Wrench has mixed music for Frank Ocean, FKA twigs, Blur and dozens more – all drawn to what have been called ‘the finest ears ever’. He explains how he went from the dole to the big time In 2009, David Wrench was close to giving it all up. He was working as an engineer in […]
‘I had found gold before, but not like this’: four of the most splendid treasures salvaged from shipwrecks
The underwater archaeologist Mensun Bound recounts some of the astonishing relics he has seen, as detailed in his new co-authored book, Wonders in the Deep Treasure and shipwrecks go hand in hand – but what are the most magnificent and historically significant items ever salvaged and what do they tell us about the world we […]
What cancer treatment has the Princess of Wales had – and what lies ahead?
After completing preventive chemotherapy, Catherine would appear to be free of the disease though will probably need future check-ups The Princess of Wales has announced that she has completed the preventive chemotherapy she began when her doctors discovered she had cancer after major abdominal surgery in January. We take a look at what t
Drinking wine to 5: Dolly Parton launches prosecco and rosé range in UK
Country music star’s ‘down to earth’ range at Asda goes head to head with Kylie for the ‘easy drinking’ top spot Whether it’s 9 to 5, Jolene or Islands in the Stream, Dolly Parton fans are no stranger to belting out her hits with a glass of wine in hand, but now they can sip her vino, […]
Damaged review – Samuel L Jackson comes to Edinburgh in crime thriller
Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi complete an improbable trio on the hunt for a serial killer in this absurd police procedural – one for the so-bad-it’s-good genre. Here is what appears to be an authentic so-bad-it’s-good crime thriller, set on the mean streets of Edinburgh and starring the improbable trio of Gianni Capaldi (Blood of […]
Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police
Klein may be charged over alleged threats and face a fine if convicted, after a member of the production crew made a complaint to police Joost Klein, the Netherlands’ Eurovision contestant who was disqualified from the competition just hours before the grand final, will probably be charged with making illegal threats, Swedish police have
Taylor Swift equals Madonna’s record of 12 UK No 1 albums
Swift now has joint highest number of chart-toppers for a female artist, as The Tortured Poets Department earns biggest opening week in seven years Taylor Swift has tied with Madonna to become the female artist with the most UK No 1 albums, earning her twelfth chart-topper with the global phenomenon that is The Tortured Poets […]
Photo of Queen Elizabeth II and family was enhanced at source, agency says
Getty Images flags second royal photo days after storm over image of Princess of Wales A second photograph of members of the royal family has been flagged by a global picture agency after it was discovered to have been “digitally enhanced at source”. Earlier this month, five international picture agencies that initially distributed an image [&helli
Barbie, Oppenheimer & a wardrobe malfunction? Oscars best bits in 60 seconds
Oppenheimer may have swept the Oscars but a special performance by Ryan Gosling put Barbie back in the picture for the last of the Barbenheimer showdowns. Robert Downey Jr won his first-ever Oscar, Emma Stone had a wardrobe malfunction and more of the best bits from the awards Key moments Oppenheimer wins most awards with seven; Poor [&he
Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer says he was sexually abused aged 11 at boarding school
Earl Spencer says the abuse has left him with “lifelong demons”. Earl Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, has said he was sexually abused as a child. The 59-year-old has detailed the sexual assaults and beatings he suffered by a female staff member when he was at Maidwell Hall boarding school. He says in […]