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While in Toronto on a work shoot, Martin James Burton decided to take the opportunity to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario. The photojournalist, who is based in Lewes, East Sussex, England, had some lunch before heading in to see the art. While there he happened upon these three strangers. “The people in the picture are … Read more

Asturias is a place of mossy silence and ocean light, where mountains rise suddenly from the sea. The culture and landscape of the region are deeply intertwined – its ancient rivers are still used to chill bottles of the famed local cider on warm summer days. For much of the world, Asturias remains a mystery, but in … Read more

Born in West Sussex, Erin Doherty, 32, studied at the Guildford School of Acting and Bristol Old Vic theatre school. She played Princess Anne in The Crown and the lead in Amazon Prime’s thriller Chloe. In 2022, she starred in The Crucible at the National Theatre and, in 2024, she was in Death of England: … Read more

It is an autumn evening and a group of women have assembled in a community centre in Essex, as others Zoom in from home. They have gathered to join fitness instructor Becky Scott, in one of her MissFits Workout sessions, aimed at helping plus-size people find empowerment through movement – although all body shapes are … Read more

Henry on Anna What were you hoping for?To meet my person. But failing that, to have a warm and engaging evening with an interesting new acquaintance. First impressions?Anna was smiley and chatty right away – I’m sure we were both a little nervous, but she put me at my ease. What did you talk about?Glasgow … Read more

Coconut milk is always found front and centre in my pantry because it is a cornerstone of so much of my cooking. I buy it in bulk and rely on it to bring a voluptuous, fragrant, dairy-free creaminess to so many of my favourite dishes, from curries and dals to soups and rice dishes. It’s … Read more

I’m like a giant panda in that 98% of what I eat comes from plants. It’s a long story, but the short version is that I love animals alive and vegetables on my plate. If I think about who I am and how I eat, I am built from Gujarati ingenuity and Lincolnshire produce when … Read more

Adventure has always been in my blood. Growing up in south Wales in the 60s, my dad was in the Royal Navy and I used to devour stories like Swallows and Amazons. My mum would often send me out to play in the woods to keep me busy – I suppose you could say I … Read more

It used to be that the only spending associated with pet ownership was on food, vet bills, a basket and the occasional treat or toy. No longer. These days there are glittery gold bow ties that claim to make your cat “look good, feel great”. There are Crocs and mouthwashes for dogs. There are puppy harnesses, … Read more

For the second leg of our band’s nationwide tour we’ve hired a van for all our stuff, but it only has three seats, so the rest of us are following in two cars. We have agreed that no changes will be made to the show, but halfway to Bristol a revised set list appears on … Read more