33 minutes ago Brits set to face huge charges for visiting beauty spots on sunchasing holidays

As Brits start to think about their summer holiday destinations, one of the most popular – the Canary Islands – is set to introduce entry fees for holidaymakers looking to visit beauty spots

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3 hours ago Mouthwatering air fryer recipes by JAMIE OLIVER. These meals are all quick and healthy

He's Britain's most popular TV chef - now let Jamie Oliver be the first to show you how versatile your air fryer can be. These recipes are from the chef's new book, Easy Air Fryer.

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81 minutes ago This £60 black leather trench coat is the best alternative to Hailey Bieber's trending £8k version

Hailey Bieber has been wearing her £8,300 Saint Laurent black leather trench coat has been all over our Instagram feeds - but we've found a £60 alternative that looks just as chic

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23 minutes ago The Chase viewers say same thing as player makes 'controversial' remark to Bradley Walsh

The Chase viewers were left confused during the latest instalment of the popular ITV quiz show as one player didn't hold back when it came to correcting host Bradley Walsh

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3 hours ago Kiena Dawes: 20 women lost to horror violence just like tormented mum driven to suicide

From stabbings in their own homes to slayings at work by men they once loved, The Mirror looks at just some of the women who have lost their lives after brutal violence and psychological abuse from their ex or current partners

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7 hours ago Love Island icon quits All Stars with savage reason why and swipes at ITV show

A Love Island fan favourite has revealed the real reason they've decided to pull out of the ITV dating show's All Stars series with brutal dig at the series

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32 hours ago Jenufa at the Royal Opera House review: symbolic, psychologically probing and more potent than ever

This revival was Jakub Hrusa’s first production as Covent Garden’s music director designate – the venue is in safe hands

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32 hours ago Games Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn, 61, makes a rare red carpet appearance as he attends the star

The popular actor made a rare red carpet appearance with family members at the London extravaganza, which runs from January 9 to March 2.

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43 minutes ago Who is Noel Fielding's partner? Meet the Great British Bake Off host's long

When Great British Bake Off host Noel Fielding isn't distracting contestants or humouring viewers with his witty jokes, he's at home in London living a quiet life as a devoted partner and father-of-two. 

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25 hours ago Beneath the ruins of Ryan O'Neal's beach house of horrors: The notorious Malibu party pad where the 70s idol seduced stars... threw drug

When news emerged this week that late Love Story star Ryan O'Neal's stunning Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble it marked more than the end of a family home.

Society

1 hour ago Hailey Bieber’s £8k black leather trench coat is trending and we found a £60 version

Hailey Bieber has been wearing her £8k YSL leather trench coat on repeat, and the look is trending as a chic way to stay warm in the winter so we found the perfect £60 alternative

Economics

1 hour ago The Chase's Bradley Walsh shut down by player as fans baffled over controversial moment

Things took a slightly awkward turn during the latest episode of The Chase as host Bradley Walsh was put in his place when he spoke about his love for an Indian curry

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3 hours ago Paul Danan admitted 'I wish I'd known earlier' as health battle ruined his love life

Former Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan blamed his inability to find 'the right person' on his ADHD diagnosis, which he received just a few years before his tragic death

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7 hours ago Don’t Look Up director says ‘half a billion people’ have now seen film despite critics

Adam McKay says the Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio-starring satire resonates with a widespread feeling of being deceived by government and mediaAdam McKay, writer-director of climate-crisis satire Don’t Look Up, says that the film’s popularity with viewers shows the popular will to tackle climate change, despite the critical brickbats the film attracted and political inertia around the issue.McKay was speaking to the NME during the wildfire emergency that is currently affecting Los Angeles, which has included many high-profile victims from the Hollywood community. Saying that while Netflix, the film’s distributors, would not release definitive audience figures, he estimated that “somewhere between 400 million and half a billion” people saw it, and that “viewers all really connected with the idea of being gaslit”. Continue reading...

Culture

1 hour ago Obama belatedly wishes 'love of my life' Michelle a happy birthday with gushing post... amid divorce rumors

The former President, 63, proved that they're still going strong as he uploaded a sweet message to his wife for her birthday on Friday.

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26 hours ago Beneath the ruins of Ryan O'Neil's beach house of horrors: The notorious Malibu party pad where the 70s idol seduced stars... threw drug

When news emerged this week that late Love Story star Ryan O'Neal's stunning Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble it marked more than the end of a family home.

