Ever-changing and a limitless conversation starter, weather can be embraced as a positive presence in all of our lives, believes Matt Gaw Dark rain clouds. Gusty wind. The heavens primed to open. For ...

The UK’s underground dance scene was fast becoming a global phenomenon and legendary DJ Brandon Block was riding the wave. Even when his reckless hedonism led to hospitalisation, he continued to use ...

An adventure playground that doubles as an art installation has reopened for the summer at the Southbank Centre in London. Replay is a space built entirely out of waste materials that have been given ...

A decade after a gruelling recession, Spain’s economy has become world beating, with renewables and immigration cited as leading drivers of growth. Data shows that Spain’s GDP expanded by 3.2% last ...

Curious diners have been packing out the Shoreditch eaterie to sample a menu packed with ‘layers of flavour and texture’ A tick bite almost ended visionary chef Kirk Haworth’s stellar career – but now ...

Microsoft has revealed a new quantum chip that could eventually lead to computers capable of solving highly complex societal problems A groundbreaking new chip brings quantum computing within touching ...

Politicians who lie could be forced from office in Wales Now here’s an idea that feels of the moment: forcing politicians who lie to face the public in a vote-of-confidence referendum. It’s a proposal ...

It can be difficult to fit self-expression into your schedule, but the benefits are huge. Here are some suggestions to get started Our small, dedicated team is passionate about building a better ...

Spain moved to tackle fake news, US climate activists claimed a win, and two species made ‘epic’ comebacks, plus more good news The Spanish government got tough on fake news Spain is cracking down on ...

People experiencing homelessness are to be given direct financial support as part of a pioneering UK trial. The government-funded trial is inspired by similar schemes in Mexico and Canada, where cash ...

A year after completion, an innovative UK river ‘reset’ project has been hailed a success. It could provide a template for tackling some of the impacts of more extreme weather events We can restart ...

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in India, but a project training blind women to detect it in the early stages is filling a major gap in preventative medicine , and offering them ...