House of Wonder, assembled to mark Beamish's seventieth birthday, is above all a personal album, and that comes through in every bar. To celebrate the occasion, Beamish has returned to the instrument that first shaped her career as a performer in the 1980s: the viola. Crucially, the instrument she plays throughout is a viola made in 2014 by Stephanie Irvine—a gift that, in Beamish's own account, rekindled her relationship with the instrument entirely. The album gathers works written by Beamish for herself to play alongside new commissions from her three children—all accomplished musicians in their own right—and a circle of close collaborators.

Most people who have ever stood in a garden centre in June with a trolley full of plants and absolutely no plan will know the unique panic of getting home and realising they have no idea where anything goes. While trial and error is half the fun, the team at British Garden Centres is stepping in this summer to take the guesswork out of gardening.

Newly-published data on corridor care is a welcome sign that a national scandal is being taken seriously - but data alone will not make a difference to patient care. This is the key concern from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine today (11 June), following the first-time publication of corridor care data by NHS England.

Britain’s roads have become the “number one issue” for drivers, businesses and the wider economy, warns Edmund King OBE, AA president, saying motorists are paying billions into the Treasury while too many roads remain dangerous, badly repaired and roadworks poorly coordinated.

They’re back, The Thursday Murder Club! The residents of Cooper’s Chase Retirement Village. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are on the trail of the baddies once more and, as ever, are aided by Chris and Donna and of course, Bogdan, among others. The familiarity is comforting, like a cup of cocoa on a winter’s day. It’s a new puzzle but you know you’re surrounded by helpful friends.

The story of One Direction’s solo careers has been fascinating to watch unfold. After becoming one of the biggest pop groups of the 21st century, each member has carved out a distinct path. Harry Styles became a global superstar, filling stadiums and making headlines. Zayn embraced a more experimental, R&B-leaning sound. Louis Tomlinson found his footing in indie-infused guitar pop, while Liam Payne explored various contemporary pop styles before his tragic death in 2024.

Buenos Aires - a multi-cultural melting pot pulsating with a kaleidoscope of colour - is the birthplace of tango and among the world’s most dynamic capital cities. Famed for icons including Eva Peron and Maradona, it is lovingly called the ‘Paris of South America’ with a rich cultural tapestry and vibrant arts scene to match London and the finest European capitals.

Last week was a reminder of what British summers can now look like with the first heatwave of the year. With long dry spells arriving earlier and lasting longer, it's worth thinking about how you water, because a bit of care goes a long way when the ground is baked solid, and your plants are struggling.

Modern workplaces are often defined by a multitude of rules, ranging from health and safety guidelines to codes of conduct, compliance frameworks and detailed procedures. These regulations are designed to ensure fairness, legal compliance and consistent standards.