The Weekend Edit: War in the world of golf, Sarah Sands on grief and an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy

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Sunday, December 10, 2023 Welcome to the Weekend Edit, where we highlight the best features, columns and reviews from The Independent, delivered straight to your inbox.   This week you can read Jim White's brilliant piece on the war raging on the fairways of world golf, be moved by Sarah Sands reflecting on a year of grief, when she lost both her ex-husband, the actor Julian Sands, and her beloved brother; and we've a great interview with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.   For unlimited access to Premium insight along with ad-free reading, the daily edition newspaper, exclusive newsletters and more, you can subscribe for just £20 for 1 year. ENTERTAINMENT & FEATURES Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Strictly, meeting Jimmy Savile and GB News: 'I've never been interested in bust-ups with interviewees' The presenter tells Fiona Sturges how he had to drop his armour and be vulnerable to compete for the glitterball trophy, why he thinks it's a 'terrible shame' what is happening to the BBC's 'Newsnight', and his 'ghastly' encounter with Jimmy Savile on his very first day working in TV Read more Krishnan Guru-Murthy: 'I was sick of being middle-aged and decrepit and on my way to an early grave' 'Losing Sinead was devastating for so many, this is how I will remember her on her birthday' 'Losing Sinead was devastating for so many, this is how I will remember her on her birthday' Show me the money: Jon Rahm and the battle for the future of golf   Hugh Grant has never been the terrible actor he insists he is Show me the money: Jon Rahm and the battle for the future of golf Hugh Grant has never been the terrible actor he insists he is LIFESTYLE Losing my ex Julian Sands and brother, Kit, has meant a year of sorrow – but there has been unexpected joy too Devastated by the deaths of her former husband Julian Sands and her brother, the lyricist, composer and performer Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Sarah Sands thought nothing would come good of 2023, but then some unexpected arrivals ushered in new hope Read more A photo album of loss and sorrow for Sarah Sands How to survive Christmas as a vegan     How to survive Christmas as a vegan Is it ever okay to take your dog out to dinner?   Is it ever okay to take your dog out to dinner? I have battled with my weight most of my life – but I've only just discovered what truly works I have battled with my weight most of my life – but I've only just discovered what truly works   COMMENT Who's afraid of big, bad Farage? Not the Tories, surely? Some of Rishi Sunak's supporters are worried about what will happen when the honorary president of Reform UK emerges from the 'I'm a Celebrity' jungle this weekend. John Rentoul wonders why Read more Who's afraid of big, bad Farage? Not the Tories, surely? Sunak's obsession with Rwanda has split his party – and, worse, reignited the Brexit wars In seeking a 'middle way' on immigration, between the Tories' left and right flanks, the prime minister is sure to have his hopes dashed – and may even suffer the same fate as Theresa May, writes Andrew Grice Read more Sunak's obsession with Rwanda has split his party – and, worse, reignited the Brexit wars Never again? It takes more than words to take on the tyrants – protect human rights There will be no shortage of well-meaning statements to mark a trio of human rights anniversaries this weekend. But, all the while, tyrants around the world are flouting the rules and committing atrocities. It's time for action, says Benedict Rogers Read more Never again? It takes more than words to take on the tyrants – protect human rights   Subscribe today to enjoy: Advert-free reading across independent.co.uk Full access to Premium analysis, opinion and longer-form articles The Independent Daily Edition newspaper The Independent app with daily puzzles and audio readings of articles Exclusive subscriber-only newsletters SUBSCRIBE: £99 £20 FOR 1 YEAR The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247   Join the conversation and follow us: Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive marketing emails from The Independent.    To unsubscribe from these emails or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy