The 2009 British comedy Nativity! (directed by Debbie Isitt) holds a peculiar spot in festive cinema. While it’s beloved by some who grew up with it, others find it hard to see it as more than just a ...

“The Pope is dead. The throne is vacant.” These are the first words spoken in the initial trailer for Conclave and the only context that Edward Berger’s new feature needs. What happens when ‘holy’ men ...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend, perpetuated by the previous Conservative governments, where Maths and STEM subjects have been promoted above humanities subjects – in 2023, Rishi Sunak ...

Traditionally, Democrats have marketed themselves as the ‘progressive’ vote where human rights are concerned. However, for many this reputation was undone by the promise that Biden’s “ironclad support ...

Fake vegetarianism, John Prescott, a fishing trip and a chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan and nine poppadoms. Created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, who ...

The York Encampment Collective, in collaboration with Novo, have launched an open letter, addressed to Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffrey's, that questions York's "ability to ensure student safety and ...

Nazyrov was bridging the gap between the distinct mindsets of different nations through ‘ambassadors’ – those who have come to Ukraine from other countries and have learned to understand both their ...

Cyclists of York, unite. You have nothing to lose but the inadequacy of your lanes. This summer I spent some time bikepacking across Belgium, finishing up in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. My old sea ...

Austin Wright (1922-2003), born in Chester, was widely admired not only for his influential role as a teacher but also for his significant contributions to non-representational art. His work, however, ...