She may be the next face of Chanel and one of the greatest singers around but Cat Power is still delightfully modest, says Beth Squires.

Mixing humour, warmth and unflinching, wonderfully observed realism, Shane Meadows has created a British film that you simply must see, says Beth Squires.

Is it folk, or anti-folk, who knows? But however you want to define their music, they are definitely worth a look, says Elspeth Waters.

A remarkable and compelling story about conjoined twins Rose and Ruby Darlen. You won’t be able to put it down!

Get down to the Purple Turtle in Camden and check out new boys indie rockers The Bishops for some foot-tapping fun.

A mythical all female society is thrown into turmoil by the appearance of a male child… The Cleft is strange but compulsive reading.

Emotively brilliant, this album is guaranteed to become one of your most treasured. Don’t let it pass you by, says Elspeth Waters.

Next time you reach for the trusty old Jif beneath the sink, pause and take a look at this delightful handbook full of traditional household cleaning methods and tips, says Elspeth Waters.