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An intelligent mix of culture, food, style and property, plus where to go and what to see.

There’s nothing worse than male trouser trouble

From Spectator Life

First, there was the bizarre tale of the poor unfortunate man who, after dropping his trousers on the District line near Upton Park, was set upon by an outraged gang, beaten and then forcibly expelled from the Tube. And then, just a day or so before, the perpetually beleaguered Gregg Wallace caused a similar degree

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Border lands

Europe is giving up on free movement

Lisa Haseldine

Europe is giving up on free movement

Ten years ago on 31 August 2015, Angela Merkel told the German press what she was going to do about the swell of Syrian refugees heading to Europe. With the three fateful words ‘Wir schaffen das’ – ‘We can handle it’ – she ushered in a new era of uncontrolled mass migration, not just for

Europe is giving up on free movement

Ten years ago on 31 August 2015, Angela Merkel told the German press what she was going to do about the swell of Syrian refugees heading to Europe. With the three fateful words ‘Wir schaffen das’ – ‘We can handle it’ – she ushered in a new era of uncontrolled mass migration, not just for

Culture

The good, the bad and the ugly in books, exhibitions, cinema, TV, dance, music, podcasts and theatre.

The problem with psychiatrists? They’re all depressed

From the magazine

Edinburgh seems underpopulated this year. The whisky bars are half full and the throngs of tourists who usually crowd the roadways haven’t materialised. There’s a sharp chill in the air too. Anoraks and hats are worn all day, and anyone eating outdoors in the evening is dressed for base camp. Perhaps tourists don’t want to

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Paul Wood

‘‘It’s a boy who will transition to a woman.’’

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Jim Lawley

How England can finally win the Ashes

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