Viki Imrie

Writer, crafter and avid people watcher

We need an answer to everything. Don't have your dream career? You can be a high flyer if you read the right books. Failing relationship? You're not trying hard enough. Unhappy? You're obviously not attending the workshops.

Emily Buchanan

Writer, digital editor and nostalgic bibliophile

After a series of mysterious fires and the unrelated launch of a mega-mall nearby, Margate turned from beloved tourist destination to ghost town - practically overnight. Despite the efforts of high-street hero Mary Portas and the valiant rejuvenation of the Old Town, Margate continues to reek of recession and disrepair.

Adam Stones

Senior consultant at Forster Communications

The art world, and particularly how we foster and develop it in Britain, is in a period of crisis. And if you haven't noticed that, then it's a worrying testament to the way we debate and celebrate the creative processes in this country.

Artfinder

Artfinder allows you to explore your passion for art and exhibitions online

If you want to get your fix of art before the whole of Britain is descended upon by Olympic-goers, this is a brief round-up of what there is to see in...

Chloe Cardon

Publicist

It has come to my attention that Tess Daly is the latest celebrity to join the ridiculous milk campaign. As I waited for the red to turn green by the ...

James Payne

Founder and creative director of PayneShurvell gallery, curator and writer

'More Passion' a neon piece by Tracey Emin was recently installed in Downing Street. Emin is refreshingly honest about her passion for the Tories ("They are massive collectors"), yet has donated a piece that says precisely nothing. Maybe it is dedicated to Nick Clegg?

Pregnant City Girl

I am/was a 'high-flying' City trader

Would you believe me? Well, I have. Actually, credit where credit is due, or in fact no credit where no credit is due; I didn't find it, it found me v...

Kate Shrewsday

Kate Shrewsday is a journalist, musician and former head teacher.

As we grow, do we simply forget how open life should be? What an incisive jewel truth is? Or does life become so complex that pretending is a bare essential for a grown up?

Simon Napier-Bell

Rock manager and author

The music world is in debate as to what lies ahead. Record companies will soon be gone. No one's crying. But new musical artists are wondering how, in the internet age, they will get sufficient focus on themselves to rise to the top. Bit by bit fresh promotional mechanisms will emerge; in the meantime the new style music industry would do well to keep an eye on the world of art.