Hello,

There’s plenty to read in iweekend this week:

For centuries, The Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust and great harm will befall the kingdom.

Christopher Skaife, Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, tells iweekend what happened when Munin, the oldest of the resident ravens, made off over the parapets - and why he believes in superstitions. 

Profiting from justice? Dean Kirby and Cahal Milmo look at how the recovery of Britain's biggest divorce settlement is being funded by a controversial new breed of finance company. 

Guest columnist Jacqueline Wilson writes about the importance of her fictional character Tracy Beaker, how she raised the status of looked-after children and made them feel important. Her new book My Mum Tracy Beaker is out now.

This weekend’s author’s tale is Ian Rankin. The Scottish author brings Inspector Rebus back for a 23rd instalment, out this week. He talks to Chris Green about the intricacies of writing an ageing character (“He can't shoulder open a locked door any more”), how crime fiction reflects our turbulent times and what will happen to Rebus after his death.

The new series of Doctor Who starts on Sunday night. Whether you are an old fan, or thinking of tuning in for the first time, Stephen Kelly rounds-up everything you need to know before Jodie Whittaker takes the helm.

Elsewhere, we’ve got a round-up of the best pubs for dining as well as safari holidays that won’t break the bank.

Simon Calder, Alice Jones, Janet Street-Porter and Patrick Cockburn bring their usual insightful comment plus there’s our puzzles pull-out and 7-day TV guide

In sport, we’ve got an interview with Alex Corbisiero. The ex-England prop talks about how he’s managing to explain rugby union to the Americans. Plus there’s all the build-up to Liverpool v Manchester City.

Don't miss out. Pick up your copy of iweekend tomorrow.

Have a wonderful weekend,

 

Hanna Tavner Assistant Editor  iweekend