4 h. ago I went to the quiet Greek island without the party crowds – and locals love tourists

BEFORE I headed to the Greek island of Alonissos, a waiter in neighbouring Skiathos told me: “It’s too quiet there, I prefer to party here.”  Now I was looking forward to the trip even more.  While most tourists tend to land at Skiathos airport and stick to that lively destination, many are making the short ferry...

Society

5 d. ago The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate New Year's eve party dress

The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.

Politics

2 w. ago Love Island star unveils devastating documentary on fatal house party

True crime fans can watch the brand new documentary in a matter of weeks

Society

2 w. ago What rhymes with la la la, la la la la la? Kevin Killian, the poet obsessed with Kylie Minogue

He wrote poems named after Kylie songs and named his collection of erotic fiction after her indie album. He even loved the B-sides. So what did the avant garde writer find so inspiring about the mini Melbourne marvel? Kevin Killian was obsessed with stars. Not in a metaphysical sense, like the grand lineage of poets that went before him, but the celebrity kind. Some were A-listers – he kept a vast database on Julia Roberts – and some more obscure. In 2000, taken by the work of cult literary sensation JT LeRoy, and confusion about their identity, Killian gave public readings of their work in San Francisco, where he had lived for 20 years after moving from New York. He would also turn unknown poets into local celebrities, hosting poetry events and making rapturous introductions to crowds that were occasionally outnumbered by the people on stage. “Anyone he admired was an A-lister,” says poet and friend, Evan Kennedy, “especially unknown poets. He’d enthuse about someone, and I’d say ‘...

Events

3 w. ago Tourist in Spain warned 'we love to stab' and sent death threats – after praising beach

Some Spanish locals blame tourists for pushing up rental costs, pricing them out of popular towns and cities. Graffiti in Valencia makes their feelings clear: “Tourists go home"

Events

3 w. ago Inside Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland’s comeback event — with tickets ranging from $500 to $26,000

The founder of Fyre Festival, a disastrously organised luxury music festival which saw guests stranded on an island in the Bahamas, has hosted a comeback party.

Economics

3 w. ago The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate party dress for under £17

The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.

Economics

4 w. ago River Island shoppers say they've found the 'most perfect Christmas party dress'

The flirty burgundy dress has a unique bow detail and is perfect for upcoming Christmas parties

Politics

4 w. ago 'I'm a fashion expert and these are my top Christmas party dresses from River Island, Next and M&S'

Fashion Writer Rachel Williams has found some part frocks on the high street worth bagging at last minute.

Culture