What prevents the theme of memory in the university novel from becoming saccharine and uninteresting? In Carmen Laforet’s ‘Nada’, feeding the characters through a gothic lens.

ClothesCycleUK brought over 100 second-hand sellers, local designers (and a matcha bar) to its recent Newcastle event. We stopped by to explore the market — and spoke to founder Poppy ...

Puzzles Editor Joseph O'Keeffe (Mulholland) offers a comprehensive guide to cryptic crosswords, as well as examples to try.

In this week's News in Brief... chemical castrations, cuts to train stations, AI growth zones and ancient tomes.