8 h. ago Russian cinema full of fairytales and propaganda, says Ukrainian film

Alexander Rodnyansky reflects on shift in Russian film as his documentary Notes of a True Criminal screens in VeniceThe Ukrainian film-maker Alexander Rodnyansky was once at the very centre of Russia’s cultural life. Over two decades he ran one of Russia’s biggest media conglomerates, produced some of the most celebrated films in recent Russian history – including the Oscar nominees Leviathan and Loveless – and helped bring Russian cinema to international prominence.But since the invasion of Ukraine, Rodnyansky said, he has witnessed a huge shift in Russian cinema. “The most popular genre in Russian cinema today is fairytales,” the 64-year-old told the Guardian. “They adapt all the stories we grew up with. There’s no single social drama, no movie reflecting life during the war. Continue reading...

Culture

8 h. ago Russian cinema has shifted to fairytales and propaganda, says Ukrainian film

Alexander Rodnyansky reflects on changes in Russian industry as his Notes of a True Criminal screens in VeniceThe Ukrainian film-maker Alexander Rodnyansky was once at the very centre of Russia’s cultural life. Over two decades he ran one of Russia’s biggest media conglomerates, produced some of the most celebrated films in recent Russian history – including the Oscar nominees Leviathan and Loveless – and helped bring Russian cinema to international prominence.But since the invasion of Ukraine, Rodnyansky said, he has witnessed a huge shift in Russian cinema. “The most popular genre in Russian cinema today is fairytales,” the 64-year-old told the Guardian. “They adapt all the stories we grew up with. There’s no single social drama, no movie reflecting life during the war. Continue reading...

Culture

24 h. ago How to unshrink your clothes using an everyday shower product

This simple method can make your favourite garments wearable again

Politics

61 h. ago Paper and mobile train tickets to be replaced with GPS tracking in new travel trial

The pay-as-you-go system, which will involve passengers tapping in and tapping out on an app, will help bring rail ticketing ‘into the 21st Century’

Politics

5 d. ago Talk about out of style! NJ mall hit with lawsuit for selling clothes on Sunday against antiquated law

American Dream maintains that blue laws, centuries-old religious traditions that prohibit the Sunday sale of goods such as apparel, don’t apply since the mall sits on state-owned land

Events

1 week ago Amazon fabric shaver that ‘freshens up jumpers nicely’ helps bring clothes back to life

One shopper credited the de-bobbler for 'saving some much loved items'

Politics

1 week ago Rutherglen woman clocks in to help bring 9 to 5: The Musical to the stage

Michelle Lynch is vice-president of one of Glasgow’s most beloved amateur theatre groups, The Minerva Club.

Politics

1 week ago Sign up to the Money Saving Club for tips on sticking to a 'back to school' budget

The Money Saving Club team are on hand to bring you all the latest news, tips and deals that can help parents stretch their budget as the back to school season looms

Economics

2 w. ago Homeowner's 'life changing' towel trick dries clothes much faster

A homeowner has taken to social media to share a simple hack she uses to dry her clothes faster in the tumble dryer

Politics

2 w. ago I’ve swapped my jeans for ‘crazy clothing’ – is energy dressing the key to a happy life?

Is it really possible to align your wardrobe with your intentions and manifest your dream life? Charlotte Cripps reluctantly trades her usual wardrobe staples for Egyptian goddess threads to find out

Politics

3 w. ago Dumfries House bring Fun Dog Show forward to help keep pups cool in summer sun

The annual Fun Dog Show at Dumfries House will start an hour earlier today at 10 am due to the hot weather forecast.

Events

3 w. ago Trump puts $50 million bounty on Venezuelan president for helping terrorists bring 'deadly violence' to US

The Trump administration is now offering a $50 million reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

Events

3 w. ago Talking parrot brings down Blackpool drugs ring after revealing secrets to police

A talking parrot has helped bring down an organised crime gang, after a member taught the bird how to say the drug-dealing phrase “two for 25”.

Events

3 w. ago The simple method to ‘unshrink’ your clothes, according to a textile scientist

Understanding the science of textile fibres can not only help you prevent shrinkage, but also might help you ‘rescue’ some clothes

Politics

3 w. ago Talking parrot helps bring down crime gang after it is caught on video repeating drug

Mango the parrot was found when officers raided homes in Blackpool, where they seized large amounts of cocaine and heroin.

Events

4 w. ago Corrupt airport security manager who helped couple 'smuggle' £2m worth of cocaine into the UK from Colombia is jailed

Junaed Dar turned up at Heathrow Airport three hours before his shift to meet Michael Williams, 39, and Jessica Waldron, 38, to help them bring in the 22 kilos of drugs.

Events

4 w. ago Textile scientist reveals the secret to ‘unshrink’ your clothes

Understanding the science of textile fibres can not only help you prevent shrinkage, but also might help you ‘rescue’ some clothes

Politics

4 w. ago Moment British drug runner brags 'there's zero f*****g risk' in cocaine smuggling... days after his associates crashed boat into beach while trying to outrun Border Force

Alex Fowlie, 35, helped engineer a plan to bring the vast quantity of drugs from South America on a cargo vessel across the Atlantic before dumping them in water tight bales into the English Channel.

Events