These top 5 magical books, picked by Paula Harrison, take in legends, fantasy lands and mythical beasts – plenty to keep young minds amused ...

After playing wet weekend Kevin in Motherland, Paul Ready is changing it up with a part in the new National Theatre adaptation of Summerfolk.

Labour's asylum and immigration policies risk violating international law and are politically self-defeating, writes Daniel Sohege.

A new film looks back at the protest on Glasgow’s Kenmure Street that forced immigration officers to release two men from custody.

Max Richter is the composer of the moment, thanks to the use of his music in Hamnet, but classical purists are divided on his ...

Perfect Show for Rachel is currently touring the UK. Big Issue sits down with its creative director (and sister of the star) ...

Councils are giving homeless people chairs instead of beds during extreme weather, the Museum of Homelessness has found.

His role in Game Of Thrones means David Bradley is recognised all over the world, but the actor is in no rush to reprise his part ...

Middle East conflict leaves 102 million children at risk, warns War Child charity, as US/Israel and Iran conflict escalates.

Human Rights Watch argues linking direct action protest with terrorism, as happened with Palestine Action, treats dissent as ...

An estimated 231 people died while homeless in Scotland in 2024, sparking calls for action to prevent homeless deaths.

The start of April sees a range of bills, taxes and benefits go up – but help is available to those struggling ...