You think you live in an echo chamber? Even my pharmacy is called the Devonshire. Though it opened late last year, the pub to end all pubs seemed to dominate so much of this year — even jokes about “maybe you’ve heard of it?” quickly went stale — which spoke to a broader trend in … Read more
David Tennant was forced to leave the stage during a West End performance of Macbeth after a theatregoer sparked chaos after being unable to return to his seat following a toilet break. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Harold Pinter theatre when an audience member, returning from the bathroom, caused a disturbance after being … Read more
This charming exhibition is a version of one first shown at Versailles in 2010 – Sciences and Curiosities at the Court of Versailles – about the fusion of absolute monarchy and science in the reigns of Louis XIV, XV and XVI. In its London incarnation it lacks the grand backdrop of the palace itself – … Read more
In an unexpected turn of events, the most fabulous outfits waiting to be worn this Christmas day would not look out of place on the cover of Tatler — circa December 1986. Indeed, mink shawls (Granny’s, from the Eighties) and taffeta ball gowns are go. The decade has succeeded in gripping popular culture by its … Read more
Having left the bulk of his first team at home for Thursday’s Conference League meeting with Astana, Enzo Maresca is expected to hand opportunities to a host of Chelsea youngsters this afternoon. The Blues are in Almaty, Kazakhstan looking to make it a perfect five wins from five and continue their smooth progression into the … Read more
A British holidaymaker who had a sexual relationship with a girl aged 17 while visiting Dubai has broken his silence after he was sentenced to a year in jail. Marcus Fakana, 18, from Tottenham, was on holiday with his family in the United Arab Emirates when he met the girl – who’s also from London … Read more
The HS2 high speed line would have provided better value for money for taxpayers if it had not been designed to allow trains to go so fast, according to the rail minister. Lord Hendy made the frank admission as he set out the Labour government’s aim of getting the costs and timeline of HS2 under … Read more
Millions of Britons travelling over Christmas are being warned to expect delays across roads, rail and airports due to an anticipated surge in festive traffic this year. Travel experts are urging people to plan ahead during the festive season and to check travel updates to ensure passengers arrive on time. It comes as the number … Read more
Greasy spoons are to England what the diner is to the US. They are a culinary waypoint that helps codify the peculiarity of what “British food” once meant, and remain a place where celebrities and builders and architects and students all rub elbows. And, in the disposable age of doing things for the ‘gram, they … Read more
From donations you can make in their name, to gorgeous artisanal homewares made as part of a social enterprise project — whatever cause your loved one cares about, there’s a present for that. Choose Love Rainbow Support (Choose Love) £25 (add Care for refugee women + Disability Support + £50), choose.love Started by a group … Read more