Rose Tremain Reflects on 70 Years of Writing and Age
At 83, Rose Tremain reflects on aging, creativity, and why she keeps writing, as her new novel about Daphne du Maurier is published.
Category : Arts
Liam Neeson on Tuam film: 'She never accepted no'
Liam Neeson produced The Lost Children of Tuam after a visceral reaction to a 2017 New York Times article. The film, released in Ireland this week, chronicles Catherine Corless's exposure of 796 infant deaths at a Tuam mother and baby home.
The Farmer’s Wife review – tenderness, toil and female strength
Hannah Khalil’s play, inspired by Helen Rebanks’ memoir, foregrounds the women holding everything together on a family farm, with men entirely absent from the narrative.
Best recent crime and thrillers: Foley, Hallett, Boyd, Johnson, Ægisdóttir
Lucy Foley's first Miss Marple continuation novel heads a roundup of new crime fiction, alongside Janice Hallett, William Boyd, T Geronimo Johnson and Eva Björg Ægisdóttir.
Meryl Streep as Aslan: Christian Right Outrage Explained
Meryl Streep voices Aslan in Greta Gerwig's 'The Magician's Nephew', angering US evangelicals who see it as a mockery of Christianity. Gerwig defends the choice.
Joe Harkness obituary: Writer and naturalist dies aged 39
Joe Harkness, author of Bird Therapy and advocate for nature's role in neurodivergency, has died aged 39. His work explored how wildlife can aid mental health.
NAZA documentary exposes Israel's Gaza killings, trailer released
NAZA, an award-winning documentary by the Guardian, exposes Israel's mass killings in Gaza through testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders. It releases in cinemas worldwide and streams free on the Guardian's website from late November.
Heath Ledger asked to be on Kath and Kim, Szubanski reveals
Magda Szubanski's new memoir reveals Heath Ledger asked to play Sharon's stalker on Kath and Kim after their improvised 2006 kiss. The book also covers her mother's death and cancer remission.
Newcastle nightlife 2011: 22 retro photos of Geordie party spirit
Flashback to September 2011: friends enjoy Newcastle nights out in archive photos, showing the city's enduring Geordie party spirit.
Piano star: Classical music not just for white middle classes
Michael Howell says classical music is 'not just for white middle class people' as he takes part in Classically Black, a festival organised by Black Lives In Music at Kings Place, London, on October 10.
Coal House steak restaurant opening date announced for Swansea
The Coal House, a new destination steak restaurant led by Redefining Dining Co, will open at the former Seagers site in Gorseinon, Swansea, on Monday, October 19, with bookings now being taken.
Strictly 2026: Graeme Hall didn't know all co-stars
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant Graeme Hall admits he didn't know all his fellow celebrities, as the new series faces line-up criticism.
Geordie words and sayings only Newcastle locals understand
A guide to Geordie dialect, including phrases, sayings and words used in Newcastle and the wider North East, as shared by Chronicle readers and the team.
52 photos of Newcastle students enjoying Freshers Week 2015
Newcastle Chronicle shares 52 archive photos of students enjoying Freshers Week in 2015, as new term begins and Eldon Square hosts a student shopping event.
Sarah Ferguson insider denies explosive autobiography plans
An insider has rubbished claims Sarah Ferguson is planning an explosive autobiography, saying she has no plans for a tell-all memoir and is unaware of any book deal.
Rose Ferguson: chicken pie, Nobu Pilates and empty nesting
Model and nutritionist Rose Ferguson shares her London favourites, from chicken pie at the Hero to workouts at Nobu Pilates and the Surrenne spa.
King Charles's friend speaks out for first time since Earl Spencer's book
Jonathan Dimbleby says Buckingham Palace 'cannot conceivably respond in kind' to claims in books or biographies, as the Royal Family are powerless to respond to the royal 'soap opera'.
Liverpool crowd on feet as Death of a Salesman gets unique Everyman adaptation
A Liverpool crowd was brought to its feet by a distinctive adaptation of Death of a Salesman at the Everyman Theatre, featuring a West African Willy Loman and an Irish Linda.
Prince William reveals favourite film in candid interview
Prince William has revealed his favourite film is The Dark Knight, praising Heath Ledger's performance and Christopher Nolan's darker storytelling style.
Gethin Jones says Luke Evans blanked him over panto role
Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones takes on the role of Filipe De Boeuf in Cardiff's Beauty and the Beast panto, revealing he sent a selfie to Luke Evans but got no reply.
Andy Carroll reveals training ground fights and manager's kick
Andy Carroll's new memoir 'Owning It' details two training ground brawls, a manager's kick, and his unwanted £35m Liverpool transfer.
Birkenhead's cultural renaissance: from underdog to Town of Culture
Birkenhead has been shortlisted for UK Town of Culture, driven by community-led projects like Future Yard and Joy, transforming the town's image and wellbeing.
Royal Family's Surprising Careers: From Jigsaw to Deal or No Deal
Several royals, including Princess Catherine and Princess Beatrice, have held jobs outside The Firm. From an accessories buyer to a suitcase model, these careers may surprise you.
Catherine Zeta-Jones' name significance revealed
Catherine Zeta-Jones' name honours both her grandmothers, Catherine Fair and Zeta Jones, with the latter having Greek origins.
Full Moon in Aries: Tarot guidance for your sign
The Aries Full Moon on September 26 asks where you need to be braver. Kerry King's tarot cards reveal what courage looks like for each star sign.
Magritte's Influence Explored in Dazzling Gagosian Show
The Gagosian's new show pairs Magritte's classics with contemporary works, revealing his enduring influence in an immersive, witty, and unsettling display.
Welsh theatre figure who tutored Michael Sheen and Ruth Jones dies
Alan Vaughan Williams, the influential Welsh theatre director who helped nurture actors including Michael Sheen and Ruth Jones, has died aged 96.
Sense and Sensibility review: Moody, modern Austen for new gen
Georgia Oakley's modern Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, brings Jane Austen's yearning to life for younger audiences while winning over open-minded fans.
Tom Cruise Praises William and Kate at 'Digger' Premiere
Tom Cruise praised the Prince and Princess of Wales as 'lovely and caring' at the London premiere of his film 'Digger', calling their presence 'really nice'.
Ukrainian actress in Stirling anti-war production
Ukrainian actress Vira Klymkovetska, who survived the bombing of hospitals in Kyiv, performs in Trojans: Why Am I In Your Country? at Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling.
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