2 d. ago Ruben Amorim ‘inspired’ by 1999 to stage another Man United miracle in Europe

Thursday’s awe-inspiring comeback against Lyon could only draw comparisons to the Champions League heroics of 1999

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7 d. ago ‘Like you’re a giant’: Edinburgh artist creates pintsize replicas of city’s pubs

Among Keith Crawley’s detailed tiny models is the Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar that includes statue of the dog“It’s almost like you’re a giant looking down on something,” says the artist Keith Crawley, describing the tiny tributes he has made to some of Edinburgh’s best-loved pubs.Crawley, 55, has recreated 12 pubs in miniature – including Barony Bar, the Cask & Barrel and the Conan Doyle, with each creation, depending on the complexity, taking up to a month to finish. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago King's tour artist is first to create paintings digitally as he draws 'whatever inspires them' to make unique record of global royal travels

Rather than look to Italian greats such as Leonardo da Vinci or Titian for inspiration this week, the monarch decided to commission something with a more modern bent.

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8 d. ago King and Queen’s tour of Italy demonstrates ‘soft power at its best’

The monarchy uses ‘soft power’ diplomacy, which eludes politicians in relatively short term posts.

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9 d. ago ‘Space junk’: huge astronaut statue coming to Perth park is one giant leap too far for many

Council criticised over plan to replace beloved public artwork with 7-metre tall effigy of spaceman created by a former Wall Street traderGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe City of Perth is under increasing pressure to drop its plans to replace one of the city’s most beloved public artworks with a 7-metre tall effigy of an astronaut, which as been derided as a piece of “factory-produced space junk”.Until four years ago, Ore Obelisk, affectionately known as The Kebab by the people of Perth, stood in the heritage-listed Stirling Gardens in the heart of the city. The 15-metre work made from local geological minerals, created by the architect, artist and Perth’s first city planner, Paul Ritter, was erected in 1971 to celebrate Western Australia’s population reaching one million, and was one of the city’s first public artworks.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Inside Mike Berry's life with drag queen brother as Are You Being Served? star dies

Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry has died at 82 as the singer and actor lived a very interesting life on screen as well as off with his creative family and drag artist brother

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1 week ago Record Store Day 2025: These are the best vinyl playing solutions from under £200 to £1000

“It’s a ritual that connects the listener with the artist and their creation in a way that a remotely-hosted data file never will”

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1 week ago Record Store Day 2025: A complete guide to getting the best out of your new vinyl

“It’s a ritual that connects the listener with the artist and their creation in a way that a remotely-hosted data file never will”

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1 week ago Iconic '90s band Fun Lovin' Criminals announce first album in 15 years

An iconic band from the nineties is set to tour the United Kingdom and Europe with new tunes as they get ready to release their first album in 15 years this summer

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1 week ago King Charles and Queen Camilla cheered by children as they marvel at famous Roman landmark

King Charles and Queen Camilla have been treated to a tour of Rome's historic Colosseum and met excited schoolchildren at the iconic landmark on the second day of their state visit to Italy

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1 week ago Royals news live: Charles and Camilla arrive for Italy tour after King’s hospital stay due to cancer treatment

Charles to become first British sovereign to address both houses of the Italian parliament

Science

1 week ago Rugged Scottish landscape inspired Beatles hit that ended up 'splitting the band'

Paul McCartney has spoken about the inspiration he has drawn from the country's landscape in his songs

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1 week ago Royals news live: Charles and Camilla begin Italy tour after King’s hospital stay due to cancer treatment

Charles to become first British sovereign to address both houses of the Italian parliament

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2 w. ago Royals news live: King Charles and Camilla to begin Italy tour after hospital visit

Charles to become first British sovereign to address both houses of the Italian parliament

Society

2 w. ago Sub Cole Palmer fails to inspire Chelsea as they draw a blank at Brentford

The England forward was introduced just before the hour.

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2 w. ago Princess Eugenie's sons get tour of King Charles' royal helicopter as it lands in London

Princess Eugenie's sons get tour of King Charles' royal helicopter as it lands in London  Daily Express

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2 w. ago British painter says Trump portrait accusations put her business in danger

Artist Sarah Boardman created the painting of the US president, which was recently taken down.

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2 w. ago Forgotten fashions: rediscovered slides show off everyday flair from the Fifties and beyond

The latest book from artist Lee Shulman, who has created the world’s largest private collection of amateur colour transparencies, has an often startling sartorial focusIt started with an impulsive eBay purchase. When Lee Shulman received the box of vintage slides he had bought from an anonymous seller, the British visual artist and film-maker could not believe the treasure he had accidentally uncovered. Beyond the impeccable quality of each image, taken in the 1950s by unnamed photographers, these were glimpses at everyday moments from everyday lives long since lost. Birthdays, family gatherings, holidays, parties, graduations – once cherished memories lovingly captured but now forgotten.Bought in 2017, that box was the catalyst for what Shulman refers to as a “complete obsession”. More than 1m slides, 14 publications and a dozen international exhibitions later, The Anonymous Project has grown into a global endeavour and the 51-year-old’s life’s work. This ever-expanding archive of ...

Culture

2 w. ago Princess Eugenie's sons get VIP tour of King Charles' royal helicopter as he touches down in London – exclusive

Princess Eugenie's sons get VIP tour of King Charles' royal helicopter as he touches down in London – exclusive  hellomagazine.com

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2 w. ago Singer Rara Sekar draws inspiration from nature, encourages people to return to simple living

Rara Sekar, an Indonesian singer, draws inspiration from nature as she encourages people to return to simple living as a way to combat climate change

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