Phoebe Clarke chats to Jack Savoretti on his number album, and finds out whether being compared to Bob Dylan ever gets old.

As he nears the end of his degree, Jay Meros looks back on three years of fast food (through haiku)

Hannah Lawrence gives us the best and worst of her theatre experiences

The London trio’s summery debut is the perfect tonic for a dull February

Eve Commander deplores Delia’s cheeky re-release

Cook this beautifully rich lamb stew with minimal effort

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Last week, members from the Equestrian Society and Boxing Society swapped for one session.

Our pick of what’s on in local theatre this week

Andrew Georgeson heads to Bolton Octagon to review Tull, a dramatisation of racial struggle

Cheaper than chips returns with tips on how to get more banger for your buck

Sexpression Manchester aims to teach sexual health and encourage young people to make informed decisions

Nick Miller’s debut novel treads familiar, if not unwelcome, territory

Ben Marshall reviews Paper Shield, the first performance of the season for the MIFTAs

Online book recommendation sites get away from best-seller lists and towards personally tailored selections

Molly Allen explains why size shouldn’t matter when it comes to boobs.

Eve Commander ponders the virtue of this controversial chef

Let this cheese and pickle loaf brighten your day

Kukoos is a new and delicious alternative to Oxford Road’s usual suspects, with everything on the menu at £5 or less

Andrew Georgeson previews the Library Theatre Company’s production of Brecht’s classic war drama Mother Courage and Her Children