Entertainment

Must-reads for summer

Searching for this summer's big hit books? Well look no further - we have called in a top expert from the trade to tell you which titles not to miss in the months to come. Covering various genres from thrillers and romances to the best in comedic fiction and more besides, we'll be giving tips for the hottest holiday reads.

Film festivals in Berlin and beyond

The Berlin International Film Festival – the Berlinale – is one of the most important occasions for the world's film industry.

Living the green dream with George Clarke

In recent years, climate change has been firmly placed at the top of the political agenda and we all know that we should be doing more when it comes to making the world a greener place. But how many of us have made real changes to our homes to help improve its energy efficiency and nudge it towards that all important ‘A’ rating?

Clouse Encounters at the Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall will be mission control for all things outer space and extra terrestrial when it presents a week long, highly innovative festival called Close Encounters, combining arts, science, fun and education.

Florence, Lily & Jenson uncut

Switch on the radio, open a glossy magazine, or flick to the sports pages and the chances are that Florence, Lily or Jenson will be there.

The do's & don'ts of dance-floor etiquette

Are you one of those blokes with only one dance move in his arsenal? Or do you consider yourself a smooth operator and break-dancing show-off? Maybe you’re a girl who hides behind her girlfriends for fear of being outed as someone with two left feet?

Summer fun at The Shakespeare Houses

Celebrate summer at The Shakespeare Houses with an exciting programme of events taking place throughout the school holidays.

Could your film impress Sir Ridley Scott?

Philips has launched an exciting global competition giving aspiring filmmakers the chance to have an original work judged by one of the world’s greatest film directors - Sir Ridley Scott, director of Hollywood blockbusters including Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982) and Gladiator (2000).

How to look like a leading lady

We all want to feel glamorous, ooze confidence and look like the leading ladies from our favourite movies. Now help is at hand with a leading expert from the film industry to give you advice on how to achieve the look of an a-list on-screen goddess.

TV's Derek Taylor to open new show homes in Newport

Star of ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover and professional designer, Derek Taylor, is to officially open the showhomes at Taylor Wimpey’s Lysaght Village development in Newport this weekend.

Snoop Dogg heads for Manchester Apollo

Orange RockCorps, the groundbreaking initiative that encourages young people to volunteer 4 hours of their time for an exclusive concert ticket, delivered an extraordinary line up last night as Snoop Dogg, Vampire Weekend, Tinie Tempah and Mr Hudson treated 3,000 volunteers to a money-can’t-buy performance at the Manchester Apollo.