Staging Beckett in London by Matthew McFrederick: New study traces 70 years of productions
A meticulously researched history argues that Godot’s dominance has overshadowed Beckett’s wider theatrical legacy
London
How weight-loss jabs are changing life in City of London
Tailors, restaurants, dating services and other businesses are affected by the trend
Starmer under siege: the runners, riders and risks of Labour’s next power struggle
As polls worsen and MPs mutter about local elections, Labour’s factions are lining up their champions, from Wes Streeting to Angela Rayner
Greta Thunberg released on bail after arrest at pro-Palestine protest in London
Swedish activist was taking part in a demonstration outside the Aspen Insurance company in London
A life-changing lunch that triggered a career pivot: ‘My friends thought I was mad’
Kent-based chef Stephen Harris on the career pivot that led to his Michelin star at renowned pub, The Sportsman
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
British government under Boris Johnson claimed the programme did not offer value for money during Brexit
I’m begging you, Jolene, don’t take my van: Zipcar’s exit causes heartbreak for Londoners
The beloved car-sharing service is quitting the London market to much local chagrin
Letters home: ‘London can swallow you up. There’s a lot of madness’
Emily Bourke is doing her bit to promote the Irish language in a city that can ‘swallow you up’
The woman who enchanted Proust – Frank McNally on the rise and fall of Gladys Marlborough
Gladys, meanwhile, entertained herself and guests with memories of countless former lovers
Romans left us lessons in long-lasting, low-carbon construction
Engineers working to develop greener concrete should look to the 2,000-year-old Pantheon for inspiration
Fifth Avenue to Grafton Street: The magic of Christmas windows
Festive tradition that started as a storytelling space to draw in passersby has a fascinating history, and particular family resonance for this writer
A €34 hotel bed in central London? It’s possible. Just don’t use the word coffin
Just two metres long by a metre tall, Zedwell’s capsule ‘rooms’ have just enough space for a mattress
Protesters throw crumble and custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London
Take Back Power, a self-styled civil resistance group, said it was behind act
We Did OK, Kid by Anthony Hopkins: An engaging and tersely written memoir
There are occasional reminders that the bellicose Hopkins still lurks within the reformed man
Fish disco freakout: Starmer looks to change tune on obstacles to industrial investment
Laois man John Fingleton’s recommendations to cut the cost of nuclear development will be applied across Britain’s industrial strategy
A 34-year secret shrouded in shame paved the way to teach children about the horrors of our past
For 34 years Madeleine Walsh lived with her secret in shame... Now she wants schoolchildren to learn about the horrors of Ireland’s past, writes Aoife Kelleher
‘Voracious attack’: Man jailed for life for murder of Irish pensioner in London
Peter Augustine (59) was found guilty earlier this month of killing John Mackey (87) and stealing his shopping
JPMorgan to build new Canary Wharf office tower
Decision is boost for district and comes as boss Jamie Dimon praises UK chancellor Rachel Reeves
Beo Faoin bhFód (Buried Alive) on TG4: Bizarre and wonderful tale would make fantastic movie
Charming documentary about a quirky rivalry for stardom between two Irishmen that slipped between the cracks of history
Irish pubs around the world: ‘The most random was a cottage inside a Jakarta shopping centre’
Meet the Kerryman on a quest to visit every Irish pub outside Ireland: Colm Dalton already has 150 pubs in 50 countries under his belt
Annie Mac: ‘Growing up in London, my sons feel a lot less innocent than their Irish cousins’
Author, DJ, podcaster – the roles may change, but the pre-Christmas pilgrimage to west Kerry is non-negotiable
Dublin’s Grafton Street ranks as world’s 18th most expensive retail destination
Dublin’s top shopping street retains 2024 ranking with strong demand from consumers and retailers alike
Justice for Irishman beaten to death in London for his groceries
In the News podcast: Jury found John Mackey (87) was murdered as he walked home with his shopping
The Dinner Party revels in exposing what lies beneath
Full of misery, and peopled by characters unable to distinguish their true desires, Viola van de Sandt’s debut novel makes for uneasy reading
The success or failure of new housing plan will define the term of this Government
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
An Irishman murdered in London: ‘What really got to me was what his killer stole, the cottage pie’
John Mackey (87), Kilkenny native, Arsenal fan and ‘devoted’ uncle to his 22 nieces and nephews, is recalled fondly after a man was convicted of his murder
Kilkenny pensioner John Mackey remembered by family as ‘perfect uncle’ after man found guilty of his murder
Kilkenny pensioner was attacked and robbed near his London home by violent criminal
Booker Prize 2025: David Szalay wins for Flesh
