Swede vs Turnip: A 57-Year UK Confusion
From the great swede and turnip debate to Swindon Town's title clarification and unusual garden plants. Read the latest letters to the Guardian and share your views.
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Kew Orchid Festival 2026: Chinese New Year Celebration
Kew Gardens' Orchid Festival returns in 2026 with a spectacular Chinese New Year theme. Discover dates, ticket info, and what to expect from the 30th-anniversary floral display.
Adelaide Writers' Week Cancelled for 2026
Australia's longest-running free literary festival, Adelaide Writers' Week, has been cancelled for 2026, leaving a cultural void. Explore its cherished history and the community's profound sense of loss.
Major changes coming to Richmond in 2026
Richmond upon Thames is set for a transformative 2026 with a new neighbourhood, a specialist school, and Kew Gardens' first learning centre. Discover the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Residents bid to buy council building for community centre
North Tottenham residents are fundraising to buy a vacant council building, aiming to create a people-led community centre. They fear private development could leave the site derelict.
New galleon for Diana's playground nears completion in Germany
A key part of the £3m revamp of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is being finished in Bavaria. The wooden ship will head to London's Kensington Gardens for a summer reopening.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 Cancelled Following Backlash
The Adelaide Festival board cancels its 2026 Writers' Week and resigns after disinviting Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a mass boycott. Read the full story.
Adelaide Writers' Week Future in Doubt Amid Culture Wars
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
Family photo captures grief and joy in Edinburgh garden
A mother reflects on a cherished family photo taken in an Edinburgh garden, revealing a poignant story of love, autism, and profound loss. Discover the power of images to hold both joy and sorrow.
Battersea Winter Lights cancelled for 2026
Battersea Power Station confirms its annual Winter Lights festival will not return in 2026. The landmark plans new events and will bring back the 'Aurora' installation.
Top 6 Party Holiday Breaks for 2026 Revealed
Travel expert Deborah Cicurel picks six experiential party breaks for 2026, from Rio's Carnival to a French ski music festival. Discover unique holidays to kickstart your year.
Roller Derby Show Mama Does Derby Hits Sydney & Adelaide
Theatre-maker Clare Watson's love for roller derby inspires a high-energy stage show, Mama Does Derby, featuring real skaters at Sydney Town Hall and Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Discover the sport's power and community.
New 2025 species: zombie fungus, blood orchid, UK snowdrop
Scientists name 125 new plants and fungi, including a spider-eating zombie fungus and a fly-arousing orchid. Discover why naming new species is a race against extinction.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2026: Dates & Details
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Elvis Express Departs Sydney for 2026 Parkes Festival
Elvis fever grips Sydney's Central station as the Elvis Express departs for the 2026 Parkes festival. Discover the themed carriages, economic impact, and the fans' journey. Read more about this iconic Australian event.
Battersea Winter Lights Festival 2026 Dates Announced
The free Winter Lights Festival returns to Battersea Power Station in January 2026. Discover the confirmed dates, best visiting times, and what to expect from the fifth annual illumination trail.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival 2026: Dates & Details
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
Ice Cube Plant Watering: The Surprising Verdict
Discover if the viral ice cube watering hack is a plant-saver or a shock for your tropical houseplants. We tested it on orchids and Calatheas to find the truth.
Penzance's Montol: Cornwall's Wild Winter Solstice Festival
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Walliams Dropped from Waterstones Festival
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
Man stabbed to death in Maida Vale flat row
A 40-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a violent argument at his Tollgate Gardens flat in Maida Vale. Police hunt for the killer as neighbours describe a 'frightening' scene.
Chichester's A Boy Called Christmas Review: Lacks Wonder
Chichester Festival Youth Theatre's musical adaptation of Matt Haig's 'A Boy Called Christmas' is visually charming but let down by humdrum songs and a staid script. Runs until 31 December.
Renate Reinsve on Cannes Success and Career Doubts
Norwegian star Renate Reinsve reveals how she nearly quit acting for carpentry before her Cannes-winning role in 'The Worst Person in the World'. Discover her journey with Joachim Trier.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live Concert UK Tour 2026
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert is back for 2026. The film screens with a live orchestra, DJ, and electronics. London's Royal Festival Hall hosts the first show on March 21. Get tickets now.
Maida Vale stabbing: 40-year-old man killed, no arrests
Exclusive first photos from the Maida Vale murder scene where a 40-year-old man was stabbed to death. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage as the killer remains on the loose.
Maida Vale murder: Man stabbed to death, killer on the loose
A 40-year-old man was stabbed to death in Maida Vale, West London. Police appeal for witnesses and footage as the killer remains at large. Call 101 with information.
Bondi lifesavers honour victims in shoreline tribute
Nearly 1,000 volunteer surf lifesavers stood arm-in-arm on Bondi Beach for a two-minute silence, honouring the 15 victims of the nearby park shooting. The community gathers to heal.
Gay Cinema Pioneer Rosa von Praunheim Dies at 83
Rosa von Praunheim, the provocative German film-maker whose 1971 film sparked a 'Stonewall moment', has died aged 83, days after marrying his partner. Read about his legacy.
Faith Evans Obituary: A Publishing Secretary's Legacy
Remembering Faith Evans, the highly qualified secretary whose timely phone call launched a career in publishing and a lifelong friendship. Discover her story in jazz and literature.
String Supergroup Dazzles at Beare's Chamber Music Festival
A star-studded ensemble including Janine Jansen and Kian Soltani launched Beare's new Cultural Trust with a sold-out London concert of Schubert and Schoenberg masterpieces.
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