Kenneth Grange, who has died aged 95, was the most important British product designer of the second half of the 20th century. Even if they don’t know his name, most people in Britain are familiar with his work: the Kenwood Chef food processor, the Kodak Instamatic camera, the Ronson Rio hairdryer, the Morphy Richards iron. … Read more
CCTV shows the moment a junior boxing event turns into a “war zone” after an armed mob arrives in a convoy of vehicles. A group of almost 60 men arrived in 13 vehicles at the family event in Ryton, a village in Warwickshire on the border with Coventry. They entered the venue and targeted a … Read more
Is three delicious courses for £30 a thing of the past? As costs for chefs and restaurateurs spiral out of control, the price of eating out has risen accordingly. But don’t give up, especially halfway through the day. Lunch doesn’t have to be a completely forgettable grab-and-go. Whether you’re looking for an hour of sunshine … Read more
For all the budding artists out there who’ve always dreamed of exhibiting a painting at Tate Modern… now’s your chance, all thanks to Turner Prize winner Oscar Murillo. His new project, called The Flooded Garden (the title is in lowercase), takes over the gallery’s iconic Turbine Hall and it’s a work that allows Londoners (and … Read more
Even as he hangs work for a retrospective at one of his childhood haunts, London’s Whitechapel Gallery, Peter Kennard seems plagued by reservations. Archive of Dissent is a celebration of 50 years of work by the UK’s most important political artist, but he admits to a “sense of failure in making work like this.” He … Read more
Interactive Zandra Rhodes (born in Chatham, Kent in 1940) is a fashion and textile designer and founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. Known for her bold, extravagant use of color and print, she has dressed some of the most famous members of the royal family and pop culture, from Princess Diana to … Read more
Summer holidays are here, so it’s the perfect time to plan some fun activities to keep those energetic kids occupied. From open-air theatre shows to exciting exhibitions, themed afternoon teas to karting adventures, we’ve found the best family-friendly options to ensure a summer full of unforgettable memories in the capital. Expect the unexpected at the … Read more
Listen here on the podcast platform of your choice. There is less than a day until the King’s speech at the opening of parliament, with the new Labour government expected to introduce an artificial intelligence bill as part of its legislative agenda. Tech & Science Daily will provide an insight into the subject ahead of … Read more
A pint in the sun is a precious thing: light streaming through beer; soft snorts of laughter everywhere; the sound of crisp packets being ripped open to share. Summer hasn’t been kind so far, but this week has brought renewed promise of warmth. Some say the coming weekend will see temperatures more common in Ibiza. … Read more
It was a sunny Thursday morning when I met my landlord for the first time. I was completely naked and dying from the worst hangover of my life. With barely enough time to register the knock on my door, I screamed as the landlord and his lackey burst into my bedroom for an inspection they … Read more