When we examine the structure of English football, we quickly recognise that London occupies a uniquely influential position within the Premier League. The capital is home to several top-flight clubs, each representing distinct districts, identities and traditions. These teams create a competitive ecosystem unlike any other city in world football.
Across a season that stretches from late summer…
When mysterious happenings unsettle the quirky town of Growlsville, there’s only one duo for the job. Bloodhound detectives Buddy and Pal are on the case. Armed with razor-sharp noses, clever teamwork and boundless courage, they sniff out clues, outsmart culprits and uncover the heart behind every mystery – proving that true heroes come with wagging tails.
In the first instalment of his…
If you’ve ever scrolled Instagram while nap-trapped on the sofa, chances are Jessica Urlichs’s words have stopped you mid-scroll. The New Zealand-based poet has built a global following by capturing the exact feelings of motherhood that somehow never made it into the books – the bittersweet, the exhausting, the overwhelming love that leaves you breathless.
Her latest picture book…
The poet who captured motherhood in a poem now gives us a bedtime story to treasure forever.
If you’ve ever scrolled Instagram while nap-trapped on the sofa, too exhausted to move but too full of love to care, chances are Jessica Urlichs‘s words have stopped you mid-scroll.
The New Zealand-based poet has built a global following by capturing the exact feelings of motherhood that…
If Fuori left me thinking about Valeria Golino’s extraordinary range, then La Gioia – which I also caught during the Cinema Made in Italy festival – confirmed something I’ve long suspected: this woman is incapable of playing it safe.
Directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini and released in Italy on 12 February 2026, La Gioia (which translates to “The Joy”) is…
Sometimes, the universe sends you little signs. And for me, one of those signs arrived in Piazza del Popolo, Rome,von 16th July 2024.
It was scorching. I’m talking melt-your-gelato-in-seconds, seek-shade-or-perish, Roman summer at its most glorious and most unforgiving. My son Diego and I were doing what any sensible people do in such heat – wandering through one of Rome’s…
If you’re looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that goes beyond flowers and chocolates, this year’s selection from Prestel Publishing offers something truly special. These art books are not only visually stunning but also accessible, making them ideal for busy mums who want a moment of calm, inspiration, or creative escape.
A gentle introduction to great artists
Both Van…
Right, hands up – how many of us have a copy of Les Misérables gathering dust on a shelf somewhere, bought with the best of intentions? Me too. With World Book Day being celebrated today across the UK (and yes, I’ve panic-searched “easy World Book Day costumes” twice last week), I got thinking about all those books we mean to read. You know the ones.
Turns out, if you…
There’s something magical about watching a film on the big screen. Now imagine watching it alongside the very people who brought it to life – directors, screenwriters, and actors who can answer your questions the moment the credits roll.
That’s the gift of Cinema Made in Italy, and it’s returning to London for its 16th edition.
From Wednesday 4 March, the BFI…
In the relentless march of daily life, time has a way of blurring. Weeks bleed into months, and months into years, often leaving us with a sense that life is moving too fast to track. It is only when we pause to mark a milestone – a thirtieth birthday, a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, a promotion, or a recovery from illness – that we drop an anchor into the stream of time. These…