Anyone who’s stared at the bathroom scales in frustration knows how it feels to be manipulated.
Some 60,000 people protested in Manchester’s St Peter’s Field 194 years ago this Friday. Armed cavalry killed 15.
Obnoxious broadcaster Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) claims that “the best siege” was at the Iranian Embassy in 1980. But his own hostage farce borrows more from 1975 Al Pacino hit Dog Day Afternoon.
Pundits couldn’t contain their excitement last week when The Thick Of It actor Peter Capaldi was confirmed as the next Doctor Who.
Joe Glenton’s book Soldier Box is a riveting read about the reality of life in Britain’s imperialist wars—and the brave fight to expose it, says Judith Orr
Every day millions of people watch, play, debate and reflect on sport. They revel in its excitement, its energy, its drama and the prowess of players and athletes.
From up on Poppy Hill is an animated film from the director of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.
Thanks to everyone who entered our competition to win tickets to the Lowry and the painting of modern life exhibition at London's Tate Britain.
The Tate Modern’s exhibition of Sudanese painter Ibrahim El-Salahi helps see past the eurocentric bias of the art establishment, says?Noel Halifax
Today Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is a National Trust property open to visitors.
This revival of Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder is out and it’s in 3D.
The largest free festival in Europe is set to take place in north east England this weekend.
