Category : Focus

The Acid Queen by Susannah Cahalan review – Timothy Leary’s right hand woman

A key a protagonist of the psychedelic counterculture, Rosemary Woodruff lived a life every bit as fascinating as her husband’sOf Timothy Leary, we know plenty. How, in the early 1960s, he gave LSD to his psychology students at Harvard, to the inmate...

Crunch time: a tale of two apple trees – in pictures

Photographers Jem Southam and Barbara Bosworth chronicled a year in the life of a single tree in each of their backyards – one in England, the other in New England. The results appear in a book, Duet on the Apple Blossom Continue reading...

Along Came Love review – l’amour, loss and lingering shame in eventful French relationship movie

Director Katell Quillévéré explores the ravages of romance in an intelligently performed period piece about a shamed mother and a closeted husbandThe title of Katell Quillévéré’s first movie, Un Poison Violent from 2010, was taken from Serge Gainsbou...

The Better Sister review – Jessica Biel’s glossy thriller is full of gorgeous interiors … and death

This sleekly entertaining whodunnit is a schadenfreude-packed take on streaming’s favourite theme: watching sexy, successful people suffering terrible misfortuneIt begins as thousands of stories have before – with a dead body and a host of unanswered...

TV tonight: Natasha Lyonne solves the case of a murdered school gerbil

It’s another fun whydunnit mystery for detective Charlie in Poker Face. Plus: a snappy new sketch show from Danielle Vitalis. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky MaxThe fun whydunnit continues and Charlie (Natasha Lyonne) is working at a posh e...

‘Space travel is queer’: the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk’s macho fantasies

She founded Nasa’s orchestra and has bounced heartbeats off the moon. Now Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian has made a hilarious film taking issue with the tech bros’ dreams of celestial conquest‘She’s a great inspiration,” says Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian,...

Dept Q review – this excellent crime drama is a grimy, gothic treat

After getting another officer killed, a detective is forced to head up a cold-case department in a dank basement. This Scotland-based adaptation of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Danish crime novels is fantastic, rich TVIt must be so galling for an actor to be...

‘Julie Christie is magnetic’: on the set of party girl classic Darling – in pictures

The Oscar-winning satire Darling, which starred Christie, Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Harvey, was one of the defining British films of the 60s. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, StudioCanal is re-releasing it.● Darling is in cinemas from 30 May and on...

TV tonight: the extraordinary story of the baroness and the Covid scandal

The downfall of the lingerie entrepreneur accused of making millions from taxpayers for PPE. Plus: David Frost takes on Moshe Dayan. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two“A cocktail of fame, lies, money, politics … and a national emergency.”...

Pets Having Fun In The Sun

As pet owners, moving into the summer months gives us many more opportunities to have fun and spend time with our animals. However, it is important that we make sure that our furry friends stay safe and happy throughout the warmer temperatures.Articl...

Looking To Buy Or Hire A Motorhome?

Highwood Motorhomes Limited are Specialists in Motorhome Hire, Sales and Servicing If you're dreaming of exploring the open road whether it’s a weekend in the Peak District or a European family adventure Highwood Motorhomes Limited, based in the p...

Local Luxury Kitchens in Leek

Nestled in the heart of Leek, Staffordshire, Design Kitchens by Protech was launched in August 2020 by Ian and Jo within the same building as Protech Domestic Appliances Ltd. Protech has been established since 1995, with the business operating alongs...

Derbyshire Dales Woman Starts Mobile Pet Microchipping Business

Over 25,000 pets go missing yearly. To combat this at the beginning of last year local business entrepreneur Cheryl Proctor started Micropet Matlock, a mobile microchipping service that avoids the stress of vet visitsFor many pets, trips to the vet c...

More Than A Man With A Big Van

Need something shifting or delivering quick then look no further than Riberview Light Logistics, a small family business run by Jason and Nicola Knighton that prides itself on a personal and professional approach to all work undertaken.With over 30...

Summer 2025 Bookings Available Now!

Summer 2025 bookings are available now, for a traditional British seaside holiday look no further than Hero's Holiday Homes.Situated on a small and peaceful private park located in the popular seaside resort of Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire Coast.S...