9 h. ago ‘I love England so much’: From TV to pop, film to fashion, the UK is enjoying a cultural resurgence

Three decades on from Blur and Oasis, a new and more diverse wave of stars is celebrating British identityIn the opening episode of Lena Dunham’s Netflix show Too Much, a heartbroken New Yorker moves to London to live out her fantasy of British life and love stories. Jess is quickly swept up in her feelings for an indie musician, dreamily referring to him as “My Mr Darcy, my Rochester, my Alan Rickman”.Produced by the team behind Bridget Jones, Notting Hill and Love Actually, the show was inspired by Dunham’s own move to London in 2021. Continue reading...

Culture

27 h. ago From penalty taker to physio: Lucy Bronze is England’s Swiss army knife

When the chips were down against Sweden, the right-back scored, scrapped and strapped her way to a semi-final spotLucy Bronze pinned up a picture of herself after the 2019 Women’s World Cup bronze-medal match against Sweden, which England lost 2-1, for her teammates to see on a wall in the team hotel where players and staff share inspirational images. She was, in her words, “absolutely exhausted” in it, hairband round her neck, shirt crumpled, hair awry, the physical, emotional and mental pain of the preceding 90 minutes visible.That photo represents so much to Bronze, England’s stalwart right-back who no one has come close to replacing and likely never will. “I will give anything and I will give everything when I play in an England shirt,” she says of that image of her at her most broken. ”I wanted all the girls to know that that’s my why. My why is to give everything for this team because I just love playing for England so much.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Joseph Fiennes pictured on set for first time as he takes on role of England legend

Shakespeare In Love actor Joseph Fiennes plays former England manager Gareth Southgate in the upcoming four-part miniseries, Dear England

Politics

1 week ago Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

‘A fit Owen Farrell makes any team better’Last played international rugby at 2023 World CupThe British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, says he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England side next season after a two-year absence. Farrell has joined the Lions in Australia and Itoje believes England would benefit from Farrell’s return.Farrell, who will be 34 in September, last played for the national side at the 2023 World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing”. Itoje, though, feels his Saracens teammate still has plenty to give should he declare himself available once again. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Carlisle to Bosnia: Tyler Burey on an unlikely path to the Champions League

London-born winger is rekindling his joy for the game in an unlikely location and is about to live out a lifelong dream with Zrinjski MostarAt the end of last year Tyler Burey was playing out of position in defence for a team doomed to relegation from the Football League. Seven months later he is preparing to make his Champions League debut after leaving England behind, seeking to rediscover his love for the game in an unlikely location.Burey moved to Igman Konjic, a club in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in January on a short-term deal and impressed to such an extent that the country’s title winners, Zrinjski Mostar, signed him on a two-year contract. On Tuesday they visit Virtus of San Marino in the opening leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie, allowing Burey to live out a lifelong dream. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Charli xcx 'really loved' unknown British horror film for its 'surreal, uncanny' vibe

Pop star Charli xcx has been sharing her film reviews online after her Letterboxd account was exposed by fans, with the singer revealing her latest obsession with a horror movie

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh International Film Festival: 'Pop up' screen at National Gallery to host screenings in August

The newly-reopened Filmhouse will also be a venue for the festival

Culture

2 w. ago Ditte Reffstrup's guide to Copenhagen: how to do Denmark's capital like a local

The creative director of fashion label Ganni stays at the world’s smallest hotel, enjoys a morning dip in the harbour and can’t resist the incredible vintage stores

Politics

3 w. ago Boden's massive summer sale slashes prices by up to 50% with items starting at £9

Fashion fans can enjoy discounts of up to 50% off thousands of products on the Boden website, with prices starting from as little as £9 for swimwear

Economics

3 w. ago England footballer accused of cheating with Love Island star says sorry with £40k Audi

An English footballer has allegedly gone grovelling to his furious partner with a £40k Audi after he was accused of cheating on her with Love Island's Megan Moore

Economics