‘We had never read anything quite like it,’ says judging panel chair Roddy Doyle of the author’s ‘extraordinary, singular’ novel
London murder accused says shock of him taking Irishman’s bag may have ‘made him fall down’
Peter Augustine (59) denies he murdered and robbed John Mackey, who was originally from Callan in Kilkenny
The hottest trends in London food and drink: mini cocktails, Italian confections and curry from Londis
Plus, the ultimate in nose-to-tail dining and a Greek restaurant that wants the adults to draw pictures
Pauline Collins: The actor whose most celebrated roles held a sense of sly intelligence
Collins was part of Killarney’s New Irish Players in the 1960s before going on to earn her Oscar nomination
British media sees red over Irish poppy refuseniks
Katie McCabe this year is receiving much of the treatment normally reserved for Derryman James McClean
What’s it really like to work in a Michelin kitchen? Six far-flung Irish chefs tell their stories
These six young chefs have already marked themselves out as ones to watch as they make their way through starred restaurants
CCTV tracked murder accused as he walked close behind Irishman (87) in London
Homeless Peter Augustine denies beating and robbing Kilkenny man John Mackey
Packaging from food bought by Irish man (87) killed in London found in accused’s room
Peter Augustine (58) is accused of killing and robbing John Mackey in Manor House last May
Huntingdon train attack fuels growing fear in Britain of mass stabbings of strangers
Police say the latest attack is not related to terrorism, but tensions are building over random stabbings
Jarlath Regan: I worked my tail off to bring my son home to experience school in Ireland
It was hard to leave Ireland without resentment – without a sense of why do I have to go?
Irish influence in the US is waning, says new report from influential think-tank
Policy Exchange, which has been criticised for failing to disclose its funders, releases report assessing State’s international status
Graham Linehan was trying to get trans activist to ‘stop pushing camera in his face’, court told
Creator of Father Ted accused of harassing Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone last year
A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke: London-Irish performer’s extraordinary trajectory
Kathy Burke name-checks and settles scores but one gets the sense that she has much more to say
Maccabi Tel Aviv match morphs into latest front in Britain’s culture wars
Israeli club does not want its fans to travel to Aston Villa match, but tensions have not gone away
Oscar Wilde’s British Library reading pass reissued 130 years after confiscation
Pass was taken from Irish playwright following his 1895 conviction for gross indecency
Homesick by Peter Apps: How houses went from homes for families to income-generating assets for investors
The in-depth story of London’s housing crisis is very relevant to Ireland
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley on their new film Hamnet: ‘I only want to make films as brave and as human as this’
Film adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel of the same name has received rave reviews
London’s two big Irish centres celebrate combined 100 years helping emigrants
Irish Cultural Centre and London Irish Centre are keeping an eye on future generations’ needs too
‘Years could pass and I’ll still be living in this house like I’m only passing through’
Renting: I don’t know how long I can stay here, it isn’t really mine. Emotionally, maybe, but not legally
Irish architects have designed a new London neighbourhood. What could they do here?
A newspaper on a Tube journey led Sheila O’Donnell and John Tuomey to work on the flagship East Bank project
Britain’s Jewish communities remain on high alert after Manchester attack
UK chief rabbi says Britain needs ‘national soul-searching’ over rising anti-Semitism
Boyzone to reunite for one-off stadium show next year
‘The four of us can’t wait to stand together again’: The band will perform in June 2026
Katherine Devlin: ‘I had huge imposter syndrome filming the first season of Blue Lights’
Patrolling Belfast’s mean streets in BBC’s Blue Lights, Tyrone actor Katherine Devlin has gone from rookie recruit to breakout star
Conor Gearty: Law professor, barrister and globally acclaimed human rights scholar
Longford-born civil liberties advocate was appointed honorary queen’s counsel in recognition of services to law in England and Wales
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara’s barrister was on crutches, yet looked ready to dance a jig
Jubilation at Woolwich Crown Court after prosecution against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is thrown out
Kneecap band member’s London court hearing moved to other side of city after flooding
Belfast rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Friday
Brides review: Raw, compassionate chronicle of two teenage girls on a journey into extremism
Nadia Fall’s film is inspired by London schoolgirl Shamima Begum, who left home to join Islamic State
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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