Society

2 hours ago Next shoppers praise £34 trousers for being a 'more comfortable alternative' to jeans

"Comfortable and hang lovely when wearing. Waist band is stretchy and fits nicely"

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2 hours ago Football legend Ian Wright pays surprise visit to Lioness star's Greater Manchester cafe

The "North's favourite Southerner" paid a visit to the popular Greater Manchester cafe

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3 hours ago ‘It was built for this’: how design helped spare some homes from the LA wildfires

As fires set LA ablaze, some houses are left standing amid ashes thanks to concrete walls, class A wood – and luckWhen last week’s fires in Los Angeles set parts of the city ablaze, one viral image was of a lone house in Pacific Palisades that was left standing while all of the homes around it were destroyed.Architect Greg Chasen said luck was the main factor in the home’s survival, but the brand-new build had some design features that also helped: a vegetation-free zone around the yard fenced off by a solid concrete perimeter wall, a metal roof with a fire-resistant underlayment, class A wood and a front-gabled design without multiple roof lines. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today

Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canonIn 2011, Jacob Rubeck and Nick Rattigan were living in a basement in Reno, Nevada, and thinking about starting a band. One afternoon, Rubeck came up with a frisky Strokes-like guitar riff, Rattigan whipped up the melody and lyrics and Surf Curse’s Freaks was born. “We wrote the song in like 30 minutes,” the singer says.A catchy song about alienation and longing, Freaks was released in 2013 and became a raucous highlight of their live shows but didn’t trouble the wider world until 2021, when it was discovered, out of the blue, by TikTok users. Its Spotify streams kept going up and up and up, until last March it passed a remarkable milestone. Unlike Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Prince, Surf Curse can claim membership of Spotify’s Billions Club, the running playlist of every song to have a...

Culture

1 hour ago Boden's bestselling dress is back in stock in its 'most flattering' design ever

The bestselling dress has been redesigned to be 'more flattering than ever' and it even includes pockets

Politics

30 hours ago Jamie Oliver's recipe for 'authentic' carbonara leaves Italians horrified as they fume over chef's decision to add an extra ingredient

The clip from 2017 showed the 49-year-old TV chef preparing his version of a carbonara, with Oliver describing his variation as a 'truly authentic' and 'traditional'.

Society

4 hours ago Shark slashes £70 off 'perfect' cordless vacuum shoppers 'absolutely love'

This top-of-the-range vacuum is now available at a discounted price

Economics

5 hours ago OREO ditches iconic round shape as fans braced for biscuit's edgy new look

The iconic Oreo biscuit is reportedly changing its shape, with the classic round cookie set to become a perfect square – and the brand has shared a first look at the new design

Sport

4 hours ago Doctor issues warning against social media skincare hack using kitchen scraps

A number of popular skincare hacks are being shared on social media, with people claiming that using certain items

Events

22 hours ago Love Island star drops major hint she could be heading to the All Stars villa as she posts airport photo

The 26-year-old, who rose to fame in season 10 and became embroiled in one of the show's most dramatic love triangles, dropped a major hint on Instagram on Thursday

Culture

1 hour ago Maura Higgins reveals she turned down The Traitors and Love Island: All Stars

The former Love Island finalist appeared on last year’s edition of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!.

Politics

30 hours ago Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are more public than ever as they wine and dine at upscale Paris restaurant after reuniting in the City of Love during whirlwind promotional tour

In the city of love, romance appeared to be Blowin' In The Wind as Chalamet, who plays folk pioneer Bob Dylan in his latest release, wined and dined Jenner at upscale Bar des Prés.

Society

6 hours ago Designer £74 perfume that's guaranteed to 'turn heads' now just £24 Superdrug

"This fragrance will catch your senses from when you walk into the room and turn heads as you leave"

Economics

7 hours ago Wales rugby international is now part of top security team at major sports events

The popular former lock has lifted the lid on his surprising new career

Sport

4 hours ago ITV Love Island All Stars fans ask 'who is she?' as new bombshell announced

Tina Stinnes has been confirmed as the latest bombshell to enter the Love Island All Stars villa, but not all fans of the show could remember her from her first time on the series

Events

28 hours ago Fashion designer behind custom tartan kilt for Alan Cumming on Traitors US

Designer Siobhan Mackenzie is the fashion mastermind behind the outfit for the actor who hosts the new US version of the hit reality show when it hits screens next week.

