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Martin Amis: literary wunderkind who ‘blazed like a rocket’
A “blazing, once-in-a-generation talent”, Martin Amis “provoked, inspired and outraged readers … across a literary career that set off like a rocket, and went on to dazzle, streak and burn for almost 50 years”, said Boyd Tonkin in The Guardian. He wrote 15 novels, as well as journalism and essaysContinue Reading
Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris review, Pallant House Gallery
The Welsh-born painter Gwen John is generally remembered as a “fragile”, isolated figure, said Mark Hudson in The Independent. Neglected for some time after her death, John (1876-1939) was rediscovered in the 1980s, when she was reassessed as a reclusive talent overshadowed by two “bombastic male egos”: her brother, theContinue Reading
Review into civil unrest in Leicester
A n independent review of the violence which broke out in Leicester last year has been commissioned by Michael Gove. In September 2022, tensions between the British Pakistani Muslim and Indian Hindu communities spilled over into widespread violence and vandalism. The Secretary of State for communities announced on Friday thatContinue Reading
Simon Harris ‘genuinely worried’ about far right
The Minister for Justice has said he is “genuinely worried” about the far right following recent anti-migrant protests across the country. Speaking to The Tonight Show on Virgin Media Television, Simon Harris said: “There is a relatively small number – we shouldn’t overstate it because it is a small numberContinue Reading
MPs warn of levelling-up failure in call for long-term funding
T he Government’s levelling-up policy has significant flaws and is unlikely to achieve its objectives without a significant shift in approach, MPs have said. A damning report by the cross-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee found funding for short-term initiatives and a lack of transparency on allocations created barriersContinue Reading
Murder investigation launched after woman’s body found in Louth
A murder investigation is underway after a woman’s body was found in Dundalk, Co Louth. A postmortem examination has been completed on her body after she died in an assault at a house on Bridge Street on Wednesday evening. The results are not being released for operational reasons, gardaí said.Continue Reading
Decision on Commons suspension for MP Margaret Ferrier delayed
M argaret Ferrier’s proposed 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for breaching coronavirus rules has been delayed. A motion was listed on Thursday’s order paper which, if approved, would have confirmed Ms Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) was suspended from Friday. But Conservative whip Ruth Edwards replied “not moved”Continue Reading
Family of teen who died after reaction to Byron burger call for allergens to be listed on menus
T he family of a teenager who died in London after an allergic reaction to a burger is calling for the law to be changed so restaurants must display allergens on menus. Owen Carey fell ill as he walked by the London Eye with his girlfriend on April 22, 2017,Continue Reading
Best Netflix UK series and films to watch 2023 – dramas, true crime, documentaries
This four-part documentary series reveals the truth behind Bernie Madoff’s $64bn global Ponzi scheme, the largest in history. With access to whistleblowers, employees, investigators, and victims, and never-before-seen video depositions of Madoff himself, filmmaker Joe Berlinger uncovers how the fraud was not just the brainchild of one evil genius. Madoff:Continue Reading
Tina Turner: five things you might not know about Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Tina Turner, commonly dubbed the “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll”, has died at the age of 83 following a long illness. The singer “died peacefully” at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, her spokesperson confirmed in a statement. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” Born AnnaContinue Reading