2 h. ago Shakespeare in war: Ukraine festival explores intersection to bard’s world

‘There is a big need for theatre to work with existential problems,’ says translator, as Shakespeare productions boom across UkraineThe Ukrainian Shakespeare festival in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk did not open with a play. Another kind of performance was staged on the steps of the theatre, one that did not deal with sad stories of the death of kings but with tragedy unfolding in real life.This was theatre in a different sense: a rally involving several hundred people demonstrating on behalf of Ukrainian prisoners of war, thousands of whom are estimated to remain in Russian captivity. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago Glasgow Cocktail Festival 2025: How to bag a cheap early bird ticket, dates, how it works

The new event will be taking place in venues all over the city for 10 days.

Politics

16 h. ago Glastonbury site left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 fans depart 2025 festival

The Glastonbury Festival site has been left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 music fans departed the 2025 edition on Worthy Farm in Somerset on Monday (30 June).

Politics

18 h. ago Zara McDermott under fire for Glastonbury photo after Louis Tomlinson left her

Zara McDermott is dating One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson and she attended her first ever Glastonbury festival this weekend with Louis, who is a veteran attendee of the festival

Events

19 h. ago Wireless 2025: festival announces limited resale tickets ahead of 20th anniversary event

Don’t want to miss Drake in London at Wireless? Then act quick as resale tickets have been released.

Politics

19 h. ago 200,000 people won’t face universal credit reassessment under proposed DWP welfare bill

After Sir Keir Starmer's U-turn on welfare reforms last week, the government has confirmed a series of changes to the bill which will get its second reading this Tuesday

Economics

20 h. ago TRNSMT release site food map with dozens of vendors including pizza, burgers, chips and more

TRNSMT has unveiled its Food Map for 2025 and festival-goers are in for a treat - quite literally!

Politics

20 h. ago Lewis Capaldi at Glastonbury: Here are 16 amazing pictures of the Scottish star at the festival

The star has been on an emotional journey at the world’s most famous music festival.

Politics

20 h. ago All the celebrity style from Glastonbury 2025: Mia Regan, Daisy Edgar

The style set are out in force as London decamps to Worthy Farm. These are very best outfits to grace the festival for 2025

Politics

21 h. ago Lewis Capaldi tour: Glastonbury surprise act announces UK tour for 2025

The surprise Glastonbury Festival performance has led to the announcement of a 2025 UK tour.

Politics

21 h. ago Glastonbury fans say act 'saved' festival on Sunday night and it wasn't a headliner

Around 200,000 people descended on Worthy Farm, in Somerset, to watch the likes of The 1975, Rod Stewart, Charlie XCX and Neil Young

Politics

21 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Here are 23 amazing pictures of the festival's most talked about acts

Glastonbury is over for another year (well, two actually - 2026 is a ‘fallow’ year) and there were plenty of memorable moments.

Politics

21 h. ago Lewis Capaldi to play Cardiff gig, here's when and how to get tickets

Lewis Capaldi returned for a brilliant Glastonbury set at the 2025 festival and now he's going back on tour

Politics

21 h. ago Ford issue recall for 200,000 vehicles which could 'trap' passengers inside

The motoring giant has confirmed safety issues have been reported

Politics

23 h. ago Holly Willoughby makes a rare appearance with husband Dan Baldwin as she opts for a chic paisley dress for the final day of sun

Holly Willoughby enjoyed the final day of Glastonbury 2025 on Sunday as she rocked a bohemian look at the festival.

Culture

23 h. ago Glastonbury Festival fans surprised with secret set from iconic DJ and his son

Glastonbury Festival 2025 fans were over the moon with Fatboy Slim's secret set, with his son Woody Cook joining him on stage

Politics

26 h. ago Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 golden comedy shows to see this summer

Desiree Burch returns, Bridget Christie drops in and Toussaint Douglass flies while Joe Kent-Walters goes beyond the grave and Jazz Emu has a midlife crisisIt’s six years since Desiree Burch’s last standup show, in which time she’s become a fixture of small-screen comedy. Always compelling and thoughtful onstage, the theatre-maker turned standup now returns with a set described as “a madcap voyage” through midlife crisis and menopause.Monkey Barrel, 28 July to 10 August Continue reading...

Culture

27 h. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 ends after weekend of controversy and surprises

The weekend saw many acts express their support for Palestine.

Politics

30 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 is one of the festival’s most politicised events in recent memory

Controversial performances from Bob Vylan and Kneecap sparked complaints from prime minister Keir Starmer, while murals protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump popped up during the weekend

Politics

35 h. ago Holly Willoughby makes a rare appearance with husband Dan Baldwin as she opts for a chic paisley dress for the final day of sun

Holly Willoughby enjoyed the final day of Glastonbury 2025 on Sunday as she rocked a bohemian look at the festival.

Culture