It’s one of theatre’s most magical crafts – but now it’s critically endangered | Ents & Arts News

Puppetry has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. With the ability to tell political and philosophical stories, fairy tales and musical adventures, all with equal flair, puppeteers bringing the inanimate…

Calvin Klein Short Puffer Jacket With Scarf Review

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I tried the subscription box people queue months for — 3 words sum it up | Books | Entertainment

From cheese and wine to beauty products and crafting kits, it really feels like there’s a subscription box for almost everything. Book lovers are particularly spoiled for choice, with popular…

We’re all bestselling crime writers – here are our top books of 2025 | Books | Entertainment

Jason Isaacs as Jackson Brodie in BBC adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s novels (Image: BBC/Ruby Films) ‘World-class, cerebral entertainment’ … ‘a series that appeals so strongly to generations of readers’ Sir…

Bondi attack suspects’ Philippines trip becomes focus of probe

Officials have offered few details about the trip. New South Wales police said the pair’s travel hadn’t triggered any security alerts, though Australian counterterrorism officials confirmed they had investigated the…

We’re leading non-fiction authors – these are the best books of 2025 | Books | Entertainment

Ben Elton, who published his autobiography What Have I Done? in October, praises Dark Renaissance (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster / Daily Express) ‘Marvellous soap opera and great history’ … ‘A riveting…

If you have mastered these five everyday skills you’re more competent than most

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We’re bestselling thriller writers – these are the top books of 2025 | Books | Entertainment

‘Not just our foremost espionage author but one of our finest humourists’ … ‘A brilliantly drawn protagonist and all-too-real bad guys’ Mark Billingham, whose latest Tom Thorne thriller, What The…

Jane Austen books contained odd detail removed when she died | Books | Entertainment

Jane Austen is one of the UK’s most celebrated authors. Born in 1775, today (December 16th) marks what would have been the iconic writer’s 250th birthday. Despite two and a…

‘Brilliant’ detective drama based on best-selling book streaming for free on BBC | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Many incredible books have been turned into TV shows and films over the past few decades. Some adaptations struggle to meet expectations, but others manage to impress both readers and…