James Linen 
[ After a lack of time, one of the greatest issues for people who enjoy books and want to read more of them is getting stuck in a reading rut. Not being able to get into any book you pick up, feeling as though you aren’t in the mood for a single genre, finding it … Read more
[ “There was a time when I was proud to say what I did for a living, but now I would never feel safe telling a stranger what I do,” says Anna. Anna*, from Devon, avoids talking about her job, but she isn’t a traffic warden, a tax inspector or an estate agent – she’s … Read more
[ Experts have recently uncovered a bird displaying both male and female characteristics, marking the second recorded instance of such a gender mix, which is considered exceptionally rare.This anomaly is attributed to the bird’s early development, involving genetic-level changes leading to the differentiation of cells into both male and female characteristics, resulting in a bilateral … Read more
[ Priscilla is a cautionary tale – a candy-sweet confection with a bitter aftertaste. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir Elvis & Me (the real Presley serves as executive producer and adviser), Sofia Coppola ‘s shoestring film is not a traditional biopic but a lyrical exploration of girlhood desires and their attendant risks. Focusing on … Read more
[ At her NHS GP practice in north London, Dr Semiya Aziz has seen her fair share of patients presenting with chronic coughs over the last couple of months. One case involved a 64-year-old woman who had been left with a persistent, dry hacking cough after catching a cold from her grandchildren, with over-the-counter medication … Read more
[ Pick of the day: The Traitors 9pm, BBC One As a fresh batch of 22 strangers gather at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the hope of “murdering” their way to £120,000, the question many of us will be asking is this… Having already seen how the show works, will the contestants change … Read more
[ Royal families are meant to represent stability and continuity, unity and national pride. Yet as we begin 2024, monarchies across Europe are in various states of flux and disarray. In a shock announcement in her new year’s TV address, Denmark’s Queen, Margrethe II, 83, said she would be abdicating on the 14 January after … Read more
[ Two shows from Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle, released within a week of each other, are offensive and unfunny. The streamer’s harnessing of controversy is damaging January 3, 2024 6:00 am(Updated 6:02 am) Ricky Gervais in 2020 (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty) Stand-up comedy is a medium that has, naturally, always thrived on the taboo and … Read more
[ Despite the shift to online booking and travel agencies shutting up shop along high streets, the trusted travel agent has seen a comeback since the pandemic. Abta’s latest trends report found that more than a third of people it surveyed had booked a holiday with a travel professional in the past year, driven largely … Read more
[ Quotes by William Shakespeare One of the most famous men and authors of his time, the ‘Bard of Avon’ as Shakespeare is called, has shared with the world some true words of wisdom. His quotes are relevant even today and some of them are perfect for dealing with the issues of modern life. Read … Read more
