London New Year’s Eve fireworks: watch the display

A breathtaking display of fireworks lit up London’s night sky on New...

2.2% rail fare hike criticised by many

Politicians and trade unions have heavily criticised Network Rail following today’s...

Birdman

Alejandro González Iñárritu, who presented 21 Grams in Venice in 2003, is back with a...

Dress to impress for NYE: Three ideas for a stunning look

New Year’s Eve. The most hyped-up night of the year, the one where...

Five places to book your last-minute NYE in London

It’s that time again, New Year’s Eve. Just hours before the ball drops...

Average childcare costs found greater than a parent’s wages

Thousands of UK parents are spending all their earnings on...

Four books that mysteriously haven’t been made into movies yet

Many cinematic treasures started life as books. Directors...

How to create show-stopping nails for New Year’s Eve

Whether you are partying with pals, spending the evening with family or...

Christian Louboutin teams up with Dita Von Teese

Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese has joined forces with renowned shoe designer,...

Christmas wellbeing gifts

The festive season can be stressful, so what’s a better gift than something that helps...

Top ten fragrances for him this Christmas

1. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier The Gaultier fragrance has transcended cult status...

Top ten fragrances for her this Christmas

1. No.5 by Chanel A timeless scent frequently outselling established brands and...

Foreign students should leave UK after course completion, says May‏

Home secretary Theresa May wants to reduce overseas...

Loneliness raises A&E admissions during festive season, reveals NHS

The NHS has warned that there will be a serious rise of...

E-book reading before bedtime affects sleep and health, warn doctors

A new study led by American doctors has revealed that...

Joe Cocker: farewell to a musical legend

Today the music world bid farewell to a legend. Joe Cocker has died at age...

Joe Cocker dies aged 70

Joe Cocker, an indomitable music force, passed away on the 22nd December from lung cancer....

Dreams from the Darkness at Looking Glass Cocktail Club

In the intimate setting of the back room of Looking...

Celestial Shore – Enter Ghost

The schizophrenic complexities of math rock were accurately presented last year...

All I want for Christmas: Bleating brilliant jumpers

This Christmas, nothing says “party time” like a great Christmas...

Madness at the O2 Arena

Madness have always been fascinating: they have anthems that seem to last forever but also...

Fumaça Preta at Rough Trade East

Some bands would find it difficult to raise the energy level for a lunchtime...

City of Angels at Donmar Warehouse

Donmar Warehouse’s revival of City of Angels, the relatively modern...

Over-50 jobseekers to get government support

The UK government has pledged to support older jobseekers and help them find work...

Apple’s poor working conditions exposed by BBC Panorama

Unfavourable working conditions in Chinese factories supplying Apple...