TV’s most soothing gardener bids viewers farewell in his own inimitable style: poetically, and with barely a hint of fuss Monty Don paces through his garden, slowly and deliberately. “Welcome to a beautiful day,” he announces. Autumn has hit and the greens of Longmeadow have modulated into soft yellows and […]
The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor? The Eurovision song contest is being brought to Asia, with 11 countries competing in a single final in Bangkok on 14 November, […]
I love my industry but it contains people who leave a secret trail of pain and devastation totally at odds with their stage and screen personas Sarah Solemani is an actor, writer and activist who starred in the Bafta-winning comedy Him & Her I’ve worked in comedy in some capacity […]
After Thursday’s share price plunge on Wall Street, could the volatility be the start of a huge market meltdown? Global financial markets have been thrown into a tailspin as investors bet on an AI slowdown after the US midterm elections. This is not the first time stock markets have wobbled […]
From Polaroid cameras to skincare, loungewear to gaming accessories, here are the presents teenage boys and girls told us they rate for 2026 • Homemade Christmas gifts anyone can make Because there is no doubt your teen thinks they know better than you, we took them at their word and […]
Level of interest in comedian’s case resulted in examination of affairs inside and outside the courtroom Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark crown court, which ended with him being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, was one of the most obsessively watched criminal cases in recent […]
With flights disrupted, how concerned should you be about your travel plans? More than 30 planes have been subjected to security alerts or diversions this week, with at least 25 more bomb threats on Thursday disrupting civil aviation across Europe. What do we know so far, and how concerned should […]
What do you get the man who doesn’t seem to want anything? From fiery condiments to chef’s knives, slippers to portable speakers, these ideas are sure to hit the spot • The best Christmas gifts for mums in 2026 Gifts for dads, grandads and other father figures can often feel […]
The actor answers your questions about trapeze lessons, Bond villain ambitions and Michael Caine’s top tips You looked as if you had such a good time on Celebrity Traitors last year – you had them hanging on your every word. What was it like? Who have you kept in touch […]
There is no doubt his international career was an incredible one, but it would have been greater still if he had not lingered on the stage so long Nothing, perhaps, is quite so difficult for an elite sportsperson as timing their exit. It’s not easy for any person in any […]