Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
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Discover how one writer found a fun, free way to combat anxiety through spontaneous dancing at home. Learn the rules for 'dancing it out' to reclaim calm.
Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.
Lara Simpson deceived pupils and colleagues with a fake cancer diagnosis and death. Struck off the teaching register, she is now running a dance school for children in Thurso. Discover the shocking details.
Strictly Come Dancing cancels its dance-off as drag star La Voix is forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury. Find out what happens next.
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
As Strictly Come Dancing heads to Blackpool, discover why the series would be lost without the extraordinary talents of Lewis Cope and Amber Davies. Read the full analysis.
Don't miss Strictly's iconic Blackpool Week! Get the 2025 schedule, show times, and all essential details for this milestone episode. Tune in this weekend!
A triumphant return for Sadler's Wells' postponed Composer series. Three choreographers respond to Nico Muhly's vivid scores in an unforgettable night of dance. Book now!
British Airways becomes naming partner for the new AEG arena and theatre at the £1.3bn Olympia regeneration. Members gain early ticket access and Avios points.
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As Akram Khan Company presents its last touring show Thikra: Night of Remembering, Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and other collaborators share intimate stories about working with the dance visionary.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are in uproar after favourite Vicky Pattison was shockingly eliminated from the 2025 series just before Blackpool week. Get the full story and reaction.
Vicky Pattison becomes the seventh celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 after a tense dance-off against Balvinder Sopal. Read the full results and exit interview.