Istanbul city guideIstanbul holidays10 of the best lokantas in IstanbulIstanbul's lokantas, or 'tradesmen's restaurants', are where the locals go for fast, fresh home-style cooking and a lively atmosphere. The Istanbul Eats bloggers select 10 of the best As featured in our Istanbul city guide Çiya SofrasiThanks to glowing write-ups, this Asian-side eatery is no longer the secret it once was, but the restaurant – possibly the best in Istanbul – has remained true to what made it successful in the first place.

TV reviewTelevisionReviewThe Yorkshire high school drama now features characters who talk in utterly bizarre language. Add in soapy plotlines and an inferior cast and it’s far past its sell-by date Seasons one to three of Ackley Bridge (Channel 4) were an ideal lockdown box set for families with teens or tweens. Set in a Yorkshire academy school created by merging a predominantly white secondary with a predominantly Muslim one, the drama never lost sight of its core mission to examine multiculturalism as experienced by teens and educators.

NBAKenneth Faried’s talent earned him a slot on the Team USA roster and a $50m contract. But he found himself on the outside as NBA tactics changed Kenneth Faried is around 7,200 feet above sea level. At times, though, the former Team USA starter and Denver Nugget, he has felt much lower. His G League season with the Mexico City Capitanes concluded in late March, the team narrowly missing the playoffs.

Gig venue guideMusicThe gig venue guide: Koko, LondonThe former Camden Palace is a venue of beauty – but also one in which a large chunk of the crowd can’t see the stage Capacity: 1,410. Who plays there: Koko’s big on the rock and indie circuit – it’s the venue bands play when they’re too big for the clubs and not big enough for Brixton Academy. You get hip-hop here, too, plus occasional special shows from star acts – including Prince, Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

MoviesReviewDouble booking is the least of the worries awaiting the vacationers arriving at this desert home Whether or not you think it deserves it, the online property-hire business Airbnb is taking a pasting of late, and now even horror films are piling in to sully its name. In this snappily edited film, a house in the desert near Joshua Tree national park (judging by the local flora) appears to have been double-booked, leading to murderous results.