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The Banshees of Inisherin is a curious tonic for these bleak times
The Banshees of Inisherin is a curious tonic for these bleak times
The story of a fracturing friendship in The Banshees of Inisherin offers us a lesson in how to live, and how to live well
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi has released a new single about being in love, which he says is “almost an alien concept” to him. Oh, and it was co-written – kind of – with Ed Sheeran
A London arts charity that rallied to help Grenfell victims is being evicted after 24 years
A London arts charity that rallied to help Grenfell victims is being evicted after 24 years
The West London art charity 240Project is a place of inspiration and community – but now the organisation that supports people who have experienced homelessness is itself at risk of losing its home
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Mark Bonnar: ‘The big change for me was Line of Duty’
Mark Bonnar: ‘The big change for me was Line of Duty’
Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
Our Daily Bread: Father Alex Frost says it’s not just prayer we need to tackle poverty
Our Daily Bread: Father Alex Frost says it’s not just prayer we need to tackle poverty
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham: Utterly alive
Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham: Utterly alive
With Together in Vegas, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have hit the festive jackpot
With Together in Vegas, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have hit the festive jackpot
Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
1000 Coils of Fear by Olivia Wenzel: Is a novel the best format for this story?
1000 Coils of Fear by Olivia Wenzel: Is a novel the best format for this story?
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Living starring Bill Nighy is an elegant film but it’s not a 1950s I recognise
Living starring Bill Nighy is an elegant film but it’s not a 1950s I recognise
The Muppet Christmas Carol actress Meredith Braun on When Love Is Gone being restored
The Muppet Christmas Carol actress Meredith Braun on When Love Is Gone being restored
The desire for Scottish independence is not going away
The desire for Scottish independence is not going away
Top 5 books for Latin lovers, chosen by Harry Mount
Top 5 books for Latin lovers, chosen by Harry Mount
Wilko Johnson: ‘I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive’
Wilko Johnson: ‘I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive’
The government must measure the true cost of austerity
The government must measure the true cost of austerity
Doreen Lawrence: ‘I put my pain to the back of my mind when Stephen died’
Doreen Lawrence: ‘I put my pain to the back of my mind when Stephen died’
Andrey Kurkov: ‘Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy’
Andrey Kurkov: ‘Ukraine is a very democratic country with a good pinch of anarchy’
Identitti review: A highly original take on the perils of idolising your heroes
Identitti review: A highly original take on the perils of idolising your heroes
Voices of Bishara takes British jazz in an innovative new direction
Voices of Bishara takes British jazz in an innovative new direction
Mogwai guitarist Stuart Braithwaite: ‘Music can make dreams come true’
