Why 2026 Should Be Your Year of Pleasure, Not Pressure
Forget gruelling self-improvement. The key to happiness in 2026 is giving yourself permission to prioritise genuine enjoyment and live a more absorbing life right now.
Forget gruelling self-improvement. The key to happiness in 2026 is giving yourself permission to prioritise genuine enjoyment and live a more absorbing life right now.
Forget gruelling self-improvement. The key to wellbeing in 2026 is giving yourself permission to do more of what you genuinely enjoy. Discover the compelling case for prioritising pleasure.
BBC Four screens the cult 'guilty pleasure' film Jaws The Revenge tonight. Discover why this 1987 sequel with Michael Caine is dubbed 'so bad it's good' by fans.
The infamous 'Jaws the Revenge', starring Michael Caine, airs on BBC4 tonight. Dubbed a 'guilty pleasure', fans argue it's 'so bad it's good'. Tune in at 11pm.
A huge fire tore through the Dinosaur Cove attraction at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on Boxing Day evening. Emergency services worked through the night. Read the latest on the investigation.
A huge fire tore through the popular Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on Boxing Day evening. Emergency services worked overnight to extinguish the blaze, with an investigation now underway. Read the latest updates.
A huge fire at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields has devastated the popular Dinosaur Cove attraction. Emergency services worked through the night. Read the latest on the investigation.
A large-scale fire has erupted at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields, prompting a major emergency response. Residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A new UK survey crowns Home Alone as the nation's top festive film, while settling the debate on Die Hard. Test your knowledge with our tricky Christmas movie quiz.
Guardian readers challenge the notion that fiction is for escapism, arguing that the best nonfiction offers equal aesthetic pleasure, wisdom, and light. Join the debate on the value of factual books.
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches The Pleasure List campaign, urging book recommendations to reverse the UK's falling literacy and leisure reading rates. Join the national mission.
The infamous 1987 shark sequel Jaws: The Revenge airs on ITV4 tonight. Dubbed a 'guilty pleasure' by fans, discover why this film is considered 'so bad it's good'.
The 2012 film 'The Impossible', based on a true survival story from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, airs on BBC One. Featuring Ewan McGregor and a young Tom Holland.
Switch off and tune in as Jason Statham's action-packed sequel Transporter 2 airs on Film4 tonight. Enjoy over-the-top stunts and a classic 'guilty pleasure' thrill ride.
MPs launch an urgent inquiry as children's reading for pleasure hits a 20-year low. Discover the causes and the committee's plan to reverse this alarming trend.
A 16-year-old boy, Taha Ali Soomro, collapsed and died at Barry Island Pleasure Park. The cause of death remains unknown as the coroner opens an inquest. Read more.
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to overcome distractions and build a sustainable reading habit for a psychologically richer life.
Explore Oliver Laxe's acclaimed film 'Sirāt', a spiritual journey blending desert raves and climate anxiety. Spain's Oscar entry is a must-see cinematic event.
King Charles opens Sandringham's gardens after three-year renovation featuring a new maze. Visitors can explore the royal pleasure gardens from April 2026. Book your tickets now!
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Shocking revelations from the making of horror classic Poltergeist, where the terrifying props weren't props at all - and the cast had no idea.
The British Independent Film Awards unveils its 2025 nominations with intimate dramas 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' dominating the shortlist, celebrating the best of UK cinematic talent.
Discover how Peter Watkins, the visionary director behind 'Culloden' and 'The War Game', challenged conventional film-making and faced censorship for his radical approach to documentary cinema.
Exclusive: An acclaimed Hollywood actor secretly produces and stars in a breathtaking sci-fi short film that's taking the internet by storm with its stunning visuals and profound message.
The Guardian's critical take on the cinematic adaptation of Colleen Hoover's beloved novel reveals why this emotional story struggles to translate effectively to film.
The YouTube sensation's long-awaited horror film Shelby Oaks delivers genuine scares and proves online buzz can translate to cinematic excellence in this found-footage nightmare.
As Sydney Sweeney's new boxing film 'Christy' faces brutal reviews, Brian Viner's analysis reveals the Euphoria star might be suffering from political backlash rather than delivering a poor performance. Discover why critics are divided on this biographica
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow unveils her revolutionary AI-powered Andy Warhol biopic exploring nuclear annihilation fears, marking a seismic shift in filmmaking technology.
A groundbreaking neurodiverse filmmaking collective has been honoured with the Creative Audacity Award at the 2025 London Film Festival, celebrating their innovative approach to cinema that challenges conventional storytelling.