Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday, as the UK contemporary art award celebrated its 40th anniversary. Kaur was honoured for her solo exhibition Alter Altar, which includes an installation of a Ford Escort car with a giant doily on it. She was announced the winner during a ceremony at the […]
By Paul Sims A FUGITIVE murder suspect wanted over the senseless slaying of a “beautiful and kind” teenager handed himself into Greek cops after becoming homesick. Thomas Dures, 21, appeared in court in Athens yesterday after nearly 18 months on the run and begged to be returned to Britain as soon as possible. Lancashire Constabulary […]
British singer Elton John told a theatre audience on Sunday that he had lost his sight, months after suffering a severe eye infection. One of the biggest-selling artists of all time, Mr John attended the launch of the “The Devil Wears Prada” musical in London’s West End but said he had been unable to watch […]