Sunday Paperweight

It's the first week back after the summer, and it has felt like 'business as usual' came quicker than everyone expected. Protests erupted across all four nations of the United Kingdom, Reform UK were caught up in a donations scandal, and hecklers at their Birmingham NEC conference appeared to be battered with walking sticks, resulting in an investigation by West Midlands Police.

Credit: Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert/Alamy Live News Protesters and campaigners demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament against the planned building of AI data centres throughout Scotland and call for a moratorium. Get Paperweight's weekly photography feature, Darkroom, delivered to your inbox every week with Sunday Paperweight when you subscribe for free.

Yes, you read that right. You really can see theatre shows, gigs, concerts, spoken word, and other exciting events for less than £10, even in London. This week's Greater Things is dedicated to everyone who's finding it harder and harder to spend evenings out. Now, before you read any further, we must warn you that some of the ways to get cheap tickets require you to join a membership scheme and employ the highest levels of discretion when you attend.