Charing Cross 'River Palace' Listed Amid Planning Battle
1 Embankment Place, Sir Terry Farrell's 'River Palace' above Charing Cross Station, has been Grade II listed by DCMS during a planning battle over a 35,000 sq m office redevelopment.
Category : Culture
Thursday News Quiz 264: German Shock, Tapes, Truss, Monty Don Out
This week's Thursday quiz features 15 questions on topical news, pop culture, and general knowledge. Test yourself with quiz No 264 and see how you fare.
Blanche d'Alpuget: A Life of Love, Literature, and Defiance
Derek Rielly remembers his friend Blanche d'Alpuget, who died after a life marked by literary triumph, political impact, and public scorn over her affair with Bob Hawke.
Bunker's 16-Minute Venice Ovation: Critic Says Overhyped
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem's Bunker got a 16-minute standing ovation at Venice, but critic Tori Brazier calls it meandering and undeserving.
Daily horoscope September 10, 2026: Venus, Mercury, Uranus shift
On September 10, 2026, Venus enters Scorpio, Mercury moves into Libra, and Uranus begins retrograde, bringing creative energy and deep reflection for all zodiac signs.
Guardian Sudoku 7,447 Hard: Solve the Puzzle Online
Solve Guardian Sudoku 7,447 (hard). Fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with 1-9. Print version available. Solutions in next issue.
National Theatre unveils 2027 season with West Side Story
The National Theatre's 2027 season includes West Side Story, Paul Mescal in Death of a Salesman, Emilia Clarke in Plenty, and Tracy Letts' UK stage debut.
Dining rooms: how the classic eating space fell out of fashion
Nearly a quarter of UK homeowners have repurposed their dining rooms, according to Aviva, as open-plan living and bigger kitchens make the traditional eating space obsolete.
Gen Z's 9/11 jokes: How tragedy became meme fodder
Gen Z increasingly jokes about 9/11, a tragedy they know through memes and media, not memory. Experts say algorithms and distance fuel this dark humor.
Covent Garden Grotto 2026: Family Trail and Dog-Friendly Gifts
New for 2026, Covent Garden's grotto experience features a festival walking trail around the Piazza and a grotto in St Paul's Church, offering gifts for children and dogs alike.
Adrian Chiles: Ditching My Gloomy Face for Good
Adrian Chiles, 59, says he's spent his life looking miserable. Now he's determined to change his resting face before turning 60.
Wimbledon Home Inspiring Pompidou Centre Opens to Public
Richard Rogers' 22 Parkside in Wimbledon, gifted to the National Trust, opens to the public on September 12 as part of Open House festival.
Jon Stewart Slams Trump's 'Relentless Denial of Reality'
Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show, mocking Trump's August actions—from vaccine rollbacks to renaming Lake Ontario—and highlighting the rusted USS Abraham Lincoln as a metaphor.
Glacier Wool Blankets and Global News: Photos of the Day
A sheep's wool blanket experiment on Glacier 3000 shows promise in slowing ice melt, while world events from Norway to Nepal are captured in Wednesday's photos.
Greenwich Observatory Closes for £77m Makeover Until 2027
Royal Observatory Greenwich closes Nov 2 for £77m First Light project, reopening summer 2027 with new walkway, lift, and exhibits.
Gloria Steinem's Legacy: Global Feminists Reflect
Feminist writers worldwide honor Gloria Steinem, who died at 92, highlighting her role in making feminism national, her media savvy, and her enduring influence.
Vacant Stoke Newington Town Hall costs £850k a year
Hackney Council spends £850k annually on the empty Grade II listed Stoke Newington Town Hall, now £600k behind schedule, and will pay £1.7m for consultants to salvage the refurbishment.
Courtauld Gallery 2027: Rego, Turner, O'Keeffe, Rubens
The Courtauld Gallery announces its 2027 programme featuring major exhibitions on Paula Rego, JMW Turner, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Rubens, with dates and details.
Prince George starts Eton College with William and Kate
Prince George, 13, began his first day at Eton College on September 9, 2026, accompanied by his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales. Headmaster Simon Henderson told him, "Welcome, good luck, enjoy it."
Suite Life co-creator Jim Geoghan dies at 79
Jim Geoghan, co-creator of Disney's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, has died at 79. His daughter confirmed the news; no cause given.
Blanche d'Alpuget, Writer and Hawke's Widow, Dies at 82
Blanche d'Alpuget, acclaimed Australian writer and widow of former PM Bob Hawke, has died aged 82. Her final statement: 'Our highest calling and greatest achievement is love.'
Ocarina of Time Remake: Reader Reactions and Verdicts
Readers react to the Zelda Nintendo Direct, praising the Ocarina of Time remake's visuals but debating its faithfulness, extras, and timing before GTA 6.
Daily horoscope September 9, 2026: Predictions for your star sign
A Moon-Venus tie brings generosity, kindness and patience today. Aries, Taurus and Gemini benefit from exploring something new. Check all star signs' horoscopes for Wednesday September 9, 2026.
Guardian Sudoku 7,446 Medium: Play & Print
Play Guardian Sudoku 7,446 medium online or print. Fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with 1-9. Solutions in next issue.
Southport families win NTA for 'Our Girls' documentary
The documentary 'Our Girls: The Southport Families' won Best Authored Documentary at the 2026 NTAs, with the families receiving a standing ovation.
Casey Affleck Reveals Dad Died Months After Mum Chris
Casey Affleck announced at Venice that his father Timothy died this year, months after the loss of his mother Chris, to whom his new film is dedicated.
Fired 60 Minutes editor: We refused to compromise
Guy Campanile, fired from 60 Minutes, says staffers rejected White House talking points and were dismissed for insisting on editorial independence.
Burning Man deaths triple average as attendee age rises
Three deaths at Burning Man 2026 triple the annual average, as census data shows attendees are older, with fewer in their 20s and more in their 40s and 50s.
Musk documentary: Four-hour film draws snores at Venice
At Venice, a four-hour Elon Musk documentary by Alex Gibney drew snores from critics, used an AI Musk, and left one reporter hooked despite a packed schedule.
Sir Tom Jones' The Voice UK exit: A colossal mistake
Sir Tom Jones has been sacked from The Voice UK, a move a Metro columnist calls a colossal mistake that could prove fatal for the show's already plummeting ratings.
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