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Using binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens can help capture the intricate patterns without disturbing the birds. Stunning image of starling murmuration in flight over Brighton pier during pastel colour Winter sunset evening (Image: MATT GIBSON)What is a murmuration and why do birds to them? The winter months provide ideal conditions for these incredible displays, as starlings gather in large flocks at dusk to settle into their communal roosts. “With a bit of planning, witnessing a murmuration can be a truly spectacular winter experience for the whole family.”Recommended reading:Five tips for seeing a starling murmuration this winterTime it rightMurmurations are often closely tied to the evening light, usually taking place at dusk as starlings prepare to settle for the night. Check local sightingsWildlife organisations, nature reserves and birdwatching groups regularly share murmuration updates throughout winter.

That’s where London’s posh gastropubs come in. And at the height of Sunday roast season, the Times has just named its 13 favourite in the capital. Unsurprisingly for a list that that highlights posh spots, pubs in west London dominate. ICYMI: The posh neighbourhood that is officially the happiest place to live in London in 2026. Plus: 38 London restaurants have been named the best in the UK in a prestigious new list – and this one ranks highest.

The editor of two national newspapers in Scotland has been arrested and charged in connection with “indecent online communications”. David McCann was appointed editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland in July, but has now been suspended from the role due to “a criminal investigation unrelated to his work.”McCann, 43, was arrested after police officers executed a search warrant at an Edinburgh-area property on 25 November. McCann was promoted to editor of the News UK titles in July, succeeding Magnus Llewellin, having previously served as deputy editor and news editor. Before joining the company in 2018, he previously worked as assistant editor and head of news at The Herald, and assistant news editor at the Daily Record. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Tuesday, 25 November, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at a property in the Edinburgh area.

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David McCann, the Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland has been charged and suspended over “indecent online communications.”Police Scotland said he was arrested after they searched a property in Edinburgh on 25th November:“Officers executed a search warrant at a property in the Edinburgh area. A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with indecent online communications,” said a spokesperson for Police Scotland. McCann was only promoted to the Editor role in July, having previously been its Deputy Editor and News Editor. READ MORE – ‘Privileged to lead’: David McCann appointed editor of The Times and Sunday Times in ScotlandA News UK spokesperson stated:“We have been informed that David McCann, editor of The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland, has been made the subject of a criminal investigation unrelated to his work. “He has been suspended from the business.

David McCann has been suspended by his employers following the criminal investigationDavid McCann appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month. Picture: AlamyBy Alex StoreyThe editor of The Times and Sunday Times in Scotland has been charged in connection to alleged indecent online communications. Listen to this article Loading audio...David McCann, 43, was arrested and charged after officers searched a property in the Edinburgh area on Tuesday November 25. It is understood he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court the following day. A spokesperson for News UK, which owns The Times and Sunday Times newspapers, said the company had been informed McCann "has been made the subject of a criminal investigation unrelated to his work."

The singer, who has enjoyed a successful stint touring the US, will take the stage at the SEC Armadillo on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. Known for his classic hits and unique sound, Paul Simon's latest tour is expected to bring an intimate concert series to fans in mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland this spring 2026. Opening with his Grammy-nominated piece Seven Psalms, Simon's performance is anticipated to be a celebration of his musical journey. His European tour follows a series of intimate concerts in the US, which were warmly received by both audiences and critics. Accompanying Simon on this tour will be a band of 10 musicians, playing a selection of instruments ranging from the guitar and bass to the viola and cello.

So, a new biography, trying to assess the late Queen’s reign overall, is very welcome, especially one written by a professional historian at the height of his game. Commissioned originally for The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, David Cannadine’s entry on Elizabeth now appears separately in a much more accessible format. Nor is there hagiography; aware of the criticisms sometimes made of the late Queen’s handling of family matters, Cannadine is judicious in his discussion of them. Reading almost like a survey of our own times, this is an admirable introduction to the life and reign of the late Queen. Queen Elizabeth II: A concise biography of an exceptional sovereignDavid CannadineOUP £12.99(978-0-19-890230-0)Church Times Bookshop £11.69

(Canongate, 2022), Manni Coe traced his response to a cry for help from his younger sibling Reuben, who has Down’s syndrome. Little Ruins is a prequel also involving trials of the spirit and a search for healing, side by side with earthier challenges. Coe, his partner, Jack, and Reuben form a family of three, or “trilogy”. But the evolution tracked in Little Ruins makes sense in its own terms. Little Ruins: Rebuilding a lifeManni CoeCanongate £16.99978-1-83726-324-0Church Times Bookshop £15.29

Harry and Meghan’s media production company, Archewell Productions, has partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on the Cookie Queens project for the US festival’s Family Matinee section early next year. The documentary, directed by Alysa Nahmias, follows “four tenacious girls (who) strive to be a top-selling ‘Cookie Queen’, navigating an 800 million dollar business in which childhood and ambition collide”, the festival programme says. Of the project, Meghan told Deadline: “As a former girl scout myself, with my mom as my troop leader, I have a personal affinity for this film and am proud that all our conversations and collaboration have led to Archewell Productions partnering with this award-winning team to executive produce this incredibly captivating documentary. “When we first viewed the early footage of this documentary, it was immediately something we wanted to be involved in. “The creative point of view, the edgy yet humanising tone and tenor of the directing, and the glimpse behind-the-scenes into such a nostalgic and also modern tradition of girl scout cookie season are absolutely irresistible.”