Fancy bagging yourself an original work of art, possibly (if you’re lucky) a masterpiece, for a mere £40? Head to the Royal College of Art’s Secret 2009 event. Guardian online 13/11/09

Okay, so it’s not exactly news, but it is a bit of frivolous fun - here’s a selection of Dannii Minogue’s X-factor hairdos. Which one’s your favourite?! - Guardian online 11/11/09

Definitely worth a visit this autumn, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the venue for an exhibition of Rob Ryan’s intricate and imaginative paper cut outs and screenprints. He did a wonderful piece to promote the work of the White Ribbon Alliance and the ‘million mums’ campaign

Film to see: Jane Campion’s ‘Bright Star’?

Book to peruse: ‘Important Artefacts’ by Leanne Shapton?