End of Summer, Ali G Backlash, Harry's Return: Week in Review
Emma Brockes reflects on the end of summer, the emotional Pride musical, Harry and Meghan's UK return, the Ali G movie backlash, and a classic 90s film screening.
Category : Culture
UK bean sales surge 7.3% as shoppers swap meat for legumes
UK sales of beans, lentils and soya derivatives rose 7.3% in H1 2026, with butter bean purchases up 30.3%, as shoppers cut back on meat and fake meat.
Twenty One Pilots APE 2026: Set Times, Tickets, Setlist
Twenty One Pilots headline All Points East 2026 in Victoria Park on Aug 30, their only UK show. Set times, tickets, setlist, bag policy, weather.
Klara Lewis Opening review: enigmatic sound sculptures
Klara Lewis's 'Opening' blends minimalist samples and rich instrumentation, crafting intimate, ecstatic sound sculptures that range from 38 seconds to 11 minutes.
Donnacha Dennehy: Limina review – joyously unfettered music
Denney's Limina, grounded in the harmonic series, sparkles with Eliza McCarthy and the NSOI; Stephen Waarts shines in the Violin Concerto.
London's Starriest September: 10 New Theatre Shows
Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett, Gillian Anderson and more headline a packed London theatre season this September, with 10 must-see new shows.
Coroner: Errors Led to Belgian Tourist's Death in Tasmania
A coroner found a 'confluence of errors' led to Belgian tourist Celine Cremer's death in Tasmania's wilderness, including getting lost, insufficient clothing, and losing her phone.
Royal Academy of Arts: 250 Years of Artistic Excellence
Britain's first art school marks 250 years of nurturing talent, with acclaimed exhibitions like the 2022 Francis Bacon retrospective and the annual Summer Exhibition.
GTA 6 Netflix Show Divides Fans: Graphics Praise, Gameplay Doubts
GTA 6's Netflix extended look drew mixed reactions: some call graphics 'best ever,' others say gameplay feels like GTA 5. Physical media concerns also raised.
Stars and Stripes journalists sue Pentagon over firings
Three Stars and Stripes journalists sued the Pentagon, alleging illegal dismissal after reporting on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and First Amendment violations.
Good Good Golf co-founder apologizes for violent ad
Garrett Clark apologizes after ad showing him shoving a woman drew backlash; retailers pull products, PGA Tour monitors sponsorship.
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died aged 85 at his home in Los Angeles.
GTA 6 Gameplay Reveal: First Footage via Netflix Today
Rockstar Games will broadcast the first GTA 6 gameplay footage via Netflix today, ending a decade-long wait. The game releases November 18.
Kyiv drone strike panic and prize sheep: photos of the day
A woman runs through a Kyiv traffic jam after a Russian drone strike; prize sheep at Melplash show; Nepal flood aftermath; Gaza mosque restoration; more.
Zoe Ball nervous as daughter Nelly heads to Reading Festival
Zoe Ball admits nerves as daughter Nelly, 16, attends Reading Festival alone for the first time, with Vodafone research showing 65% of parents feel anxious.
Yayoi Kusama dies at 97: a trailblazer for neurodivergent artists
Yayoi Kusama, pioneering Japanese artist, has died at 97. Her open discussion of mental health and neurodivergence paved the way for artists like Turner prize winner Nnena Kalu.
Met Orchestra and Nézet-Séguin Shine in All-Strauss Proms Concert
The Met Orchestra made its Proms debut with an all-Strauss programme, featuring Elza van den Heever's visceral Salome and an exceptional Ein Heldenleben under Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Tyler the Creator APE 2026: Set Times, Tickets & More
Tyler, the Creator headlines All Points East 2026 on Aug 28-29, becoming the festival's first two-day headliner. Set times, last-minute tickets, setlist, bag policy and weather forecast inside.
Blood Moon Eclipse: Met Office Best UK Viewing Spots
The Met Office says southern and eastern England offer the best chance to see Friday's 93% partial lunar eclipse, despite widespread cloud elsewhere.
Lebanese influencer Dr Food arrested over drug smuggling
Lebanese TikTok star Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, was arrested Sunday after months on the run, sentenced to life for drug trafficking.
Blood Moon August 2026: London viewing spots and times
A partial lunar eclipse, or 'blood moon', will be visible from London in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, peaking at 5.12am. Here are the best spots.
Nanny McPhee musical to open in West End in 2027
Emma Thompson's Nanny McPhee musical will hit London's West End in summer 2027, directed by Katy Rudd, with no venue confirmed yet.
Yayoi Kusama, avant-garde artist, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who became a global superstar, has died aged 97 in a Tokyo hospital, her company announced on 14 August.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Parade Route and Viewing Guide
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 marks its 60th anniversary with the same parade route, from Westbourne Park Station to Elkstone Road, plus over 300 food stalls and 1,000 toilets.
6 free things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend
Discover 6 free events in London for August bank holiday 2026, including Notting Hill Carnival, GDIF, St Kat's Jazz Festival, and more.
Fightland: 50 Cent's Bloody Boxing Drama on Sky Atlantic
Fightland, executive-produced by 50 Cent, debuts on Sky Atlantic at 9pm, starring Howard Charles as a champion boxer seeking revenge for his brother's murder.
Zoe Ball on Oasis interview, Radio 2 exit, and family
Zoe Ball, 55, says people mock her 1994 Oasis interview, but she adores the Gallaghers. She also opens up about leaving Radio 2 and Emma Willis taking over.
Saffron's history and a delicate rice dish with tomatoes
Discover saffron's laborious harvest, its journey from Persia to Essex, and Rachel Roddy's take on Richard Olney's buttered saffron rice with tomatoes.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026: 60th Anniversary Dates, Route and Travel
Notting Hill Carnival returns for its 60th year over the August bank holiday weekend, with the main parade on Monday, August 31. Here's the full schedule, route, and travel information.
GTA 6 Netflix Show Predictions and Gaming News Roundup
Readers predict the GTA 6 Netflix special will feature 10 minutes of gameplay, discuss leaks, and share thoughts on The Witcher 3 Remastered and more.
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