‘The biggest gift I’ve ever given myself is learning to love life without booze’: Grace Dent on being festive and sober Sober Christmas is more fun. I’ve got back some of the magical vibes The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023
Sad, stressed and spending: How Black Friday became hell for emotional shoppers On Friday, many of us will pore over the sales and deals from all the biggest high street chains. But some of us will also fall prey to an industry exploiting our tendency to spend our way out of depression or make impulse purchases we’ll quickly come to regret, writes… The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
‘When you admit the truth, you have to take action’: The phoneline helping abusers change their behaviour The number of abusers calling a helpline over their actions has surged. But are they really willing to change? Maya Oppenheim listens in to find out The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Death, grief and survival: two new Australian novels reinvent the elegy for an age of climate catastrophe Gretchen Shirm’s The Crying Room and Briohny Doyle’s Why We Are Here share a preoccupation with death and grief and what it means to live on, without intimate others, during a climate crisis. Both novels feature protagonists who lose parents and partners, and both explore their themes via writer-narrators who… The Conversation · Oct 16, 2023
How we met: ‘I didn’t want to talk to her – but now I can’t imagine us not being friends’ Barbara, 69, and Susie, 56, became close friends in 2020, when they were living at the same apartment complex in Bordeaux. They now speak every day and go on regular holidays together The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
The Crying Room by Gretchen Shirm review – a beautiful study of mothers and daughters Often unsettling and sensitive novel follows a thread of emotional repression through three generations of women The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023
In the Barbie queue, the real world has an absurdity of its own ‘You look like a sensible man,’ yelled someone near the front. ‘Why are you queuing to see a stupid film about DOLLS?’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023
‘Exciting’, ‘bold’, ‘laugh out loud’: the best Australian books out in July Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023
Tory MP announces he is standing down at next election Steve Brine is the chairman of the Commons health and social care committee and it the latest Conservative member to join exodus Wales Online · Jun 23, 2023
Steve Brine becomes latest MP planning to step down at next election The senior MP has represented Winchester since 2010 and is the chairman of the Commons health and social care committee. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
Was Susie Really In Love With Midge In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel? Alex Borstein Reveals Her Take The final season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel revealed more about Susie's backstory, leaving fans with questions about Midge. Cinemablend · Jun 6, 2023
Victim of notorious Edinburgh Magic Circle paedophile ring speaks for first time The man spoke on a BBC podcast about the damage caused to teenagers groomed to sell sex. He is one of the surviving victims of the notorious Magic Circle paedophile ring which exploited teen boys Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023
Victim of notorious Magic Circle paedophile ring speaks for first time A podcast has revealed the horror of abuse conducted by high flying professionals in Edinburgh. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023
Every Seinfeld Joke That Has Been Reused In Curb Your Enthusiasm So Far There are a lot of Seinfeld jokes and bits that are brought back on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and we've picked out all of them. Cinemablend · May 30, 2023
Salon · May 27, 2023 A farewell to "Mrs. Maisel" In its final episode, the show reminds us what could have been: the power of speaking truth
Cinemablend · May 23, 2023 How The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Told The Perfect Story Of A Woman Finding Her Independence How The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel told the perfect story about Midge Maisel, and how she found her independence.
Cinemablend · May 18, 2023 Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Final Season Is Delivering, But I'm Upset About One Character That's Been Missing The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is having a great final season, but I really miss one character in particular.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023 Chrysalis by Anna Metcalfe review – the desire to inspire A damaged woman turns herself into a wellness influencer in a savvy debut novel relayed from three perspectives
ABC News · Apr 29, 2023 Two very different lists of names: While King Charles's staff check off coronation RSVPs, foodbank volunteers draw up a waiting list Inside the palace, King Charles's staff are polishing the silver and preparing his coronation robes. Outside the gates, Britons are queuing for charities that can't keep up with demand.
Salon · Apr 29, 2023 Mrs. Maisel's ex-husband problem Joel would do anything for his ex-wife. But is that a fantasy of divorce, or a nightmare?
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023 'Maisel' costumes enhance storytelling with boldness, color The Emmy-winning costume designer of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has translated the emotional changes of its characters throughout five seasons
WhatToWatch · Apr 13, 2023 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 review roundup: a grand finale or a bomb? The reviews are in for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5. Are critics giving Midge a standing ovation or gladly ushering her off stage?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 Olga Kennard obituary Crystallographer who set up a central repository for data to be used as an essential resource by researchers around the world
Autosport · Mar 18, 2023 Wolff hints at bigger Mercedes F1 role for D’Ambrosio D’Ambrosio appeared in the Mercedes garage in Bahrain and is present in Jeddah this weekend wearing team kit for the first time.
The Canberra Times · Mar 17, 2023 Puppy wedding sparks joy for family of much-loved Canberra tennis coach This is a chance to give back for Corey's family to give back to the medical staff who cared for him