It may not be completely anatomically accurate, but the Victorian copy of the Bayeux tapestry is as much an emblem of its time as the 11th-century original ‘We’ve already got one,” sneers a snotty French knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. With that holy grail of British history, […]
The celebs are all terrified as they’re thrown into the ocean – but as Helen George, who has a lifelong fear of open water, climbs into a shark cage, it becomes absolutely extraordinary television On paper, Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters sounds as if television has evolved into a more extreme, […]
Retailer marks 265th anniversary by choosing children’s favourite toys since its founding It’s a list that will take you back to your childhood, whenever that was: train sets, Tonka Trucks, Top Trumps and Tamagotchis have all been named among the top 100 toys of all time. Drawn up by buyers […]
Shadow minister crashes and burns as Yvette Cooper makes statement on new Channel crossing arrangements It was all a bit of a mystery. Just where were the Tories? Had they just got their dates confused? Thought that recess started this week rather than next? Or had they all bunked off […]
Montse Tomé’s side remain the favourites after a superb group-stage showing but Iceland go home with a whimper Spain were favourites coming into the Euros and, based on their form in Group B, they still are. They matched England’s Euro 2022 record of 14 goals in the group stage. Alexia […]
The Italian was overcome with joy after learning harsh lesson from his French Open defeat at the hands of Carlos Alcaraz As a boy, Jannik Sinner was a champion skier. As he stood on Centre Court match point up against Carlos Alcaraz, perhaps some of the old skills kicked in. […]
The follow-up to Trainspotting sees Renton, Begbie and co settling down. The bestselling author explains why now is the perfect time for romance I was born in the great port of Leith. Stories are in my blood; listening to them, telling them. My family were typical of many in the […]
A teacher in London and a student in Margate had differing views on feminism and intimacy outside of marriage – could they find some common ground over sex workers? Jo, 38, London Occupation Teacher Continue reading…
A year ago the image of Trump’s raised fist became a political touchstone, helping force Joe Biden from the race and fuelling a presidency like no other Blake Marnell was standing in the front row, about 10 yards from Donald Trump, when the shots rang out. He watched the Secret […]