It is an autumn evening and a group of women have assembled in a community centre in Essex, as others Zoom in from home. They have gathered to join fitness instructor Becky Scott, in one of her MissFits Workout sessions, aimed at helping plus-size people find empowerment through movement – although all body shapes are…
1.Jude, 6, asks: what is the world’s largest aeroplane? Reveal 2.Oscar, 8, asks: what makes the water come out of a fire engine hose so fast? Reveal 3.Leo, 4, asks: why are nostrils round? Reveal 4.Noah, 7, asks: why are holly leaves dark and glossy on one side and matte and light green on the…
One of my favourite books growing up was my dad’s copy of The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. I spent hours flicking through images of an eyeless, trombone-mouthed golden man swallowing naked bodies, and a full-page, black-and-white comic strip by legendary psychedelic artist Rick Griffin. It didn’t matter that I hadn’t yet listened to most of the songs – the surreal…
Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its own image. As the Vatican prepares to anoint its first millennial saint, we ask how it decides who is worthy There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to podcasts
Philip, 73, Bristol Occupation Retired marketing director Voting record Usually Conservative. Intends to vote Reform next time Amuse bouche Philip ate the first-ever Viennetta. Fresh out of university, he worked at Unilever, and they placed him with Wall’s ice-cream. It was one of the happiest days of his life; he loves ice-cream Doug, 63, London Occupation Wine buyer Voting…
I’ve recently shifted careers and started a new job in a big company, which is great in terms of salary and professional development. But as I approached the end of my trial period, my manager told me she’d taken a big gamble and put her reputation on the line for me, given that I’d worked…