Hunt for the book thief: The inside story of the mystery that baffled the literary world
Hundreds of editors, authors, agents and literary scouts all over the world had already been duped into emailing hundreds of other advance manuscripts, generally in the form…
How TV changed the way we dress, from Succession to Killing Eve
From top left, clockwise, to bottom left: Lily Collins in Emily in Paris – très chic, in a green coat from Chanel’s Cruise 2020 collection; Jodie Comer…
Beatrix Potter’s guide to spring cleaning the traditional way
Hill Top’s modern-day cleaners contend with greater challenges than Rogerson could ever have envisioned. Potter probably suspected that the house would be of interest to fans of…
How to find your very own house wine
It’s often said that most wine is drunk within 48 hours of purchase. Quite how much is up for debate, though the Australian company Treasury Wine Estates…
‘My boarding school bully has started working with me – and pretends she didn’t make my life hell’
Dear A&E, I’m a 45-year-old woman and I’ve found myself working in the same company as my boarding school bully. She pretends nothing happened and actually makes…
Memorial, demolition or vertical forest: the fight for the future of Grenfell Tower
The idea originated in part from Marcio Gomes, 42, an IT technician who lived for a decade on the 21st floor of Grenfell with his wife, Andreia,…
Meet Ben Houchen, the Tory mayor who’d have Mrs Thatcher spluttering into her tea
‘What we’re trying to say to young people is: “Look, if you want to fight climate change, if you want to give back to the world, you…
The 10 best home decorating rules top interior experts swear by
If you do go dark in a room, ‘bring in texture and cosiness – natural elements help to bring softness,’ adds Sophie, ‘and make sure you have layered lighting…
How to get a better smile in 2022 — teeth tweakments that will instantly make you look younger
Teeth whitening Even skin tone is considered a measure of youth, and the same is true of teeth. ‘As we age,’ warns Dr Marques, ‘teeth can get…
My mother has dementia – but can still remember the Nazi doctor who gave her ‘medicine’ at Auschwitz
A month after leaving Siberia, Alina and Olga reached Tallinn. The city was bedlam. Six months earlier, the Nazis had been bombing it. Now the Germans were…
Bryony Gordon on depression: ‘I woke up with an elephant on my chest this morning’
When lockdowns were first announced, many were relieved that they no longer had to commute to work, that they got to spend more time at home. I…
How to declutter your home and keep it permanently tidy in 2022
Most of us will be using the beginning of 2022 to make a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions often include eating less meat, being more eco-friendly or…
How to get a better smile in 2022 — Teeth tweakments that will make you look instantly younger
Teeth whitening Even skin tone is considered a measure of youth, and the same is true of teeth. ‘As we age,’ warns Dr Marques, ‘teeth can get…
The 5 best facial oils to nourish your tired winter skin
Winter has a way of pivoting my skincare routine in a new direction. Not because the weather is colder, though that certainly has an impact, but because…
8 best and most essential vitamin supplements every woman needs to take in their 40s in winter 2022
All anyone’s asking me about these days is supplements; which ones help you to sleep, give skin a glow, boost immunity, curb anxiety, increase energy… it seems…
6 best beauty products every woman over 50 needs in their skincare routine in 2022
I used to think it was just my bathroom cabinet that was out of control. Recently though, a friend, despairing about her ever-expanding beauty routine, showed me…
Are you applying your face serum the wrong way? Here’s how to do it correctly
The problem with ‘HA’ is that it’s often either too large a molecule (it comes in different molecular weights) to pass through the skin’s surface or it…
What Vera Lynn was really like behind closed doors
Above: one of Lynn’s sketchbooks from the 1930s. She was taught by Arthur Segal, a Romanian artist who fled Nazi Germany. His school in north London encouraged…
How to look less tired: the best beauty tricks for a fresher morning look
Does anyone else feel like no matter how hard they plan for an early night… it just never seems to happen? Every time my head hits the…
Benedict Cumberbatch on Louis Wain: ‘He’s a quiet hero in a very loud, mechanised Victorian world’
In the wake of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, interest in his drawings is escalating. ‘When the film was released in Canada in October, I had…
Benedict Cumberbatch on Louis Wain: ‘He’s a quiet hero in a very loud, mechanised Victorian world’
In the wake of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, interest in his drawings is escalating. ‘When the film was released in Canada in October, I had…
How to make the most of small spaces in your home in 2021, with interior design tips from the experts
A small living room needn’t stop you from having plenty of seating, as this one by interior designer Sarah Peake demonstrates. The choice of furniture is particularly…
How to save thousands on your home renovation and give your living space an update
Dressing new windows with curtains, blinds or shutters can be a significant expense that you may not have factored into your budget. If you’re set on shutters,…
Benedict Cumberbatch on playing Louis Wain: ‘He’s a quiet hero in a very loud, mechanised Victorian world’
In the wake of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, interest in his drawings is escalating. ‘When the film was released in Canada in October, I had…
Dancer Erina Takahashi: ‘Whatever age you are, there are nerves, but it’s good to have nerves’
After I graduated, I joined the company and I’ve been with the English National Ballet ever since. As a child, I had The Nutcracker on video and…