6 d. ago Screen Babble: The Last Of Us S2 wrap, this summer’s blockbusters and our favourite music documentaries

Did Season 2 of The Last of Us hold up compared to the first? Here’s what the Screen Babble team thought.

Culture

8 d. ago Parents’ ingenious hack to deal with screaming toddler draws praise on Instagram

The hack is great to keep your rambunctious tots entertained this summer, and you probably already have the supplies for it at home

Economics

2 w. ago Summer Blockbusters 2025: The 10 films set for release this year audiences are most anticipating

Are one of these 10 eagerly anticipated film releases on your watch list this summer?

Events

2 w. ago Lead on, Macduff: how the tide turned for Aberdeenshire’s art deco lido

The pavilion at Tarlair lido, on the coast outside Macduff, has reopened after a decade-long restoration campaign. Now swimmers await the whistle to hit the pools againThe vastness of Tarlair lido is hard to comprehend. Just a mile east of the town of Macduff, in Aberdeenshire, the lido’s three bodies of sea water are supplied by a tidal filling system and divided by a concrete wall, slippery with seaweed. The water’s reflection announces a striking mint-and-cream art deco pavilion, and a cinematic sea view. From the pavilion’s roof terrace, where dandelion-coloured tables and chairs are set out, it’s easy to lose a few minutes gazing beyond the salty outcrops to a northerly horizon.Originally commissioned by Macduff town council in 1929, the pavilion and pools – a paddling pool, boating “lake” and swimming pool – were designed by architect John C Miller and opened two years later as one of only three art deco lidos of their kind in Scotland. The site reopened in late March after 30...

Politics

2 w. ago Home Bargains shoppers go wild for £25 paddling pool 'perfect for water

Fans of the discount chain are in a tizz over its latest summer range, which includes a paddling pool complete with slides and inflatables to keep tots occupied for hours

Economics

2 w. ago Bill Gates shares summer reading list for 2025 featuring Bono, Trevor Noah and more

The billionaire and philanthropist has revealed a list of books that inspired his recent memoir

Politics

2 w. ago The Works' launches 20% off toys to keep kids entertained for hours this summer

The Playworks range is inspiring families put down the electronics and enjoy 'time well spent' together

Politics

3 w. ago Free summer horse racing tickets to give away with Arena Racing

The events are filled with great entertainment to fill the long summer days and nights so it’s a great opportunity for a fantastic free family day out with 12 race events to choose from.

Politics

3 w. ago Amazon drops 'sturdy' £108 paddling pool that 'lasts for years' down to £60

'Definitely buy this pool for the best summer ever, so impressed!'

Economics

4 w. ago 2025 UK festival predictions: Who could rise and who could fall this summer?

We shake our Magic 8 Ball to predict who’ll have a good summer festival season and perhaps who won’t...

Politics

4 w. ago Brits urged to use £3 item on BBQ before grilling meat this summer

As the cost of living crisis rages on, the humble at-home BBQ continues to be a firm favourite for Brits. With this one tip you can clean up your grill in no time for a summer full of entertainment.

Economics

last month 11 best paddling pools to keep the kids cool and entertained this summer

Whether you choose one with sprinklers, slides or sun shades, these paddling pools are here to make a splash

Politics