CULTURE

The best to come, from insights into Soviet composer Shostakovich to novels based on Shakespeare's plays.

The best firework displays around Britain on New Year's Eve to welcome 2016.

Where to watch the New Year's Eve firework display in London on 31 December 2015.

Best non-fiction including the ancient history of the Silk Road, the many facets of seashells

Columnist Raymond Zhou says Feng Tang's version is an 'instant classic for ridicule', rather than appreciation.

This year's best cookery books including Lawson's latest comfort food and Stein's adventures.

Only replica objects were on display at the temporary exhibition area of the building that caught fire.

There are just days left to enter the world's largest photography competition.

Moral crusade against carbs or fats or sugars is hardly the route to a healthy attitude to food.

If all the suppliers are shrinking pack sizes and keeping prices up, it will take a brave one to break ranks.

Afraid to go online for fear of Star Wars spoilers? Obi Quiet is the answer to your prayers.

Best fiction including the attempted assassination of Bob Marley and two dysfunctional Irish families.

Despite war and political turmoil from Maidan to Crimea, Ukrainian cinema has been a silver lining.

Among the most personal lots is the Iron Lady's wedding ensemble.

Banksy unveiled a set of new works in the Calais Jungle refugee camp.

An all-too vocal minority all-too frequently cross the line, reinforcing the same old stereotypes.

This year's bestsellers including the low-down on Maggie Smith and the high times with Tom Jones.

The hermit crabs are getting to travel all over the world from the comfort of their own home.

The team behind Noma are running a pop-up 'training camp' to road test menu for its new venture for less.

Call Me Dave biography offers insider perspective on Cameron's rise to the top.

The exhibition celebrates the New Year, declared the Year of Adventure in Wales

White House said 90% of the Christmas ornaments were recycled from previous years' holiday seasons.

Inscription of the dying rituals is to help the new generation keep in touch with their traditional and cultural heritage.

Our top picks include dark family secrets, a mysterious online world, conjoined twins, Orpheus, Hitler and more

A new survey has profiled the average 30-year-old in the UK today and life is pretty quiet these days.

The exhibition will put on show artefacts recovered from the sunken ancient Egyptian cities of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus

Whether you are looking for a gift or treating yourself there is a hamper to suit every palette and budget.

Larkin to get memorial in Westminster Abbey among other great British poets.

Diamonds, cars, hotels and flights are all up for grabs on Black Friday if you have some spare cash