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A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher review – a masterpiece of criticism

This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 300 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie Smith

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Computer-generated image of the exterior of the Harry Potter shop, which is set to open in London's Oxford Street in November.

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UK's largest Harry Potter shop comes to London's Oxford Street

Warner Bros says the flagship store will be inspired by magical Diagon Alley and open on 4 November.

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Man with white hair standing next to a 6ft Terminator

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Welsh film lover shares home with life-sized collectibles

Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.

NewsdeskAug 11, 20262 min read

Golden Shine, 2024, which was in the John Ruskin prize shortlist exhibition in 2025

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Hermione Carline obituary

Other lives: Textile designer and artist whose style was neither fully abstract nor entirely representational

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Prof Wyn Evans outside the Institute of Astronomy, which is a stone building with a dome and classical-style pillars and portico at its entrance. He appears to be in his 60s with short grey hair. He wears a blue and white shirt with small checks under a dark blue jacket.

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University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rules

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Amanda Knox. A 39-year-old woman with long brown hair and wearing a blue jumper smiles at the camera. She is in front of a plain purple background.

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Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

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Olivia Colman (Leda) in the film adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s The Lost Daughter.

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Feel the burn: why holidays from hell make for blistering fiction

Family fallouts, failing marriages, sunburn, food poisoning ... from Deborah Levy’s hypnotic and disturbing Hot Milk to All In, Claire Powell’s all-inclusive nightmare, Leon Craig looks at the best novels about vile vacations

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Culture

I Give You My Silence by Mario Vargas Llosa review – Nobel laureate’s final novel is a love letter to Peru

This fascinating, eccentric book becomes a quirky primer on Peruvian music and culture

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Good luck if you’re waiting for A-level results. Just don’t ask me what to do next

I’m all in favour of university – but I don’t have to pay the enormous fees, writes Zoe Williams

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You Won’t Get Free of It by Rachel Aviv review – a subtle study of the mother-daughter bond

The most complex of female relationships is thrown into sharp relief in this moving series of essays

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Two women in green hoodies and tights wear fake long noses and tails, laughing together outdoors

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A bit on the nose! The world’s longest-running photography exhibition – in pictures

Now on its 167th edition, the Royal Photographic Society’s annual show features moving explorations of kinks, visual disorders … and long-snouted clowns

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Could you predict which children will be Neets? No – and it’s unfair to ask that of teachers

The idea of government adviser Alan Milburn sounds laudable. But it’s asking too much of a system already struggling to meet society’s demands, says education writer Daisy Christodoulou

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Artist render of the proposed Sydney town hall square redevelopment.

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Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning

Lord mayor says town hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’

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Standing on high ground above a valley, Michael Sheen looks towards the camera with rolling hills and patchwork fields stretching into the distance. He is wearing a brown jacket with a green patterned jumper. Sheen has grey hair and facial hair. Strong afternoon sunlight and heavy clouds create dramatic contrasts across the rural landscape.

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Michael Sheen investigates cancer concern around chemical dumping

The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

NewsdeskAug 10, 20264 min read

A mural of Tupac shows his face, and the phrase: Live by the gun die by the gun

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30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder

It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.

NewsdeskAug 10, 20266 min read

Sullivan Fortner performing at Newport jazz festival in 2022.

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‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina

The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors

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Overmono review – irresistible dance duo swap club intimacy for well-earned spectacle

Playing their biggest headlining gig to date, the Russell brothers are in a bouncy mood, though their grandstanding rave melodies lose some punch in an outdoor environment

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An indigenous photographic history of America – in pictures

Indigenous photography: identity, land and community

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Students face ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes

Exclusive: Analysis finds cost of higher education ‘falls overwhelmingly on the individual’

NewsdeskAug 10, 20263 min read

Noah Ritter (Prince Rhaegar Targaryen) and Harmony Rose-Bremner (Lyanna Stark) facing each other in costume in a scene from Game of Thrones: The Mad King. She has an arm outstretched with her palm on his chest

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'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare

The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.

NewsdeskAug 9, 20265 min read

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We know sleep, exercise and diet are vital for health. But why?

The benefits of all three come down to a crucial piece of cellular kit

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Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind

Nas performs his gritty but intricate 90s classics, sharing the bill on the first London edition of the Roots Picnic festival with Questlove and co’s exuberant funk

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‘Chris Martin seems nice – but Coldplay make me feel carsick!’: Lucy Beaumont’s honest playlist

As a tween, Hull’s finest learned the rap from Waterfalls – now she blubs to prog. But which song from a British singer-songwriter is her guilty pleasure?

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A man with grey hair is stood outside Knebworth house wearing a blue denim jacket covered in band badges

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Owner's memories of Queen and Oasis in his garden in Knebworth

This weekend is the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury.

NewsdeskAug 9, 20261 min read