Why Concertgoers Are Defecating on Floors: The Trend
Concertgoers are increasingly defecating on floors to keep their spots, driven by obsessive competition for the perfect view, not illness, as seen at Devilskin and Olivia Rodrigo shows.
Category : Culture
A-ha manager Terry Slater dies at 85
Terry Slater, who managed A-ha for 12 years and launched their career, has died aged 85. Band member Magne Furuholmen called him 'the singularly most important person' in their career.
Carajillo: The New Espresso Martini Taking Over Bars
The carajillo, a two-ingredient Spanish coffee cocktail with Licor 43 and espresso, is set to overtake the espresso martini in UK bars. Here's how to make it and where to try it in London.
Slipknot's Sid Wilson Reportedly Kicked Out After 27 Years
Sid Wilson, founding DJ of Slipknot, has reportedly been permanently removed from the band after 27 years, according to TMZ. No official reason given.
Tao of Glass review: A cheeky love letter to theatre
Phelim McDermott's 'Tao of Glass' at @sohoplace earns 4/5 stars, blending puppetry, Taoism, and Philip Glass's music into a profound theatrical meditation.
Weekly Soaps Quiz: Corrie, EastEnders & Emmerdale
Friday is here, and with it Metro's weekly Soaps quiz! Test your knowledge of this week's Coronation Street, EastEnders, and Emmerdale drama, from Alya's surprise to Ian's sentencing.
Chelsea restaurant faces licence review over noise complaints
No. Fifty Cheyne, a Chelsea eatery famed for its Sunday roast, faced a licensing review after a resident lodged 17 noise complaints over two years.
El Elevador: Book via Handwritten Letter Only
El Elevador, a remote cliff-top retreat on El Hierro, accepts bookings only via handwritten letters, offering a digital detox and a return to analogue travel.
Spectrum White Edition: preserving 8-bit gaming nostalgia
Retro Games' CTO Chris Smith discusses The Spectrum White Edition, a full-size recreation of the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum, featuring 48 built-in games and modern conveniences like save slots and HDMI output.
Emmerdale summer secrets explode as Sadie King returns
Emmerdale's summer sizzles as six iconic women face explosive secrets; Sadie King returns after two decades; Charity's betrayal over Leyla's parentage threatens to destroy Sarah.
Ryan and McNally defend Lily Allen, call Harbour 'scumbag'
Katherine Ryan and Joanne McNally call David Harbour a 'scumbag' on panel show Unacceptable, defending Lily Allen amid her album West End Girl's revelations about their marriage.
Ronnie Le Drew, puppeteer of Zippy, dies aged 78
Ronnie Le Drew, the puppeteer behind Zippy on ITV's Rainbow and a stalwart of the Little Angel theatre, has died aged 78.
Wolfoo videos must be removed after copying Peppa Pig
A UK high court judge ruled that Wolfoo animation illegally used audio from Peppa Pig, ordering removal of all videos from online platforms by Monday.
Grand Bassam: Artists find creative haven in Côte d'Ivoire
Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, is becoming an art haven as creatives priced out of Abidjan relocate, revitalizing the city after a 2016 jihadist attack.
NT fuses Sophocles and Bergman in Electra/Persona with Blanchett and Hoss
Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss alternate roles in Benedict Andrews' Electra/Persona, pairing Sophocles' Electra with Bergman's Persona in a single cycle of grief.
Dungeon Lane: Beatles nostalgia and coastal beauty
Paul McCartney's album brings tourists to Dungeon Lane, but the southern end offers birdwatching and coastal beauty beyond the sign.
Charting Deaths in Homer's Odyssey: Crew Casualties
A chart tracks the decline of Odysseus's crew in the Odyssey, detailing causes of death from Cyclops attacks to falls, with estimated numbers and timeline.
Ukraine to replace Lenin statue with Cossack chief Mazepa
Ukraine plans to replace a toppled Lenin statue in Kyiv with a monument to Cossack leader Ivan Mazepa, part of a broader decolonisation drive accelerated by Russia's 2022 invasion.
Chicken with Sweet and Sour Lemon and Tarragon Sauce
Rachel Roddy shares a recipe for chicken in a 17th-century sweet and sour lemon and tarragon sauce, inspired by Anna del Conte and chef Bartolomeo Stefani.
Vargas Llosa biography: left to right with Thatcher love
Gerald Martin's biography traces Mario Vargas Llosa's journey from leftist to Thatcher admirer, revealing a patrician core and a spectacular political migration.
A Slow Swedish Summer in Östergötland Archipelago
Discover the serene Östergötland archipelago, with 9,000 islands, kayaking, fishing, and local traditions, visited by a writer via slow train travel.
Afghanistan's Beauty: A Photographer's View
Daniel Malikyar, son of Afghan refugees, captures Afghanistan's landscapes, traditions, and dignity in a new book, challenging war-torn stereotypes with images from 2018-2026.
Portrait of Jewish leader wins Archibald people's choice
Michael Zavros's painting of Alex Ryvchin, created after the Bondi terror attack, won the 2026 Archibald people's choice award with a record 45,769 votes.
Should my brother stop hogging the living room?
Daniella doesn't want to go to bed early; Seamus says she shouldn't offer the sofabed if she doesn't want guests. Who has room for improvement?
Halo: Campaign Evolved review – a nostalgic return to 00s FPS glory
Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the iconic 2001 shooter for its 25th anniversary, offering a polished yet faithful remake that highlights the brilliance of classic single-player FPS design.
Flaco the Owl Documentary 'Wild Inside' Premieres
New documentary 'Wild Inside' chronicles Flaco the owl's year-long escape from Central Park Zoo, his survival in Manhattan, and the community he inspired.
Women's sculpture park faces eviction from London site
The Artist's Garden, the world's only public sculpture park dedicated to female artists, faces closure after TfL refused to renew its licence, sparking a campaign to save it.
Guardian's World Cup Coverage Hits Record Global Audience
The Guardian achieved its best World Cup coverage ever, with over 70 million Instagram views, 5 million TikTok views, and a sold-out live podcast show in New York.
Flavour fusion in London's buzziest bakeries – video
Jimi Famurewa visits London bakeries blending family food traditions with British baking, featuring Filipino, Palestinian and Middle Eastern flavours.
Book returned to Australian library 150 years late
A book published in 1858 was returned to Kiama library after being found bricked into a wall. The late fine would be A$28,000, but the borrower is unknown.
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