, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi, Brian May and more recall his 'loudness and madness', from cold showers to polar bear tales.
Tate Britain's 90s Art and Fashion Exhibition: A Look Back
Tate Britain's new exhibition 'The 90s: Art and Fashion' explores the interconnected worlds of art and fashion photography in 1990s Britain, running from 8 October 2026 to 14 February 2027.
Krispy Kreme Traitors doughnut review: filling too secret
Krispy Kreme's Traitors-themed doughnut reveals if you're a Faithful or Traitor via its filling. Our reviewer needed three bites to find the hidden centre.
London's 1995 Pride: protest turned defiant party
London's 1995 Pride mixed political protest with rave culture, as the LGBT+ community fought inequality with explosive, DIY celebrations that redefined Britishness.
Edward Enninful on The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain
Edward Enninful curates The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain, opening today with over 200 works, telling the decade's story through his eyes.
1990s Icons Recall a Defining Decade in Art and Culture
Juergen Teller, Stella McCartney, Damien Hirst, Steve McQueen and more share personal memories of the 1990s, a decade of artistic revolution, creative freedom and cultural change.
Simon Mills on the 90s: ‘A socio-cultural sweet spot’
Simon Mills recalls the 1990s as a cultural democratisation, when raves replaced private clubs, art shows drew rock-concert crowds and peace seemed possible.
Laura Tobin: Tears as UK Hits 40C for First Time
GMB presenter Laura Tobin reveals she was in tears when the UK hit 40C for the first time, and shares her passion for weather in new book Come Rain or Shine.
Lorraine Kelly tributes 'force of nature' Hazel after death
Lorraine Kelly announced the death of Hazel, a member of her Change + Check Choir, in an emotional social media post urging women to check their breasts.
Lily Mo Sheen stuns at Sense and Sensibility premiere
Lily Mo Sheen, daughter of Michael Sheen and Kate Beckinsale, turned heads at the New York premiere of Sense and Sensibility on Wednesday, wearing a cream silk slip dress.
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