Street photographer Dimpy Bhalotia works out where she will spend the next month shooting by walking in the direction of the sun. “I land at my location and set off on foot,” she says, reflecting on her time in countries including Germany, Sri Lanka and Portugal. “I use only the light from the sky, and […]
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Mo Gilligan: ‘My greatest achievement? Getting a house. I didn’t think that was possible’
Born in London, Mo Gilligan, 33, began his career uploading comedy clips to social media, and was given his own Channel 4 series, The Lateish Show, in 2019. His Netflix special, Momentum, has been released in 190 countries, and he won the 2020 Bafta for best entertainment performance. He produced and fronted the Channel 4 […]
Blind date: ‘He ate his burger with a knife and fork’
Ivan on Ethan What were you hoping for?Someone I could enjoy a meal and good conversation with, and maybe a second date. First impressions?He was on time and waiting at the table. He had a big, beaming face with a nice smile and a chatty mouth. What did you talk about?Living in London, because he […]
Tim Dowling: we’ve been doing pilates together for a year and it’s got competitive
It is 8.44am, and my wife and I are arguing on the way to pilates. We’ve been exercising together for about a year – with assorted Covid-induced breaks – and over time it has got competitive. The first competition is to be the person with the most legitimate reason for running late. “Sorry,” I say, […]
Cuppas for crops: how to make your own fertiliser ‘teas’
Plants don’t need much to be happy. Sunlight, water and food are pretty much all that’s necessary for them to thrive and provide us with delicious homegrown produce. As long as you have chosen a nice sunny spot in the garden and go for the odd wander with a watering can or hose, the first […]
Do long jail sentences stop crime? We ask the expert
Until recently, the subject of criminal punishment hasn’t been a massive concern for the public (putting aside that small demographic committed to a “hang ’em all!” approach). But in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder, calls for misogyny to become a hate crime have gone from a whisper to a roar. That change would give […]
Bottle it: the best drinks gifts for Christmas
Giving a bottle is a good way to get you off the Christmas present hook, but picking the right one can be a bit of a minefield. If it’s the same bottle you give every year, it might look as if you just couldn’t be bothered to think of something more imaginative – the booze […]