Douglas Adams
The meaning of laughs
In praise of Douglas Adams, a comedy legend
Why the goal glut?
Football — never boring, even when Italy is defending a 1–0 lead — has only grown more exciting
World Budget Day
On World Book Day, Jeremy Hunt tried and failed to dress up as Nigel Lawson
What’s with all the fuss over Simon Fanshawe?
The writer and activist’s nomination as Rector of Edinburgh University has been oddly controversial
How to win at Chopin
Giving marks to people playing Chopin is no different from deciding on medals in gymnastics
The unromantic truth about tortured poets
Taylor Swift is idealising the grim realities of the lives of poets
It is they who will surrender
We have all of tomorrow’s excuses today
Well, well, well
The amazing discovery of a thousand Orvieto pots in a water shaft
The death of charity?
The decline of religion and the fraying of our social fabric has made us meaner
Everyone should be ashamed over Princess Kate but me
They spread unhinged fantasies while I asked sensible questions
Very naughty boys
Progressive parenting is all very well but sometimes misbehaviour needs a firmer approach
Why did Irish women vote No?
Tired of seeing women and mothers erased in law and policy, Ireland’s women sent a resounding message
