3 h. ago I watched a musical about William Wallace over a pint in Scotland

Musical Ballad Lines has secured a London run.

Politics

3 h. ago Rising Sun pub pulls Abba and Tina Turner tribute nights after complaint

Terry Kenny, of the Rising Sun pub in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, expressed his fury after the establishment was issued with "noise nuisance" notice from the council

Politics

4 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

9 h. ago Gorillaz bring out De La Soul while playing Plastic Beach in full

Last Saturday saw the band play their acclaimed second album Demon Days in full.

Politics

11 h. ago Marvel actor forced to sit out stunt scenes during filming after serious injury

Channing Tatum sustained a leg injury during the production of Avengers: Doomsday, requiring a stand-in for numerous stunts.

Culture

12 h. ago Lewis Capaldi calls out celebrities who ‘lied’ about checking in on him during music break

Lewis Capaldi has called out celebrities who “lied” about reaching out to him during his two-year career hiatus.

Politics

13 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley grilled on Billy Ray Cyrus relationship in awkward Loose Women interview

Elizabeth Hurley has opened up about her relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus during her appearance on Loose Women.

Events

13 h. ago Miley Cyrus says mother advised her to be with ‘wrong guy’ because they were hot

Cyrus, 32, rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel programme Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit songs We Can’t Stop and Flowers.

Politics

14 h. ago Fermin Lopez explains Chelsea and Manchester United transfer snub as Lamine Yamal weighs in on talks

Fermin Lopez was the subject of interest from the two Premier League giants in the summer transfer window

Sport

14 h. ago Jennifer Aniston reveals why she always snubs the Met Gala despite being invited

Friends icon Jennifer Aniston has opened up on why she continues to avoid a Met Gala appearance while the biggest names in showbiz take to the iconic event in New York

Politics

15 h. ago Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Gray welcomes £1.8m funding support for arts and cultural festivals

The politician says this will help to "put the spotlight on artistic talent" throughout the country, including in his constituency.

Economics

15 h. ago Outcry as Swedish ‘cultural canon’ snubs Abba and anything since 1975

Critics argue ‘shared map’ of Swedish culture is ‘very exclusionary’ and a ‘nationalist education project’The Gustav Vasa 1541 bible, Pippi Longstocking, Ikea, the right to roam, paternity leave, Sámi joiks, the Nobel prize and works by Ingmar Bergman and August Strindberg all made it into Sweden’s long-awaited, much-criticised proposal for a “cultural canon”.However, notable omissions from the list of 100 works and references that have formed Sweden’s culture and history – intended, its creators said in Uppsala on Tuesday, to establish a “shared map and compass” for Swedish citizens and new arrivals to Sweden – included Abba and anything from after 1975, a period that has seen Sweden transform into an international, multicultural society. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Cabinet Secretary backs call for major shift in venue accessibility

Scotland’s Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has backed Sight Scotland’s Accessible Venues Campaign in its mission to ensure every theatre, concert hall and cultural venue in Scotland is truly accessible for people with vision impairment.

Politics

18 h. ago Edinburgh art show spotlights youth mental health and need for safe creative spaces

Edinburgh charity U-evolve, which has been supporting young people’s mental health since 2015, will host The Art of Taking Up Space, a three-day exhibition showcasing artwork created and curated by young people across the city. The free exhibition takes place from 30th September to 2nd October 2025 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith.

Politics

19 h. ago Gabrielle Creevy on Black Doves, Eve Myles and The Guest: 'Wales will always have my heart'

With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with

Politics

19 h. ago How Gabrielle Creevy went from working at her local gym to starring in The Guest

With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with

Politics

19 h. ago Frankenstein Reviews: What critics are saying about Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein ahead of its release

After shooting around Scotland in 2024, the first reviews for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein are in.

Politics

20 h. ago The Summer I Turned Pretty: why are we all falling hard for this YA show?

Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah is suddenly all anybody can talk about

Politics

20 h. ago 'Tricky' – Alexander Isak sounds warning over Liverpool debut that fans won't want to hear

Alexander Isak has completed a move from Newcastle to Liverpool for a British record fee, but now all eyes will be on just when the Swedish superstar can make his debut for his new club

Events

20 h. ago Klarna revives New York IPO plan with valuation of up to $14bn

Swedish fintech aims to raise up to $1.27bn less than six months after postponing previous attempt to go public

Economics