Pergolesi's L'Olimpiade: Pacy conducting, fine cast
Giulio Prandi's recording of Pergolesi's L'Olimpiade, with pacy conducting and a fine cast, brings this baroque rarity to life. Recorded live in Jesi, the drama flies by in 2.5 hours.
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Readers pay tribute to Sam Neill with heartfelt memories
Sam Neill's admirers share their fondest memories, from giving 144 bottles of wine to his birthday band to inspiring a career in science and filmmaking.
Grief Is the Thing With Feathers review: Russell Tovey's narration
Russell Tovey narrates Max Porter's inventive novella about a widower and his sons, blending compassion and menace in a bravura performance.
Denshattack! review – kickflipping trains in dystopian Japan
Denshattack! combines Tony Hawk's Pro Skater tricks with Jet Set Radio's anti-establishment vibe, set in a post-climate disaster Japan. A weird, hardcore, and captivating rail-riding game.
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Private schools in England have 41% more tree shade than state
Private school grounds in England offer 41% more tree cover than state schools, with schools in deprived areas having 29% less tree cover, worsening heat inequality.
Patricia Greene obituary: Bus conductor to Archers star
Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer in The Archers for decades, began her career as a bus conductor and was briefly cast in This Sporting Life before being replaced by Rachel Roberts.
La Liberazione di Ruggiero review: fun when not earnest
Francesca Caccini's 1625 opera, the earliest surviving by a woman, is wildly imaginative in Buxton festival production, though earnest direction sometimes hinders the fun.
Reporter Unfazed by Cockroach During Live TV Segment
KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff remained composed as a giant flying cockroach landed on her during a live broadcast, earning praise for her professionalism.
Claudia Winkleman Quits Chat Show After One Series
Claudia Winkleman has quit her BBC chat show after just seven episodes, citing nerves. The presenter of The Traitors said she was 'too nervous to enjoy' the format.
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Readers share language learning joys and challenges
Readers respond to an article on language learning, sharing experiences and noting that willingness to 'act the goat' is key to success.
Nolan's The Odyssey earns near universal acclaim
Christopher Nolan's $250m Odyssey earns five-star reviews from Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, and New York Times, hailed as a masterpiece and potential Oscar frontrunner.
Jawhara Collection: Sweet Dates in London
Jawhara Collection offers premium sweet dates in London, with a focus on quality and tradition. Discover their range of Medjool and other varieties.
Lego unveils 4,000-piece Gustav Klimt The Kiss set
Lego's new Art Masterpiece set recreates Gustav Klimt's The Kiss with 4,000 pieces, priced at £269.99, available August 4. It's the largest and most expensive in the series.
FrightFest 2026 announces record 82-film line-up
FrightFest 2026 in Leicester Square runs Aug 27-31 with 82 movies, 24 world premieres from 16 countries, opening with 'Nervous' and closing with 'Species'.
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I Play Rocky trailer: Anthony Ippolito's 'uncanny' Stallone
Anthony Ippolito's portrayal of young Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky' draws comparisons to AI, with fans calling it 'uncanny' and predicting an Oscar win.
Hyde London City Review: Boutique Gem in Financial District
Hyde London City brings boutique charm to the City with stylish rooms, excellent Turkish cuisine at Leydi, and warm service. A refreshing alternative for business or leisure stays.
Jamaica's Hidden Gems on Less-Travelled Roads
Explore Jamaica's off-the-beaten-path roads for authentic experiences, from mountain villages to secluded beaches, escaping tourist crowds.
Bob Dylan London 2026: Royal Festival Hall Dates and Tickets
Bob Dylan's Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour returns to London for five nights at the Royal Festival Hall in December 2026. Presale starts July 20, general sale July 22.
Serkis' Animal Farm is a soulless, watered-down mess
Andy Serkis' animated Animal Farm adaptation loses Orwell's bleak allegory with a feel-good ending, fart gags, and a confusing corporate satire, earning a scathing review.
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Charlize Theron's daughters rare at Odyssey premiere
Charlize Theron's rarely-seen teen daughters Jackson, 14, and August, 12, joined her at The Odyssey premiere in New York, alongside Matt Damon's family and other stars.
Camden Market Night Market Opens This Summer
Camden Market's North Yard and Stables will stay open until 9pm every Thursday in July and August, with free prosecco for ticket holders.
London council spends £27M restoring 30 Victorian dinosaurs
Bromley Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund have spent £27 million restoring 30 concrete dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park, removing them from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
World's smallest beach Gulpiyuri hidden by locals for years
Gulpiyuri Beach in Asturias, Spain, is considered the world's smallest at 40 meters long, hidden inland by locals for years. It's a two-hour flight from London.
EastEnders casts Amy Matthews as mystery blonde Rita
EastEnders introduces comedian Amy Matthews as Rita, a mystery blonde who gets close to Jack Branning as Denise Fox battles acute myeloid leukaemia.
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V&A 2027 London exhibitions: punk, ceramics, chintz
The V&A has announced its 2027 exhibition programme for London, featuring shows on 1970s subcultures, British ceramics, and South Asian contemporary art across Kensington and Stratford.
Casualty spoiler: Rash Masum becomes consultant
Casualty accidentally leaked a major plot twist: Rash Masum will become a consultant, revealed by Neet Mohan wearing blue scrubs in an Instagram post.
Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern: African Art Show
Tate Modern's new exhibit 'Nigerian Modernism' showcases 50+ works from 1950s-70s, highlighting post-independence African art and architecture.
Emmerdale: Serena's true nature 'revealed' as Robert injured
Serena Sugden's motives come into question after Robert is badly injured by a rolling trailer on Emmerdale Farm, with clues suggesting possible tampering.
Sarah Ratty on tackling fashion waste in London
Fashion waste is a growing crisis in London. Designer Sarah Ratty shares her insights on sustainable style and reducing textile waste in the capital.
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Green mass in Loch Ness sparks fresh Nessie rumours
A tourist captured a mysterious green mass near Urquhart Castle on June 23, the seventh Nessie sighting this year, baffling the boat skipper.
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