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Great prospects for top graduates

The teaching landscape is changing, bringing new rewards and challenges. Top graduates could have much to give – and also a great deal to gain

Modern family: What happened when an actress spent five years with four unknown children on camera?

Modern family: Film4's extraordinary new film

The actress Shirley Henderson spent five years with four children – real-life brothers and sisters – for a film about the prison system
His dark materials: Don Winslow makes the transition from cult author to household name

His dark materials: Don Winslow

The crime writer who captures the seedy underbelly of California makes the transition from cult author to household name

Hillsborough: The policeman's story

The stadium disaster and its aftermath have brought about the disintegration of Martin McLoughlin's career and spirit

Inside the homes of fashion designers

Their homes are, of course, as stylish and inspiring as you’d expect and, thanks to 'The World of Interiors', we can take a peek behind the front doors.

Veggie might: Mark Hix cooks with autumnal vegetables

Our chef's advice? Treat them with respect, and whatever you do, don't boil them to death
People person: Alan Bennett's new play will focus on our need for each other - but it won't be pretty

People person: Alan Bennett

Bennett's new play will likely focus on our need for each other - but it won't be pretty, says Michael Coveney
The 50 Best baby buys

The 50 Best baby buys

A year at the sharp end: How Stoke was cut to shreds

A year at the sharp end: How Stoke was cut to shreds

With one in four on benefits and a community relying on its council, how would a £36m spending cut work?
The plight of Syria's Christians: 'We left Homs because they were trying to kill us'

The plight of Syria's Christians

In the civil war, they have tried to stay neutral. But despite this, many are now facing persecution and death
California scheming? Barclays facing record $470m fine

California scheming? Barclays facing record $470m fine

Bank stands accused of plotting to rig the US State's electricity market to boost its profits as problems continue to pile up
Alt-J on the crest of a wave as Mercury regains its lost youth

Alt-J on the crest of a wave as Mercury regains its lost youth

Indie-pop outfit win with their debut album An Awesome Wave
Politics: No really, we feel fine *cough*

No really, we feel fine *cough*

When charismatic leaders get injured, the last thing they want is for us to know about it. Simon Usborne reports on the hidden world of poorly politics
Hot to trotter: April Bloomfield's latest American venture is an 'urban taco bar'

Hot to trotter: April Bloomfield's latest US venture

Almost 10 years ago, British-born Bloomfield opened the hugely popular Spotted Pig pub in NYC. Now she's taking a departure from hearty-English-food-with-an-Italian accent.
The 10 Best cookery skills classes

The 10 Best cookery skills classes

From a chocolate masterclass to the ultimate bread-making experience, we’ve got a course for all your kitchen needs...
Cole at the crossroads as Liverpool dream turns sour once more

Cole at the crossroads as Liverpool dream turns sour once more

Unwanted by club and country, the former teen prodigy faces a big decision on the eve of his 31st birthday