Freud Meets Mahler: Aurora Orchestra's Innovative Proms Review
Aurora Orchestra's staged Freud-Mahler dialogue at the Proms illuminates the First Symphony's genesis before a memorized performance, blending drama and music.
Category : Culture
Brian Case: Jazz Writer and Time Out Editor Dies at 88
Brian Case, the jazz writer and editor who spent 18 years at Time Out, has died aged 88. His NME pieces on Miles Davis and others were acclaimed.
London Festival Apologises After Crowd Surge Injures 23
23 people were injured in a crowd surge at Ghana Party in the Park in Barnet, London, on Saturday. Three were hospitalised; organisers apologised and closed the event early.
EastEnders 2026: Cast Returns, Exits and New Arrivals (02.08.2026)
EastEnders in 2026 sees Janine Butcher return, the Hawkins family arrive, and Zoe Slater depart, with Kat and Alfie taking breaks for panto.
Lyme Regis: The UK's Best Seaside Town?
Lyme Regis, voted 7th best UK staycation, offers golden sands, fossil hunting, and traditional charm. Discover why it beats other seaside towns.
Ellie Taylor 'lined up to host It Takes Two' after revamp
Comedian Ellie Taylor is reportedly set to host Strictly: It Takes Two after bosses axed Fleur East and Janette Manrara, calling the show 'boring'.
Five: 'Our nutsacks would have ended up on TikTok if it existed in the 90s'
Five reunite at Brighton Pride, joking about TikTok and reflecting on their reunion tour, Robbie Williams, and the pressures of fame.
Filmmaker Justin Hardy Dies at 61
British filmmaker Justin Hardy, son of Wicker Man director Robin Hardy, died of a heart attack at 61, weeks before his new film Wrath of Gods premieres.
Umbrella Workshop tops Time Out's 2026 London cocktail bar list
Umbrella Workshop, a hidden 12-seat Shoreditch bar, has been named the best cocktail bar in London by Time Out's 2026 guide, praised for its intimate, dramatic yet cosy atmosphere and inventive drinks like the fish sauce-infused Sweet Child of Brine.
Supermarket ketchup rivals Heinz at half the price
Asda's Classic Tomato Ketchup matches Heinz in Which? blind taste test with 77% score, costing £1.13 vs £3.00 for 460g. Waitrose and Aldi also offer cheaper alternatives.
Rings of Power Season 3 cuts Harfoots, showrunner confirms
Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power drops the Harfoots in Season 3, a move that could save the $1B series after mixed reviews and a 38% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.
Brixton Garden Takeaway Serves Some of the Best Jamaican Food
A £20 jumbo platter from Maureen's, a garden takeaway in Brixton, offers some of the best Caribbean food, with peppersteak that melts like sugar.
Kunitsu-Gami: Capcom's Most Imaginative New IP
A reader argues Capcom's 2024 hit Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess is their most inventive new IP, blending tower defense and hack-and-slash in a 20-25 hour triumph.
Tarot Horoscope Aug 3-9: Venus in Libra Brings Love
Venus enters Libra on August 3, setting a romantic, diplomatic tone. Tarot readings for all signs reveal a week of love, healing, and fresh starts.
Berlin Pride sparked my bisexual awakening at 28
A work trip to Berlin Pride helped Taylor Palmer realize she was bisexual at 28, five years into her marriage. Now she celebrates openly at Lagos Pride in Portugal.
Daily Horoscope Aug 2 2026: Predictions for Your Star Sign
Pisces Moon clashes with Venus in Virgo, stirring emotions. Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra advised to reflect on identity. Daily horoscope for all signs, Sunday August 2, 2026.
Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies at 80, probe launched
Vincent Pastore, famed for 'Big Pussy' in The Sopranos, died at 80 at his Bronx home; police investigate, tributes pour in.
Killer Sudoku 1,033: Solve and Find Solutions
Killer Sudoku 1,033 puzzle: normal sudoku rules apply, but numbers in dotted-line cages sum to corner figures. No repeats within cages. Solutions in next Guardian issue.
Sudoku 7403: Expert Solution Strategy Guide
Expert-level Sudoku puzzle 7403, published August 1, 2026, features a unique solution requiring advanced techniques such as naked pairs and X-wing. The puzzle is rated as challenging for experienced players.
Summer Puzzles 2026: All Solutions Revealed
All answers to the Guardian's 2026 summer puzzles supplement, including Alex Bellos's puzzles, Slitherlink, Suguru, quizzes, crosswords, and more.
Weekend Reads: Decadence, Witchcraft, and Joyce's Electorate
This week's essential reads explore the reality of Barnaby Joyce's electorate, the history of witchcraft, the final season of Colin from Accounts, a rediscovered album, and the paradox of modern decadence.
Oyster Mushroom Burgers with Five-Spice Slaw Recipe
Meera Sodha's vegetarian oyster mushroom burgers feature roasted mushrooms in a savory peanut-miso glaze, topped with a tangy five-spice cabbage slaw on brioche buns. Ready in 40 minutes.
Blind Date: Richard & Katrina, 60s, Share Their Verdict
Richard, 63, and Katrina, 60, met for a blind date in Bristol. Despite no kiss, they rated the evening 8/10 and 9/10 respectively, citing great conversation and impeccable manners.
Noma reopens under new leadership after abuse claims
Noma reopens in Copenhagen under new chef Pablo Soto after René Redzepi stepped down amid abuse allegations, with a focus on staff wellbeing and a dynamic new menu.
Tim Dowling: Can I conquer my wife's book club?
Tim Dowling picks 'Death Comes for the Archbishop' for book club, but his choice splits members and his wife, who hates it, leading to a heated debate.
School Holidays: Roll On September Cartoon
Becky Barnicoat's cartoon humorously captures parents' relief as school holidays end, with September bringing routine back and a collective sigh of relief.
Esperanto, AI Reunions, Salt Mine Clinics: Six Reads
Six standout articles: ChatGPT reunites a family, Esperanto's enduring dream, UK fly plagues, an Armenian salt mine clinic, a Hiroshima survivor's story, and shark movies.
Spider-Man and Ariana Grande top this week's entertainment guide
Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits cinemas, Ariana Grande releases Petal, and Ted Lasso returns. Your complete guide to the week's best in film, music, art, and more.
Ish to Jared Leto: This Week's Culture Picks
A poetic coming-of-age tale haunted by racial profiling among the Asian community in Luton, while a BBC documentary unearths troubling allegations against the high-profile celeb. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated
The Sentinels Finale: A Perfect Thriller Conclusion
The Sentinels concludes with a perfect blend of political intrigue and action. Plus, the Berlin 1936 Olympics story and more TV picks tonight.
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