Tim Lewis

Nov. 5 is general election day for Californians, and there has been much debate among Angelenos about housing, more precisely, around rent control. Add a general statement here as to why this is bad.

One of Britain’s most prolific actors, Stephen Graham is the face of countless hard-to-forget TV and film characters, a regular Scorsese collaborator and good mates with Leo DiCaprio. He talks about living it up in Leicestershire – and why he’s in the shape of his life

The American director on the 20-year project he is just beginning, how hitmen don’t exist in real life and why his career would not be possible today

Orchids are a rather fascinating and diverse family of wonderfully floriferous flora. Orchids are among the most popular plants worldwide. In this article, we explore some of the major orchid species and tips for their care. Writers from mygarden.com have provided the bulk of this most useful information.

The chef, author and broadcaster on the secret to plant-based cooking, what to eat – and how to name your livestock

At home, we had a brilliant book called The Times Cookery Book by Katie Stewart. It must have come out in the early 1970s and I basically became the pastry chef for my mum's dinner parties.

December is a relatively quiet month in the garden, but there are more things to take care of than you might think. With limited daylight hours as we approach the shortest day of the year, this month’s crisp wintery weather can be strikingly beautiful and bitterly cold in equal measure. While we wait for Santa’s arrival, here’s a checklist of jobs to keep us gardeners busy.

Some made a splash in politics, social media, sport or the arts. Others took a brave personal stand. Observer writers and critics pick the names on everyone’s lips this year

The Kiwi comedian on Junior Taskmaster, her love of games, and her bizarre childhood Christmases featuring… the lollyman

The US standup on why his show on white nationalists resonated so widely, being taught writing by Zadie Smith and working on a new spinoff of The Office