The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy review – deeply personal study of ‘an old-fashioned imperial war’
The great chronicler of Ukraine breaks new ground in his rigorous and elegant analysis of Europe’s …
Showing posts from April, 2023
Will no party admit that Britain blundered on Brexit? | William Keegan
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Polling reveals most voters can now see through the referendum’s lies much more clearly than their …
NHS leader asks union to let striking nurses go back to work for emergencies
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Health service bosses say patient safety could be at risk when nurses in England stage 28-hour stop…
‘People want to be green’: the rise of Devon eco-bedmaker Naturalmat
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Recently B Corp certified, Naturalmat is the first bed and mattress firm to achieve the ethical sta…
UK failing to honour net zero farming pledges, report finds
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Exclusive: Projected emissions drop for agriculture and land use 58% below target in original net z…
James Corden says goodbye to a changed late-night TV ecosystem
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The British actor-comedian leaves his Late Late Show – and Carpool Karaoke – after eight years and …
Western Lane by Chetna Maroo review – a tender debut
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The tensions of family life are vividly conveyed in this novel of growing pains, grief and squash …
Our £1,500 Furniture Village sofa has led to nothing but discomfort
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It was damaged and after five attempts to fix it, the store now says it is costing it too much Two…
August Blue by Deborah Levy review – double trouble in Greece
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A doppelganger leads the way to suppressed secrets in the author’s wistful, fabular new novel A yo…
Eurostar urged to carry adrenaline injectors in first-aid kit after medical alert
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A doctor was shocked to find no anti-allergy pens on board the train, though operator says law forb…
Stephen Lawrence came to symbolise so much. But he was also my little boy | Neville Lawrence
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Thirty years on, my child’s killers still walk free and the Met is resisting reform – that is why I…
From festivals to glamping: 20 great UK campsites with a difference
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With summer pop-ups, nature, watersports and foodie options, these sites with a twist will appeal t…
‘Unzip your tent and take in the magic’: readers’ favourite UK campsites
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From the wild Highlands to the sunny Scilly Isles, our campers enjoy the simple pleasures of life: …
SNP in shock: a party that surged to power but forgot about self-governance
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Scottish National party was outwardly successful but behind the scenes it was chaotic, say insiders…
Ryanair proves clueless about terms of its own Flexi Plus flight offer
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It’s a high-priced peace-of-mind service … which offered one customer anything but I live off the …
Pity the coronation chefs – theirs is a thankless and debasing task
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Creating a commemorative recipe is tricky. Coronation chicken is delicious, but its specific mix of…
How can we release equity from our home as we start retirement plans?
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The property is worth £330,000 and we have no dependants – we know a lifetime mortgage is one optio…
Granta 163: Best of Young British Novelists 5 review – more solipsism than state of the nation
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The latest celebration of emerging literary talent brings thrills, charm and emotional punch to the…
Gloriously unorthodox … Greece’s wilder side has plenty of adventures in store
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The authors of a new guide to wild Greece know where to find rugged landscapes, pristine beaches an…
TV tonight: meet the people planning bank raids in Lebanon
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to a couple taking desperate measures. Plus: the penultimate episode of…
‘I had a reckless feeling of destiny’: photographer Jill Furmanovsky on Blondie, Bob Marley and rock’s boys’ club
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From a snarling Debbie Harry to a radiant Amy Winehouse, Furmanovsky reveals the layers of her comp…
‘Joining the picket line is a last stand’: junior doctors on the four-day strike
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Three doctors share their views on the dispute that will lead to 350,000 cancelled appointments in …
Foraging, art and history in the Kent Downs
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Nature and tales of the past are brought to life along the North Downs Way and around Canterbury by…
War crimes tribunal centres on how much former Kosovan president knew
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Once feted by Tony Blair and Madeleine Albright, Hashim Thaçi stands accused in The Hague of compli…
The new LGBTQ+ lit list, chosen by writers
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From sensational memoirs to sublime poetry, Douglas Stuart, Ali Smith, Colm TóibÃn and others share…
Wales to conserve ruins of medieval court of its last native prince
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Government to take over care of Llys Rhosyr, the 13th-century site used by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, to…
TV tonight: seven celebrity pilgrims take a hugely emotional trip
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The intrepid trekkers travel through Portugal. Plus: snowmobiles and shootouts in the Bavarian Alps…
The Colston connection: how Prince William’s Kensington Palace home is linked to slavery
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Palace was residence of William III, who was given shares in slave-transport company, and successiv…
Horror stories of energy firms that are enough to make you scream
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My four-act tale of phantoms and gas-lighting will chill your bones Occasionally, I like to entert…
Blue Bag Life review – raw self-portrait of a life dogged by other people’s addiction
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Shot mostly on her mobile phone, Lisa Selby documents her troubled childhood and her partner’s jour…
‘They are men … they do nothing’: inside the home lives of women around the world
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From Bogotá to Dhaka, women are likely to shoulder the bulk of chores and childcare. Six women talk…
Teachers should not have to fear Ofsted | Letters
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Before the inspectorate existed local education authority teams used to know their schools intimate…
‘Why mine so close?’: the fight to protect the pristine Okefenokee swamp
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An Alabama company wants to mine near the 440,000-acre Georgia swamp, but locals and scientists fea…