The Children at Lyric Hammersmith: Meera Syal excellent in post-apocalyptic drama 4/5 Lucy Kirkwood’s play shows three people pitched together in a cottage after a nuclear power plant disaster Evening Standard · Sep 14
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Nicolas Jackson is ready to impress, Spurs are scrambled and the 199th Manchester derby takes place at Old Trafford The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Tim Hawkins obituary Other lives: English teacher whose love of words and ideas inspired his pupils The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Woman orders the Never-Ending pasta at Olive Garden, then notices her portion size change mysteriously with every refill: ‘is a scam’ She has one of the 10,000 passes We Got This Covered · Sep 8
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a glorious return to the series' 2D roots with a more modern 2.5D aesthetic My Gamescom hands-on of Evil Empire's take on Konami's series looks like a strong contender amongt the sea of other games influenced by it. Creative Bloq · Sep 2
OPINION - I've spent 10 years selling food at Notting Hill Carnival: This is why it means so much to me Notting Hill Carnival helps us understand what it means to be a Londoner, writes Rose Winter Evening Standard · Aug 31
EastEnders’ Laura Doddington: ‘Privilege and honour’ to bring new family to show The 45-year-old made her first appearance as Nicola Mitchell on the BBC soap in 2024. Evening Standard · Aug 20
EastEnders shakeup as Nicola’s sisters Gemma and Jodie arrive with a bang EastEnders is welcoming the Hawkins family to Albert Square this week and they are already making an impression. Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) was shocked to see sisters Gemma and Jodie make a dramatic entrance in Monday’s episode, closely followed by mother Rose. Gemma Hawkins is played by Patricia Potter, who… The Independent UK · Aug 18
Prominent Mali journalist, influencer jailed for seven years for criticising junta A prominent Malian broadcaster and an influencer were on Monday jailed for seven years after criticising the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was convicted by the Bamaka court of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state alongside Rokia Doumbia, a noted campaigner. France 24 · Aug 17
From TikTok to signing with Kesha, Boy Throb say they’re for real – and serious about a US visa ‘The people’s boy band’ are petitioning the US government for an ‘extraordinary abilities’ visa for singer Darshan Magdum, who lives in India The Guardian - US · Aug 1
Yellow Pine by Claire Vaye Watkins review – messy portrait of protest subculture Watkins should have been the ideal writer for this sympathetic take on new age spirituality and desert eco-activism – but the results are confusing The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be done The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
How new technology ensures the Titanic story endures The continued reinvention of the Titanic across television, immersive exhibitions, virtual reality and theatre suggests the emergence of what might be called a “Titanic signature”. This is a recognisable way of retelling the disaster that repeatedly combines familiar characters, dramatic moments, emotional themes and immersive experiences. Rather than simply recounting… The Conversation · Jul 9
Pippa Middleton's rose-print midi dress at Wimbledon proves heatwave styling can be elegant as well as breezy - and it has a hidden meaning This refined floral frock is one of those items you can wear on repeat and make more casual or formal to suit the occasion Woman & Home · Jul 6
Bangkok Post · Jul 1 Investigators asking if flight attendant knew about drugs Thai authorities are looking into the case of a Thai flight attendant who was arrested for carrying heroin into Australia, to determine whether she was knowingly involved in drug smuggling.
The Conversation · Jun 30 What Netflix’s Little House On The Prairie remake says about today’s culture wars Time to dust off the gingham: Netflix is about to release a new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved frontier stories. The series will revisit Little House on the Prairie (1935), the best-known of her books.
Inverse · Jun 23 ’Rose of Nevada’ Director Explains The Year's Most Surprising Time-Travel Twist Mark Jenkin and George MacKay speak to Inverse about how one line changed 'Rose of Nevada's time-travel twist for the better.
BANG Premier · Jun 9 Paul Rudd reveals what drew him to Rain Reign Paul Rudd has explained what attracted him to Rain Reign, the new drama movie.
International Business Times UK · May 28 Anna Kepner Update: FBI Unsealed DNA Test Transcript Links Timothy Hudson to Sexual Assault Evidence Prosecutors say Timothy Hudson's DNA was found during the sexual assault investigation tied to Anna Kepner's death aboard a cruise ship.
Cinemablend · May 11 James Cameron Revealed The Sweet (And Very Fitting) Gift Kate Winslet Sent Him Before She Was Cast In Titanic Cue up the Celine Dion.
BANG Premier · May 11 Pete Davidson's baby already 'talks all day' Pete Davidson and his five-month-old baby daughter "talk all day".
Bored Panda · May 7 “Yikes”: This Year’s Met Gala Bathroom Selfie Is Going Viral For All The Wrong Reasons “I only know Rose, Ayo, and Margot. I need a diagram for the rest,” one comment read.
The Independent UK · May 5 Baby clothes, razor blades and water buckets: Exposing the reality of global inequalities in maternal care In a new campaign, WaterAid are showcasing what mothers bring to hospital in their maternal bags. In London that means baby clothes; in Malawi, razor blades to cut the umbilical cord and in Ethiopia, a bucket to collect water to help deliver the baby
GOBankingRates · May 3 What Retirement Would Look Like for ‘The Golden Girls’ in Today’s Economy Let's imagine what retirement could look like for 'The Golden Girls' in today's economy.
Woman & Home · May 2 Emilia Fox reveals what she’s looking for in new relationship after ‘great sadness’ of split from Jonathan Stadlen The actress also shares how she’s learning to ‘process and feel present’ again as she moves on