Sometimes, a peek behind the curtain can spoil the genius and surprise of something magical. But for Aardman Animations, which has always proudly shared the incredible skill and detail behind its work

Once known for its lacemaking factories, Nottingham has reinvented itself as a centre of role-playing games. Games Workshop – maker of Warhammer 40,000 – is a multibillion-pound behemoth, and it sustains a whole ecosystem.

Your indispensable guide to the capital

Of the major art fairs to visit London every year, Frieze London (14-18 October 2026) is the elite event – serious, monied and glamorous. The London Art Fair, held last week, is a little more relaxed.

This month, our list focuses on the finest floral creatives bringing their talent to arrangements, installations, events, workshops and more

Picture the scene: you’re about to get up on stage to give a presentation or performance. Something feels off – you look down, and realise your shirt is missing; in fact, you have no clothes on at all