“We have never lived in such an exciting time,” says Tim Smit, dismissing the doomsayers with a grin. “The environmental movement is on the cusp of a renaissance. We’re entering a period of consciousness in which we see ourselves as of the planet, rather than simply living on it.”

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Beginners guide to Rokia Traore: Songlines

“Saoirse Ronan is only 21 but already has two Oscar  nominations under her belt. Jane Cornwell tells why you need to learn how to pronounce her name.”

Feature on Saoirse Ronan for Sunday Life