Culture

2 hours ago Love Island's 'hurricane' Kaz Crossley could make it hard for couples to form on show

Love Island: All Stars has seen some of the cast slowly getting into the rhythm of being back in the villa, but 'hurricane' Kaz Crossley has gone full steam ahead with her villa antics

Politics

32 hours ago I slept in the garden SHED as a teenager as my parents' house was too small for five kids

Megsie Wilkinson, who is from Wales but now lives in London, said she loved having her own space as a teenager in the garden of her family's home in North Cardiff.

Society

6 hours ago Victory for Sandbanks millionaires as they win bid to block plans for luxury flats they feared would become 'monstrosity Airbnb' mecca

TV interior designer Celia Sawyer was among objectors to the four-story block, amid fears it would be snapped up by Airbnb hosts cashing in on demand for rowdy stag and hen parties

Economics

13 hours ago Meet the 'incredible' Man City youngster loved by coaches and Pep Guardiola amid transfer interest

Manchester City academy defender Stephen Mfuni is playing two age groups higher than his own and has already made a first team appearance under Pep Guardiola - at just 16 years old.

Sport

5 hours ago ITV Love Island viewers baffled as they fail to recognise latest bombshell

Love Island All Stars bombshell Tina Stinnes will soon enter the villa for the second time, but not all viewers could remember her from her original stint on the show

Events

3 hours ago Maura and I are very close. I've got a fear of commitment: PETE WICKS reveals truth about his womanising reputation

Maura isn't the longest name on the planet, but still. Even if Pete Wicks did want to have the name of his rumoured para­mour tattooed as a testament to his undying love, would there be space?

Politics

6 hours ago Home Bargains fans impressed by £4 'magic cream' that 'plumps and firms' skin

The budget retailer is selling an affordable version of one of the UK's most popular moisturisers - Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream

Economics

24 hours ago SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 review: can these bone conduction sports headphones bring the bass?

Designed to loop around the back of your head and hook over the top of your ears, they may not be traditional, but these open-ear headphones are taking the running world by storm

Sport

5 hours ago Channel 4 Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud makes 'reasonable' admission over Channel 4 contract

Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud has been presenting the Channel 4 programme since it first aired in 1999 and has now opened up on the financial struggles he faces

Events

3 hours ago This 'green flag' attribute could see you lucky in love, according to dating app users

As many Brits start looking for love in the new year, this trait has been revealed as a good sign on a first date.

Politics

6 hours ago Now that'll give you a headache! Guest blows £160,000 on rare whisky at upmarket Scots hotel

A group of whisky lovers splurged on some of the world's most sought after spirits at the five star Fife Arms in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, as they celebrated New Year.

Economics

30 hours ago I rejected Rangers and Celtic as player before shooting to Man United stardom – now I’d love to manage them

Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

Sport

5 hours ago Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers

Events

3 hours ago Elma Pazar says she ‘felt mugged off’ by fellow Love Island contestants

In the show new arrival Tina Stinnes takes Luca Bish, Nas Majeed and Scott Thomas on a group date.

Politics

5 hours ago After the ceasefire, Gazans face a different kind of war. But we’re still clinging to hope | Al

Thousands of Palestinians are homeless, their houses reduced to rubble. It could take decades to rebuild their livesAl-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer and researcher from Gaza working in humanitarian and community workThe ceasefire news came suddenly, with an agreement we had heard before, surrounded by bureaucracy, hope and death. People all around me in Gaza – on buses, on donkey carts, in cars, on the street and in the markets – are describing it as a “war after the war”.The ceasefire is not the end of suffering. It is the beginning of everything else. It is an opportunity for people in northern Gaza, Rafah and elsewhere to mourn their loved ones who were killed and their destroyed homes. It is an opportunity to cry for those who have held back their tears for more than 15 months. We were told we could return to our homes, but those homes now lie in rubble. Most of them were levelled to the ground; some were left standing but are uninhabitable.Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer a...

Events

3 hours ago Beautiful Spanish city that Brits love is one of the world's 'best' to live in

Alicante was named the third best city in the world to live in by the annual Forbes magazine InterNations Expat City Rankings - with Spain dominating the ratings

Politics

7 hours ago Brad Pitt speaks out after AI scam saw woman hand over £700k and divorce her husband

A scammer posed as the actor in a romance plot to con a 53-year-old interior designer out of her life savings.

