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Top 5 books about the Troubles, chosen by bestselling author Henry Hemming 

Top 5 books about the Troubles, chosen by bestselling author Henry Hemming
Mena Massoud on life after Aladdin, confidence and the problem with roles for actors of colour

Mena Massoud on life after Aladdin, confidence and the problem with roles for actors of colour
Cocktails with George and Martha by Philip Gefter review – art imitating life in a war of egos 

Cocktails with George and Martha by Philip Gefter review – art imitating life in a war of egos
Back to Black actor Eddie Marsan: ‘There aren’t any no-go areas in Tower Hamlets’

Back to Black actor Eddie Marsan: ‘There aren’t any no-go areas in Tower Hamlets’
Remembering Tim Hetherington, a fearless photojournalist and friend who died in Libya

Remembering Tim Hetherington, a fearless photojournalist and friend who died in Libya
Billionaires are making a killing during cost of living crisis – we can’t afford to accept this

Billionaires are making a killing during cost of living crisis – we can’t afford to accept this
Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: ‘I always feel better after a run’

Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: ‘I always feel better after a run’
A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
Helen Lederer: ‘There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken’

Helen Lederer: ‘There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken’
Amy’s Place: How a ‘beautiful’ housing project giving hope became Amy Winehouse’s real legacy

Amy’s Place: How a ‘beautiful’ housing project giving hope became Amy Winehouse’s real legacy
The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow’s beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling

The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow’s beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn on ‘massive responsibility of telling Belfast’s stories’

Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn on ‘massive responsibility of telling Belfast’s stories’
Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?

Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?
Top 5 books on future tech and video game fiction, chosen by star YA author Triona Campbell

Top 5 books on future tech and video game fiction, chosen by star YA author Triona Campbell
Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success

Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success
What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit

What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
Zayn Malik: ‘I wanted to forge my own path, write my own story and see the world’

Zayn Malik: ‘I wanted to forge my own path, write my own story and see the world’
UK must take long-overdue action and cease arms sales to Israel – immediately 

UK must take long-overdue action and cease arms sales to Israel – immediately
Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn’t want to get his Sambas wet

Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn’t want to get his Sambas wet
We owe children an apology for the state of the nation, says Caledonian Road author Andrew O’Hagan
