The southeastern province of Puglia “feels a world away from the more familiar landscapes of central Italy”. Its historic buildings are whitewashed, for instance, a tendency perhaps dating from its centuries under Greek-Byzantine rule. But I went in search of a different aspect of its heritage, said William Dalrymple inContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Celebrities and public figures have shared their regret for partaking in online “Where’s Kate?” speculation following the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis. InContinue Reading
Tinned tomatoes are great for making a rich sauce, whether as the main attraction or as a support act for other ingredients, said Samuel Goldsmith. Here, they’re the perfect base for loading with veg and spicy harissa. Don’t feel bound by these vegetables: I often swap the new potatoes forContinue Reading
This isn’t the easiest time to ask for sympathy for the pupils of Britain’s boarding schools, said Henry Mance in the Financial Times. “Privately educated posh boys are often blamed for the country’s current mess.” But in this account of his time at prep school, Charles Spencer – the 9thContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Karen Pittman will not return for the third season of And Just Like That. The actor, 37, played Professor Nya Wallace in theContinue Reading
“There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.” If there was ever a time and a place for this oft-quoted phrase it is winter on the Isle of Skye. The largest island in the Inner Hebrides is incredibly popular in summer when, despite occasional showers, the undulatingContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The movie trailer begins with an outline of the iconic glasses worn by Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped India win independence fromContinue Reading
A string of Hollywood stars have turned up in the West End this year, said Sarah Crompton on What’s on Stage. The latest is Billy Crudup, who has crossed the pond to reprise his role in a play that brought him off-Broadway acclaim in 2017. David Cale’s “Harry Clarke” isContinue Reading
James Blunt says artificial intelligence “humiliated” him after experimenting with the technology to devise lyrics. Speaking on the I Never Thought It Would Happen podcast with host Chris Difford, Blunt discussed how the rise of technology means younger musicians are turning to AI. Blunt admitted that he had also dabbledContinue Reading
What’s the greenest, most climate-friendly car in America? It’s got to be an electric vehicle, right? Nope. It’s actually the Toyota Prius Prime SE, a plug-in hybrid “that can go 44 miles on electricity before switching to hybrid,” said The Washington Post. That assessment is based on a measure thatContinue Reading
