Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner and Pigeon Lady, dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning actor known for My Left Foot and Home Alone 2's Pigeon Lady, has died aged 81 after a period of ill health, her agent confirmed.
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44 London Pubs in Telegraph's Best UK Pubs List
The Telegraph's annual ranking of Britain's 650 best pubs includes 44 London boozers, selected for atmosphere, drinks quality, and community feel.
Ronnie Scott's free Soho street party August 1
Ronnie Scott's hosts free street party in Soho on August 1 with live jazz, soul, R&B, gospel on two stages, plus bars and family activities.
Best Albums of 2026 So Far: Editors' Top Picks
Time Out London editors reveal their top albums of 2026 so far, including Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna, Grace Ives, Modest Mouse, and more.
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Jennifer Garner reunites with Timothy Olyphant in 'The Five-Star Weekend' 20 years after 'Catch and Release', admitting romantic scenes made her nervous but the comfort level was high.
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The Tower of London is undergoing a £70 million transformation, opening previously inaccessible areas to the public, including community spaces, learning centres, and a green classroom in the moat.
Emmerdale star Luca Hoyle returns after 2-year break
Emmerdale actor Luca Hoyle returns as Elliot Windsor after two years off-screen, with a new storyline set to air this summer. His return follows the shock announcement that his on-screen father Jimmy King will be killed off.
Best Glitter Festival Makeup Summer 2025
Discover the top glitter and sparkly festival makeup products for summer 2025, including picks from LookFantastic, NYX, e.l.f., and more.
Heartstopper Forever: A Near-Perfect Farewell to a Landmark Series
Heartstopper Forever delivers a moving conclusion to Nick and Charlie's story, proving queer love stories deserve the same tenderness as any other. The film matures with its characters.
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Pokemon Go players can catch rare Pokemon at National Trust sites this summer, including London locations like Ham House and Osterley Park.
Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo Shannon dies aged 91
Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon has died at 91. Jenner shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute, calling her 'the heart of our family.'
Munch's Freia Frieze: Art and Exploitation in Oslo
An exhibition at Oslo's Munch museum connects Edvard Munch's 1922 Freia frieze to the bitter history of cocoa, labour movements, and women's emancipation.
Sudoku 7,383 Hard: Fill Grid with Numbers 1-9
Solve Sudoku 7,383 hard puzzle: fill every row, column, and 3x3 box with numbers 1-9. Solutions in next Guardian issue.
John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage, dead dogs, and quitting drugs
John Waters reflects on Hairspray's PG rating, Desperate Living's anger, dead dogs, dirty rats, and why he stopped taking drugs after success.
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Five wealthy women head to a weekend getaway with secrets in 'The Five-Star Weekend' on Sky Atlantic. Plus, Dan Snow follows Odysseus, and more TV picks.
Up All Night review: seductive history of nightlife
Imogen Willetts' 'Up All Night' explores 500 years of nightlife, from 18th-century pleasure gardens to Studio 54, blending history, theory, and pop culture.
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Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow star in Joe Murphy's superb staging of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Birmingham Rep, full of dark gothic humour and tremendous singing.
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Joseph O'Connor reflects on how JD Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, 75 years old, remains as captivating and bold as ever, inspiring him to become a writer.
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Will Ferrell's new Netflix series The Hawk revives Frat Pack archetypes but relies on dated genital gags and dodgy references that fail to land.
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Renzo Piano's glass cube at Paddington Square is the sole non-brick contender in the 2026 Stirling Prize shortlist, which features five brick schemes, sparking debate over architectural diversity.
Guardian writers' 2026 summer songs: Kim Petras to Madonna
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