Lucy Caldwell on Joyce, Lawrence, and folktales
Author Lucy Caldwell shares her reading life, from childhood folktales to James Joyce's Ulysses and the book every woman should read.
Category : Arts
The Strokes' Reality Awaits: A Joyous Fusion of Mayhem and Melody
The Strokes' seventh album, Reality Awaits, blends Julian Casablancas' Voidz eccentricities with the band's pop minimalism for a playful, joyous record, their best in years.
Ted Williams speech championed Negro Leagues inclusion
In his 1966 Hall of Fame speech, Ted Williams called for the induction of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, helping pave the way for Negro League players to enter Cooperstown.
Jackie Collins bonkbuster becomes filthy puppet show
The World Is Full of Married Men at the Yard theatre is a wildly imaginative, titillating puppet adaptation of Jackie Collins' novel, with Barbies, giant erections and exquisite craftsmanship.
Children's Book Roundup: Waffles to YA Folk Horror
New picture books and YA novels include Waffles and Julius, Max Porter's Dogs and Bears, a boarding school mystery, and unsettling folk horror Local Gods.
Richard Dadd's terrifying visions headline art roundup
Richard Dadd's terrifying Bedlam visions, UFOs, aliens, and Van Gogh's peasant woman feature in this week's art dispatch.
Bennelong in London review – Indigenous warrior meets actor
Jane Harrison’s play Bennelong in London brings the Wangal leader face-to-face with a modern actor, exploring contested history with humor and insight at Sydney Theatre Company.
Can Nothing Save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh's Masterpiece?
Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged Mackintosh building from returning to its former glory, with 'soulless' facade retention or 'curated decay' likely.
New Tate Director Urged to Display More Art
Letters to the editor suggest the new Tate director display more stored art, teach cooking in schools, and share DIY woes.
Children Are the Longest-Lasting Casualties of War
Artist Arabella Dorman responds to a new Imperial War Museum exhibition on childhood in war, saying children carry the deepest wounds of conflict long after fighting ends.
Liverpool artist Danny O'Connor launches London exhibition
Liverpool artist Danny O'Connor prepares to unveil his new exhibition Awakened Dreams at London's Nobu Hotel, featuring five new pieces and a live painting demonstration.
Bastille's Dan Smith Writing Musical 'Young Romantics'
Bastille frontman Dan Smith is writing the music and lyrics for 'Young Romantics', a musical about the week that inspired Frankenstein and The Vampyre.
Lemongrass grows quickly in warm weather, says Tophill
Frances Tophill says lemongrass is easy to grow from supermarket cuttings, rooting in water on a warm windowsill in two to three weeks.
Bathroom decorating mistake and cheap fix, says designer
Interior designer Sara Parker reveals the most common mistake people make when decorating bathrooms and shares simple, cheap tips to make it look luxurious without renovations.
Man pays £20,000 for leg-lengthening surgery to gain height
A 5'7" Dublin man took out a bank loan to pay for leg-lengthening surgery in Turkey, gaining four inches to reach 5'11" after an 18-month recovery.
Emirates unveils U-Dream headrest in economy seats
Emirates introduces U-Dream adjustable headrest in economy seats on A350s, aiming to be the world's first airline with this comfort feature.
Chris Brown admits affray over bottle attack at London club
R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray after a 'vicious and unprovoked' bottle attack at a Mayfair nightclub in 2023. He faces sentencing on October 26.
Troon RNLI Open Day: Families 'Come Aboard' Lifeboat Station
Troon RNLI Lifeboat crew held their annual Open Day on Harbour Road on July 18, inviting families to 'come aboard' and explore lifeboats.
Brockwell Lido named top lido in Britain
Brockwell Lido in South London has been named Britain’s best lido, scoring 72.58 out of 100 based on Google searches, ratings, cost, and sunshine hours.
Childcare worker shares top summer holiday mistake
A childcare worker with years of experience at school holiday clubs reveals the most common mistake parents make each summer, including failing to send a refillable water bottle.
Newcastle Pride 2026: March start time, route and road closures
Newcastle Pride 2026 march starts at noon from Civic Centre on July 25, ending at Monument with rally. Road closures from 11:30am-2pm on St. Mary's Place, Northumberland Street, Blackett Street, and more.
Strictly's best line-up in years let down by BBC's low-key reveals
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has one of its strongest casts ever, but the BBC's sporadic, low-key announcements without fanfare are doing the star-studded line-up a disservice, argues columnist Adam Miller.
Kris Marshall Returns as DI Humphrey Goodman for Beyond Paradise
Kris Marshall will reprise his role as DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise as filming for the new series begins in Looe, with fans sharing photos of the cast on set.
Supernanny Expert Praises William and Kate for Prince George's Childhood
Jo Frost says Prince George's video shows William and Kate are giving him a 'connected' childhood that will help him become a 'strong' adult.
Charli XCX Album Review: Music, Fashion, Film Rock Pivot
Charli XCX shifts from Brat era to rock-infused sound on new album, exploring self-reflection and anxiety over settling down.
Chester Zoo Crowned UK's Best on TripAdvisor
Chester Zoo tops TripAdvisor as UK's best zoo, housing over 30,000 animals from 500 species, beating London and Whipsnade.
Susanna Reid's waist-cinching shirt dress: summer work staple
Susanna Reid wore the Delphine Floral Midi Shirt Dress from Phase Eight for her last GMB shift before summer break, a versatile £129 piece with waist-cinching tie belt.
Princess Charlotte's favourite sport revealed
Princess Charlotte enjoys many sports but dislikes rugby, according to Princess Catherine, who said she does 'loads of sport but not rugby'. Her favourite is gymnastics.
Bergerac Season 1 Cast Lands on BBC iPlayer
Bergerac series one, starring Damien Molony, has been added to BBC iPlayer with a star-studded cast including Zoë Wanamaker and Philip Glenister.
Burlesque the Musical postponed to 2027 for more prep time
Burlesque the Musical has postponed its opening performances from July 2026 to November 2027 to give the creative team more time, but the UK tour will proceed as planned.
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