Working-class musicians face barriers in UK classical music
Class, not race, is the biggest barrier in UK classical music, says a reader whose son, a working-class musician, was denied support despite talent.
Category : Culture
Kennedy Crow obituary: flight attendant turned filmmaker dies
Kennedy Crow, former flight attendant and co-director of films on artists, has died aged 63 of multiple sclerosis, leaving a legacy of creative portraits.
John D Edwards obituary: painter and community arts advocate
John D Edwards, artist who inspired community arts and wrote 'How Cancer Saved My Life', died aged 74 from heart disease.
Blackbox review: Magic tricks tell Henry Box Brown's escape
Blackbox at Underbelly, Edinburgh, uses magic tricks to recount Henry 'Box' Brown's 1849 escape from slavery, but the story is told rather than dramatised.
Beatles Biopic Stars Recreate Abbey Road Crossing Photo
Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn were photographed recreating the Beatles' iconic Abbey Road album cover while filming Sam Mendes' biopics in London.
Emmerdale's Jimmy and Nicola to renew vows before tragic exit
Emmerdale's Jimmy and Nicola King agree to renew their vows, but their happy ending is threatened as Jimmy faces a life-changing decision and a shocking death.
Not for Glory review: Celtic dance reinvented
Jack Anderson and Charlotte Mclean, former champions, deconstruct Irish and Highland dance with piper Malin Lewis in Not for Glory at Assembly @ Dance Base, Edinburgh, until 23 August.
Natalie Imbruglia's Honest Playlist: Torn to Tom Tom Club
Natalie Imbruglia reveals her honest playlist: first love, karaoke picks, and the song she'd have at her funeral, plus her new album Algorithm.
MP Calls for Fossil Export Ban to Protect UK Heritage
A UK MP proposes blocking exports of national treasure fossils to preserve scientific heritage, sparking debate over ownership and research.
Logies 2026 Red Carpet Fashion: Best and Worst Looks
The 2026 Logie Awards red carpet showcased daring fashion statements, with stars embracing bold colors and avant-garde designs. See the standout looks and misses from the night.
Pushing 30 review: Abby Govindan on marriage as a side quest
In her fringe debut, Abby Govindan challenges patriarchal marriage norms with wit, pranks, and PowerPoint, urging women to see marriage as a side quest.
Security scare strands fans, athletes at European Athletics
A security scare at the European Athletics Championships on Saturday led to fans and athletes being stranded at Alexander Stadium for hours; a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Why climate fiction is vital as disasters strike: Tara Menon
As wildfires rage and heat records fall, author Tara Menon argues literary fiction must capture the climate crisis's severe, present consequences, not just future threats.
Trainee accountant and director find common ground over dinner
A 22-year-old Labour member and a 64-year-old Conservative supporter discuss politics, privilege, and housing over dinner in London, finding unexpected agreement.
Kent oyster shack expansion sparks beach row
James Green's plan to expand Whitstable's Forge oyster shack onto beach space draws over 200 objections, including from Environment Agency, amid nimbyism claims.
Berlioz Requiem Review: Grand Forces Capture Visceral Desperation
LSOLSO, BBC Symphony Chorus, and Henri Pappano delivered a visceral, desperate Berlioz Requiem at the Royal Albert Hall, with grand forces and precise orchestral playing.
Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum
Two Antonello da Messina masterpieces stolen from a Sicilian museum during a holiday break, sparking an international hunt.
Four Walls and a Roof review: Brecht, red scare, today's émigrés
Rabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie's absorbing illustrated lecture at Edinburgh's Studio Theatre links Brecht's exile and Huac blacklisting to their own journey from Beirut to Berlin, exploring displacement and identity.
Pokémon at 30: From moral panic to global phenomenon
Pokémon celebrates 30 years, evolving from a 1998 Australian moral panic to a $16.5m trading card market and the world's largest media franchise, proving kids were right.
Olga Soffer Obituary: Paleolithic Pioneer
Olga Soffer, renowned archaeologist who transformed understanding of Paleolithic societies, has died. Her research on plant use and textiles in prehistoric life reshaped the field.
Top 5 Beauty Advent Calendars 2026: Lush, Lookfantastic & More
Discover the five most anticipated beauty advent calendars for 2026, including Lush and Lookfantastic, with standout features and value.
Corrie: Todd's Revenge Plot Targets Glenda's Romance
Todd Grimshaw returns to Coronation Street and, after learning Fraser is gay, sabotages Glenda's new romance in a vengeful scheme.
Non-binary nanny: four-year-old is my biggest LGBT ally
A non-binary nanny shares how a four-year-old child became her biggest ally, correcting a stranger who assumed she was the child's mother.
The Weeknd Wembley Tickets: Last-Minute Options for London Shows
The Weeknd's Wembley Stadium residency continues with a few dates left; resale tickets from £70 are available via viagogo and StubHub.
Lanterns Review: DC's Sci-Fi Thriller Shines Bright
Lanterns, DC's new sci-fi thriller on HBO, blends True Detective grit with superhero action. Our review praises the cast and mystery, calling it a near-perfect show.
Somerset House Ice Rink Presale Open for Christmas 2026
Skate at Somerset House presale registration is open, with tickets on sale before general release. The rink runs Nov 11, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027, attracting 250,000+ visitors yearly.
EastEnders 2026: Cast Returns, Exits and New Arrivals (16.08.2026)
EastEnders 2026 cast changes: Janine Butcher returns, Hawkins family arrives, Zoe Slater exits, and more. Full list of returns, departures, and new faces.
EastEnders confirms Nicola's family arrives early in twist
EastEnders confirms the Hawkins family arrives in Monday's episode, shocking Nicola Mitchell and fans who expected a longer buildup.
Jessie J tearfully jokes about Raya return
Jessie J tearfully jokes about reactivating her Raya dating profile after breakup, admitting she surrendered for two days and updated photos.
Writer refuses to change name despite bullying
Yashita Banymadhub, bullied for her name, now embraces it. She shares her story of overcoming racist taunts and learning self-acceptance.
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