PAU 23–26 October

Here’s what you need to know about this month

Kelsall Hill’s Phil Latham on the highs and lows of running events, and the time he “kidnapped” Rishi Sunak

Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders Rory Stewart (Jonathan ...

Don’t be fooled by the beautiful baby blue skies in these pictures: the first day of this annual spectacular on the seven-mile beach where JG Parry-Thomas set a new Land Speed Record in Babs in 1926 (

ELF THE MUSICAL A joyous stage version of the beloved film, with Buddy’s journey to New York full of laughs, singing and festive magic. ✣ Tickets from £39.50; elflondon.com. 28 October 2025-3 January