Culture desk Peterborough artist second-youngest nominee ever for Turner Prize Rene Matić, 28, is the youngest since Damien Hirst, who was 27 when he first made the shortlist. February 25, 2026
Books & Fiction Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain’s boss James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled. February 24, 2026
Culture desk Baftas 2026: BBC apologises after guest with Tourette’s shouts racial slur at Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London. February 23, 2026
Culture desk Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to help fund US public broadcasting The auction will support the medium that brought the Joy of Painting host's creativity into US homes for decades, Bob Ross Inc says. February 23, 2026
Culture desk Eurovision: Which countries are boycotting the song contest and can it survive? The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future. February 22, 2026
Culture desk Willie Colón, trombonist and salsa music pioneer, dies aged 75 His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time. February 22, 2026
Books & Fiction Wigtown Book festival weathers Storm Amy with increased ticket sales Organisers say staff and volunteers went "above and beyond to keep the show on the road". February 21, 2026
Gadgets GameSir Pocket Taco Gamepad Turns Your Android Phone into a Retro Game Boy A taco you can put in your pocket for those times you need a snack sounds like a blessing from the heavens. Unfortunately, that’s... February 21, 2026
Books & Fiction From Woolf to Poldark, the Cornwall that inspires writers How has Cornwall inspired Winston Graham, EV Thompson, Virginia Woolf and Daphne du Maurier? February 20, 2026