Landscape Artist of the Year 2026 begins on Sky Arts
Stephen Mangan returns to host the art competition from Derwentwater. Plus, what to watch tonight including The Traitors and Digging for Britain.
Stephen Mangan returns to host the art competition from Derwentwater. Plus, what to watch tonight including The Traitors and Digging for Britain.
At 80, Sean Scully's new Paris exhibition reveals how a shattered childhood and personal loss fuel his powerful abstract art. The Irish-born painter discusses his quest to 'break hearts' through colour.
As trust in traditional media wanes, independent journalists are finding success with subscriber-funded newsletters and niche reporting, covering stories mainstream outlets avoid. Explore the rise of this new media landscape.
Tate Modern announces a landmark Frida Kahlo exhibition for summer 2026. 'Frida: The Making of an Icon' will showcase 130 works, exploring her art, life, and global legacy. Book your tickets soon!
Obituary for sculptor and painter Marie Goodenough, whose original and humorous work was exhibited across the UK. A look at her life, art, and legacy in Northumberland and beyond.
Discover the best places to celebrate the 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year in London, from Chinatown parades to Greenwich lantern workshops. Plan your festive weekend now.
Your complete guide to the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade for the Year of the Horse. Find the start time, full route map from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown, and all key details for the February 22 celebrations.
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'Dune: Part Three', discover the gripping books you need to read in 2026 before they become major movie blockbusters. Start your reading list now!
Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia to pioneer responsible AI tools for music creation, aiming to protect copyright and prevent generic 'AI slop'. A potential industry blueprint emerges.
Award-winning Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer is devastated after Australia Post lost a valuable commissioned painting. The postal service apologises as the search continues.
Molly Parkin, the celebrated Welsh artist, writer and fashion editor known for her bohemian lifestyle, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable journey from the valleys to Chelsea.
A walk through Comins Coch, Ceredigion, reveals the frozen beauty and resilient wildlife in the quiet aftermath of a fierce gale. Discover the turning year among frost, catkins, and quarries.
UK arts organisations are providing therapeutic support to performers, challenging the myth that suffering is essential for great art. Discover how this shift is creating safer, more powerful productions.
Our review of The Artist – Grand Hotel of Art in Bilbao, a 5-star boutique hotel filled with contemporary masterpieces, featuring a Michelin Key restaurant and stunning Guggenheim views. Discover if it's worth the buzz.
Get ready for a massive year in entertainment. Our definitive guide covers everything from Oasis reunion rumours and Madonna's comeback to AI cinema, K-pop returns, and Zendaya's box office dominance.
Helen Wilding has spent seven years sketching every detail of Melbourne's Brunswick Street. She estimates the project documenting cafes, pubs and city life could take another decade to complete.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest and sunniest year on record, with a mean temperature of 10.09°C. Experts link the record-breaking heat to human-induced climate change. Discover the full data and impacts.
London welcomed 2026 with its spectacular New Year's Day Parade, celebrating its 40th anniversary. See the giant balloons, marching bands, and vibrant floats that filled Westminster.
Your complete guide to 2026's biggest television, from the return of 'Rivals' and 'Baby Reindeer' follow-up to a new 'Buffy' and major drama series. Dates and details inside.
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
Celebrity make-up artist Jasen Kaplan has died at 46. Kelly Osbourne and Bethenny Frankel lead tributes to the 'sweet guy' and 'one-of-a-kind gem'. Police are investigating.
A violent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw two fatalities from fireworks, a historic church destroyed by fire, and unprecedented attacks on emergency services. Read the full report on the night of chaos.
Crowds lined London's streets for the colourful New Year's Day Parade, featuring 8,000 performers. Mayor Sadiq Khan hails the capital's celebrations as the world's greatest. Read more.
A Devon artist is creating an artwork from the final letters sent through Denmark's 400-year-old postal service, which ended in December. Discover the poignant stories behind the last post.
From Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, cities worldwide ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays. See how the global celebrations unfolded in our round-up. Discover the highlights now.
Welcome 2026 with our curated list of 35 uplifting New Year quotes, messages, and wishes from Brad Paisley, CS Lewis, and more. Perfect for sharing hope and positivity.
Discover why sweeping or washing on January 1st is seen as bad luck across cultures. From washing away loved ones to sweeping off good fortune, we explore the folklore and offer lucky alternatives for 2026.
Start 2026 with a stellar TV line-up. The Traitors returns, Stranger Things concludes, and The Night Manager is back after a decade. Your ultimate viewing guide.
Explore the boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations of 1926 in Albert Square, Manchester, and the gayest post-war festivities in London, from St Paul's to the Albert Hall.
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.