16 h. ago I tried Amazon’s £18 whisky and it’s far better than it has any right to be

A litre of whisky for under £20 hardly inspires confidence, yet Amazon’s budget blend turned out to be far more enjoyable than expected

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42 h. ago Cheap Christmas Champagne 2025: Here are the 13 best Scottish supermarket deals

These tipples will all add sparkle to your festive season, at a price that’s right.

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52 h. ago An expert recommended this £23 whisky – and it’s perfect for gifting

This affordable single malt is described as a ‘bold, youthful whisky bursting with personality’

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69 h. ago The ultimate Christmas wine guide, by HELENA NICKLIN: What to pick for your turkey, pud and trimmings

If there's one thing guaranteed to lift the spirits at this time of year, it's the promise of a table laden with good food, great company and a glass of something delicious.

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4 d. ago ‘I’m going to be heartbroken. This is a landmark’: cherished Times Square dive bar faces eviction

With cheap drinks and friendly locals, Jimmy’s Corner is a New York institution. But a real-estate developer has ordered its closure – can it survive?Founded by Jimmy Glenn, a former boxer turned trainer, in 1971, Jimmy’s Corner has stood, defiantly unchanged, as Times Square has boomed around it.The neighborhood bar, a New York City institution which attracts locals and tourists alike, has had the same pictures on the walls for decades – some of the bar’s regulars have been coming almost as long – kept the same furniture, and maintained remarkably low pricing. In a perhaps unintentional nod to its history, there is also several years’ accumulation of dust in some areas. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I eat in Cardiff's 'best cheap restaurant' every day — 2 reasons it's better than everywhere else

I never get tired of it.

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4 w. ago 10 overlooked European Christmas markets with stunning views and cheap drinks

Explore the top 10 lesser-known European Christmas markets where chances of snow are high but the prices of food and drinks are low.

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4 w. ago 10 hidden European Christmas markets with stunning views and cheap mulled wine

A festive index has unveiled the best 'hidden gem' European Christmas markets, spanning Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Slovenia, and Switzerland

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