Cher, Louis Theroux, Edna O’Brien: the new books announced at Frankfurt book fair

After an opening ceremony hosted by Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, the annual publishing event got underway, with novels and starry memoirs snapped up for big sums. So what will we be reading in 2018?

Black Swan head chef: ‘I think people like that we’re quite chilled out’

British pub that won ‘best restaurant in the world’ prides itself on serving innovative food in friendly atmosphere

‘You remind me of an ice-cream van’: the nine fashion compliments your wardrobe needs

Looking chic is so last season. The news in from Paris fashion week is that you know you’re looking good when someone compares you to Frankenstein, a dry cleaner’s bag or even dessert

Front pew: why churches can make perfect catwalk venues

The use of places of worship was an emerging trend from the spring/summer 2018 shows – but one that met with some criticism. Here, an Anglican priest highlights the positives of hosting fashion shows in churches

Caterham Seven Sprint review: ‘The ultimate feelgood car’

For anyone with a yearning for the good old days, this new Caterham will blast you down memory lane in no time

Tesla Model X review: ‘The volume goes up to a Spinal Tap 11’

Tesla’s new take on the electric SUV is powerfully impressive. But is the Model X a real world contender or just an expensive gimmickfest?