5 h. ago Should Edinburgh get extra funds to deal with the festivals and royal visits?

Miles Briggs MSP says the capital needs more support to deal with large gatherings.

Economics

30 h. ago Philharmonia/Rouvali review – Fazil Say’s concerto sounds an urgent wakeup call

Royal Festival Hall, LondonThe UK premiere of the Turkish composer’s piano concerto Mother Earth was balanced with theatrical Sibelius and a sure-footed reading of Dvorak’s upbeat Eighth SymphonyThe Philharmonia closed their 80th-anniversary season in style with a pair of late-Romantic big hitters and the UK premiere of a seven-movement piano concerto by Turkish composer Fazil Say. With nature at its heart, the programme journeyed from the frozen wastes of Finland to the sun-kissed woodlands of Bohemia and beyond.En Saga, a last-minute substitute for Falla’s Love the Magician, was Sibelius’s first tone poem, poorly received in 1893 but successfully revised nine years later. The composer refused to furnish any specific literary explanations, yet the colourful score is redolent with imagery, from patriotic pageantry to dusky forests and midnight sleigh rides. It proved meat and drink to fellow Finn Santtu-Matias Rouvali. Plunging into its shadowy dramas, the conductor sustained the mu...

Politics

30 h. ago Philharmonia/ Rouvali review – Fazil Say’s concerto sounds an urgent wakeup call

Royal Festival Hall, LondonThe UK premiere of the Turkish composer’s piano concerto Mother Earth was balanced with theatrical Sibelius and a sure-footed reading of Dvorak’s upbeat Eighth SymphonyThe Philharmonia closed their 80th-anniversary season in style with a pair of late-Romantic big hitters and the UK premiere of a seven-movement piano concerto by Turkish composer Fazil Say. With nature at its heart, the programme journeyed from the frozen wastes of Finland to the sun-kissed woodlands of Bohemia and beyond.En Saga, a last-minute substitute for Falla’s Love the Magician, was Sibelius’s first tone poem, poorly received in 1893 but successfully revised nine years later. The composer refused to furnish any specific literary explanations, yet the colourful score is redolent with imagery, from patriotic pageantry to dusky forests and midnight sleigh rides. It proved meat and drink to fellow Finn Santtu-Matias Rouvali. Plunging into its shadowy dramas, the conductor sustained the mu...

Politics

45 h. ago How Royal curtains have been recycled into festive stockings

The group based in Scotland used materials from Sandringham

Politics

47 h. ago Sandringham curtains transformed into festive stockings for charity auction

Curtains from Sandringham House have been turned into Christmas stockings

Politics

47 h. ago Sandringham curtains recycled into festive stockings for royal charity auction

The stockings have been made by members of a sewing bee based in another stately home with a royal connection – Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Sport

4 d. ago Zara Tindall breaks silence on royal Christmas plans as Andrew scandal rages on

Zara Tindall, Princess Anne's daughter, has spoken out on the plans the Royal Family has for the festive season during a glitzy date night with husband Mike

Politics

4 d. ago Kate Middleton has ‘surprise up her sleeve’ – but there’s a risk

Kate Middleton's annual Together at Christmas carol concert has become one of the royal family's most important and poignant festive events, and the Princess of Wales never fails to impress

Politics

5 d. ago Pick up your Royals’ Christmas OK! Collector’s Edition for 2025

Don't miss your chance to pick up this festive, royal spectacular at all good newsagents

Politics

5 d. ago King Charles lines up special Christmas appearance on huge BBC show

The monarch is following in the steps of other royal family members and featuring in a unique festive show, all while highlighting an important cause

Politics

2 w. ago Royal expert claims Prince George decision shows 'royal revolution' has begun

Prince George was seen at the Festival of Remembrance earlier this month, and royal author Robert Jobson says the way he acted at the event was a sign of how the monarchy was changing

Politics

2 w. ago EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 opening gala at Royal Festival Hall: 'off to a sumptuous start'

A dazzling roster of soloists paid tribute to London and jazz legends

Politics

2 w. ago Kate Middleton to pay moving tribute to late royal with touching festive gesture

The Princess of Wales is set to pay tribute to a one member of the Royal Family with a thoughtful act at the upcoming ‘Together at Christmas’ concert

Politics

2 w. ago US government shutdown nears end as House approves funding deal

White House says President Trump will sign the bill on Wednesday night

Economics

2 w. ago Kensington Palace gives major update on Kate Middleton's beloved Christmas tradition

The Princess of Wales is set to pay an emotional tribute to a late royal as the first details have emerged about her annual festive carol concert at Westminster Abbey next month

Politics

2 w. ago US government shutdown nears an end as House approves funding deal

White House says bill would be signed by President Trump on Wednesday night

Economics

3 w. ago Senate approves funding deal to end longest US government shutdown

Bill, which passed 60-40 but does not include key health concession demanded by Democrats, now heads to HouseThe Senate on Monday approved a funding package that is expected to bring to a close the longest government shutdown in US history, after a coalition of Democrats broke from their party and voted with Republicans, in a move that has enraged many in their caucus.The vote passed in a 60-40 tally, with seven Democrats and one independent joining all Republicans to approve a compromise deal that would fund most federal agencies through January. The agreement, which next goes to the House of Representatives, does not directly address the expiring tax credits for healthcare premiums, the issue at the center of the 40-day stalemate between Democrats and Republicans, though the Senate majority leader John Thune has promised a Senate vote later this year on the subsidies. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Andrew's 'tragic Christmas plans' after unusual delivery arrives at Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew has been banned from the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, and is facing his final festive season at Royal Lodge

Events

3 w. ago Senators take step toward ending historic government shutdown

Tentative deal would punt funding fight to January, while handing Democrats a clear victory

Events

3 w. ago D.C. holds its breath as senators cut deal that would end shutdown

Tentative deal would punt funding fight to January, while handing Democrats a clear victory

Economics