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He was a digital art pioneer, making himself an avatar in disturbing films. Now Ed Atkins has a new medium: the pandemic Post-it note. Ahead of a major Tate show, we meet the shapeshifting artistWhen he was younger and his parents were out of the house, Ed Atkins used to sit on the landing and force himself to imagine all the ways they might die. “My thinking was that if I imagined it first, then it would be very unlikely to actually happen,” says the 42-year-old artist.Atkins’ parents didn’t succumb to any of the ways he had invented. But during the final year of his master’s course, his father, Philip, was diagnosed with cancer and died six months later, during Atkins’ degree show, in 2009. “It’s a huge thing, obviously, losing your father,” says the artist. “And it started to feed into what I was reading and was interested in. His death, and death generally, is in all of my work.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Take the roof off: outside meets inside in a radically artistic Italian home

A creative couple’s house in the Romagna countryside is where sculptural simplicity meets curated eclecticismTucked into the rolling hills between Bertinoro and Cesena, Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba’s home is not just a place to live, it is a testament to the seamless fusion of art, nature and design. For the celebrated sculptor, artist and designer, whose whimsical creations have captivated the design world, this sanctuary is both a refuge and a continuous source of inspiration.“When I first visited the land, I was struck by its natural beauty,” he recalls. “The terrain had a peculiar shape – an almost perfectly rectangular hilltop. As I explored, two roe deer wandered past, an almost magical encounter. That was the moment I knew I would build my home-atelier right here.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Rangers duo conjure Birmingham City magic as Chris Davies drops double transfer hint

On-loan pair Ben Davies and Kieran Dowell combined in Saturday's 4-1 dismantling of Shrewsbury Town

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21 h. ago Wales rugby star pulls off 'extraordinary' moment to leave commentators and viewers stunned

Tomos Williams knocked over two conversions and produced a moment of magic to spur on his side to victory.

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22 h. ago Let Britain’s magical, mythical creatures inspire a patriotism untainted by politics | Kate Maltby

A new set of Royal Mail stamps on regional folklore reminds us of our deep roots to the landIt is possible to have too much trust in a marriage. The mythic Welsh warrior Lleu Llaw Gyffes, who appears to have been bigger on brawn than brain, once came home to find his wife, the flower-maiden Blodeuwedd, weeping with fear over premonitions of his death. She begged Lleu to prove that he was, as rumoured, invincible.Lleu, who had clearly not read the story of Delilah, thought it was a good idea to reveal to his wife each of the unlikely and incongruous conditions that would make it possible for a rival to kill him: among other kinks, they required him to be caught outdoors on a riverbank with one foot straddling a thatched cauldron and one on a wriggling goat. Lo and behold, in one year’s time Lleu found himself being struck down in exactly that pose by Blodeuwedd and her lover, the hunter Gronw Pebr. The story is still told to explain the peculiar shape of the Stone of Gronw, sitting t...

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35 h. ago Superdrug's £10 'no stick' lip butter is so smooth it's even converting gloss haters

"I'm not normally a gloss girl, but this is different. It does not have that sticky texture; it feels smooth to put on, and the applicator is fab. The shape makes it easy to apply. I have had compliments from friends who don't normally notice a lip colour."

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40 h. ago Hindu priest 'raped and sexually assaulted vulnerable women and took £128k from one after telling them he was a god and knew black magic'

A Hindu priest revered by followers 'as a God' raped and sexually assaulted two 'vulnerable' devotees, a court has heard.

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46 h. ago What time is the FA Cup on TV? BBC and ITV schedule and channel details

The magic of the FA Cup is in the air this weekend ⚽

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48 h. ago Liverpool news: Arne Slot target talks up Reds move as new contract effort fails

Liverpool's summer plans are beginning to take shape with replacements having to be sought with Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid edging closer this week

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53 h. ago Why Sunshine on Leith actor George MacKay is singing about climate crisis in his new film

An apocalyptic musical raises questions about survival for the shape-shifting actor

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56 h. ago Heather Graham, 55, hasn't aged a day since 1997's Boogie Nights with busty display on set

When on the set of a remake of the 1980s horror film The Entity, Graham looked shapely as she was seen in a sexy pale pink nightie. The sleepwear was skimpy showing off her chest

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62 h. ago How my dream job turned me into an alcoholic: DOROTHY HERSON

It was 2.30am when I realised I was indisputably not cut out to be a corporate lawyer. My hands hovered, trembling, over the keyboard.

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62 h. ago Ravneet Gill’s recipe for Boston cream pie cupcakes | The sweet spot

A sumptuous take on the Boston cream pie, in the shape of a cupcakeThese cupcakes are a playful twist on the classic Boston cream pie. I’ve added cocoa powder to the cake, while keeping the classic custard filling really rich and luscious, but the real star is an easy creme patissiere that saves on time without sacrificing flavour. Friends have declared them “amazing”, and they’d be a strong contender for any work Bake Off competition or casual celebration. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Jelly Good Show! But enjoy frogspawn magic in its natural home

RSPCA experts have appealed to children, parents and teachers to resist the temptation to take frog and toad spawn home to watch it grow into adult amphibians.

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67 h. ago Trying on 'magic shaping' M&S jeans made my figure look ten times better

The retailer's Magic Shaping High Waisted Skinny Jeans felt good on and improved my shape

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68 h. ago Creamfields 2025: Swedish House Mafia announced as Saturday headliner as day splits now revealed

Start plotting your movements over Creamfields with day and stage splits taking shape in 2025

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3 d. ago How my dream job turned me into an alcoholic addict: DOROTHY HERSON

It was 2.30am when I realised I was indisputably not cut out to be a corporate lawyer. My hands hovered, trembling, over the keyboard.

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3 d. ago Britain and France WILL lead 'reassurance force' in Ukraine after peace deal with delegation heading to Kyiv within days to discuss the plan, Macron reveals

A Franco-British delegation will head to Ukraine in the coming days to discuss what Emmanuel Macron calls a 'reassurance force' and the future shape of the Ukrainian army.

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3 d. ago Ed Sheeran stuns onlookers and commuters by busking in disguise

The Shape of you singer, was caught by fans busking in New York with an alternative disguise.

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3 d. ago Blockbuster returns to UK and you can grab VHS tapes like the good old days

To celebrate its new sharing bars, KitKat is bringing the magic back by re-opening Blockbuster for a limited time only – and customers can pick up a free VHS movie

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