Arts & Life
23 magnificent hotels to discover in 2022

23 magnificent hotels to discover in 2022
From a stylish retreat in Mexico to a sprawling Edwardian mansion in Cumbria
16 May 2022
Walking into the past on Hadrian’s Wall

Walking into the past on Hadrian’s Wall
This year marks the 1,900th anniversary of the ancient wall
16 May 2022
Film review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Film review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
More Marvel mayhem starring Benedict Cumberbatch
13 May 2022
Best properties: charming homes by rivers

Best properties: charming homes by rivers
Featuring an indoor swimming pool, acres of gardens and a greenhouse
13 May 2022
A weekend in Brighton and Hove 

A weekend in Brighton and Hove
Everything you need to know for a seaside city break in East Sussex
13 May 2022
Walter Sickert at Tate Britain: a ‘riveting’ retrospective

Walter Sickert at Tate Britain: a ‘riveting’ retrospective
‘Superbly curated’ exhibition underlines fact that Sickert was a very ‘uneven’ painter
13 May 2022
The Staircase: Colin Firth ‘steals the show’ in this HBO Max drama

The Staircase: Colin Firth ‘steals the show’ in this HBO Max drama
Dramatisation of hit true-crime series is ‘cold and shaking and surreal and grim’
13 May 2022
Book of the week: The Palace Papers by Tina Brown

Book of the week: The Palace Papers by Tina Brown
The narrative is studded with ‘delicious’ details that make it ‘disgustingly entertaining’
13 May 2022
Warhol’s Blue Marilyn breaks records: art market is ‘on a roll’

Warhol’s Blue Marilyn breaks records: art market is ‘on a roll’
Art, like gold, can claim a history as ‘a store of value’, but big caveats apply
12 May 2022
Oklahoma!: a ‘stunning reinvention’ of a beloved classic

Oklahoma!: a ‘stunning reinvention’ of a beloved classic
Reinterpreted for a small band, the music has a homespun folksiness that works ‘brilliantly’
12 May 2022
Wordle alternatives: 15 best games, puzzles and apps

Wordle alternatives: 15 best games, puzzles and apps
There’s now a Wordle spin-off to suit almost everyone
12 May 2022
Wing Wing ‘chimaek’: fried chicken, beer and a large side of K-pop 

Wing Wing ‘chimaek’: fried chicken, beer and a large side of K-pop
Forget bibimbap or barbecue, chimaek is the king of all Korean cuisines
12 May 2022
How Eurovision will play out amid Ukraine war

How Eurovision will play out amid Ukraine war
Invaded nation’s act is favourite to win while Russia barred from taking part
11 May 2022
Northcote: the original Lancashire gastro powerhouse

Northcote: the original Lancashire gastro powerhouse
This luxury hotel and restaurant is still going strong 15 years since winning its Michelin star
11 May 2022
Five of the best scooters for adults

Five of the best scooters for adults
From a fold-up that’s perfect for commuting, to a hybrid built to withstand off-roading
11 May 2022
Citroën C3: what the car critics say

Citroën C3: what the car critics say
Can the C3 revive Citroën’s ailing reputation for desirable small cars?
11 May 2022
A weekend in Porto

A weekend in Porto
Everything you need to know for a break in Portugal’s enchanting second city
10 May 2022
Is the UK heading for a housing crash?

Is the UK heading for a housing crash?
Experts predict that rising living costs may finally pop the property bubble
10 May 2022
Tried and tasted: 15 of the best British craft beers

Tried and tasted: 15 of the best British craft beers
Raise your glass to some of the UK’s top breweries
10 May 2022
Ncuti Gatwa: ‘stratospheric rise’ from couch-surfer to Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa: ‘stratospheric rise’ from couch-surfer to Doctor Who
The 29-year-old Sex Education star will be the first black actor to play the Time Lord full time
10 May 2022
University Arms, Cambridge: modern luxury with academic undertones

University Arms, Cambridge: modern luxury with academic undertones
Enjoy the city’s scholastic atmosphere from this scenic perch
10 May 2022
The UK’s best beer gardens

The UK’s best beer gardens
The perfect places to enjoy an alfresco pint, cocktail or glass of wine
9 May 2022
13 rooftop bars and restaurants to soak up the sun

13 rooftop bars and restaurants to soak up the sun
Enjoy fine dining, cocktails and spectacular views this summer
9 May 2022
The languid charm of summers in Puglia

The languid charm of summers in Puglia
Perched on the very edge of Europe, this southern Italian region has an island-like feel
9 May 2022
Five properties with impressive gardens

Five properties with impressive gardens
Each home, listed and sold by real estate agency Savills, features expansive outdoor space
6 May 2022
Best properties: architecturally significant homes

Best properties: architecturally significant homes
Featuring a Grade II former toll house, a topiary garden and a château-style facade
6 May 2022
Venice Biennale: the usual silliness, but with a sense of purpose

Venice Biennale: the usual silliness, but with a sense of purpose
The 59th festival of contemporary art signals an ‘epochal shift in attitudes’
6 May 2022
Jerusalem: Rylance gives ‘the greatest performance of the century’

Jerusalem: Rylance gives ‘the greatest performance of the century’
Back in 2009, Jez Butterworth’s play took the world by storm. Now it’s back
6 May 2022
Secrets unveiled: the legend of the Royal Oak

Secrets unveiled: the legend of the Royal Oak
As Audemars Piguet’s iconic timepiece turns 50, an archivist explains its enduring appeal
6 May 2022
Book review: In Love by Amy Bloom

Book review: In Love by Amy Bloom
A ‘sharply observed, often witty, eminently moving memoir’
6 May 2022
Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era
A second big-screen helping of Julian Fellowes’ drama
6 May 2022
Music for the times: Vacheron Constantin joins forces with Woodkid

Music for the times: Vacheron Constantin joins forces with Woodkid
French music star Woodkid talks about a new venture to support young talent
6 May 2022
How Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s relationship began

How Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s relationship began
Aquaman star on the stand for the first time in multimillion-dollar lawsuit
5 May 2022
Prima Facie: ‘Awards will follow’

Prima Facie: ‘Awards will follow’
Jodie Comer's ‘ferocious yet forensic performance’ blows the audience away in Suzie Miller’s play
5 May 2022
Ten of the best tequilas for Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Ten of the best tequilas for Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Featuring coffee and watermelon flavoured spirits, as well as a colour-changing liqueur
5 May 2022
Škoda Fabia: what the car critics say

Škoda Fabia: what the car critics say
This fourth-generation Fabia is more aerodynamic and economic than its predecessor
4 May 2022