Economics

5 hours ago Judge allows lawsuit aiming to restrict abortion pills across US to proceed

Texas judge Matthew Kacsmaryk rules attorneys general of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri can continue mifepristone caseA lawsuit that aims to restrict nationwide access to abortion pills can proceed, a federal judge in Texas ruled on Thursday, months after the US supreme court rebuked an earlier version of the lawsuit over a legal technicality.The US judge Matthew Kacsmaryk is allowing the attorneys general of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri to continue a case that takes aim at the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone, a drug typically used in medication abortions. Joe Biden’s Department of Justice had asked for the case to be dismissed, arguing that the attorneys general had no real link to Kacsmaryk’s court in the northern district of Texas. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago ‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling?

Streaming insiders have claimed they’re being made to rewrite scripts for viewers who use their phones while watching. Is this the end of prestige TV? Or pure fiction?Be honest: how much attention do you pay when you watch TV? If you’re familiar with the ritual of half-watching a series or film – Netflix on in the background while you check out what your arch enemy has just posted on Instagram, say – it may surprise you to hear that Netflix doesn’t just know you engage in this obscene behaviour. It actually wants you to carry on.The streamer was in the news recently thanks to an excellent piece by Will Tavlin in n+1, which reminded readers of the platform’s microgenre of “casual viewing”: TV shows and movies designed to be watched while doing something else. One paragraph in particular incited a great deal of frustration. Tavlin claimed that Netflix have told various screenwriters to have their protagonists “announce what they’re doing so that viewers who have this program on in the...

Politics

8 hours ago Home Bargains restocks 'gorgeous' £8 lamp shoppers say 'looks expensive'

The Home Bargains lamp has been praised by shoppers for its design, with some comparing it to a more expensive luxury alternative but costing just a fraction of the price

Economics

6 hours ago Love Island: All Stars bombshell Tina Stinnes' age, job and Made in Chelsea past

Tina Stinnes is set to make a shock entrance on Love Island: All Stars tonight

Events

3 hours ago Muhammad Ali's wife honors legacy of the late boxing legend with new audio series 'Ali in Me'

The late Muhammad Ali’s wife is set to honor his legacy with a new audio series, featuring a lineup of special guests that includes popular figures from Will Smith to Mike Tyson

Politics

9 hours ago Debenhams reduces Heritor Automatic watch from £1,000 to £140 that's 'really smart'

The discounted watch features a 'very smart' leather design that would make for the perfect Valentine's Day present

Economics

6 hours ago Love Island bombshell Tina Stinnes' age, job and link to Made in Chelsea

Love Island season two star Tina Stinnes is set to make a shock entrance on All Stars

Events

4 hours ago Top Dog Crossbreeds: These are the 10 most popular adorable dog crosses

With dog ownership soaring, these are the crossbreeds that prove most popular for those not bothered about a pedigree certificate.

Politics

10 hours ago Billy Bob Thornton: ‘I didn’t want Johnny Cash to catch me looking in his fridge in my underpants’

The actor and musician answers your questions on his time as a roadie, being intimidated by rich people and falling off a horse for Steven SeagalIs your music less important, more important, or about as important as your film work? BenderRodriguezHere’s the thing: I grew up in music. I saw the Beatles when I was eight. By the time I was nine, I had a band. Started with a little cheap guitar and then got a drum kit, which my father hated. I was playing pretty big concerts by the time I was 16 and then went on tour. I became a roadie from 18 to about 22. I went to LA to play music, accidentally got into acting. I’m still not sure how it happened. I always say that my success as an actor was out of ignorance, because I didn’t know how to be anything other than natural, and I think they liked that.I loved both of them. It’s all one vision, all out of the same brain. I couldn’t choose one over the other. I’d like to do both, as long as they’ll let me. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Ruggable review: Can this washable rug survive coffee spills and muddy paws?

We put one of the brand’s designs to the test, to find out just how practical the rugs are

Events

4 hours ago Strangers' Bar in Parliament to CLOSE amid security probe 'after woman's drink spiked'

The Met Police confirmed earlier this week they were investigating reports of an alleged drink spiking in a popular House of Commons bar - but said no arrests had been made

Politics

25 hours ago Marc Jacobs reduces 'elegant' £94 perfume to £46 in flash deal that ends Sunday

"I’ve received so many compliments from random strangers. You feel so elegant when wearing it!"

Economics

6 hours ago ITV Love Island All Stars viewers say same thing as fans struggle to recognise new bombshell

Love Island All Stars viewers have been left unimpressed by ITV's choice for their next bombshell.

Events

5 hours ago Maura Higgins left squirming as she's grilled on Pete Wicks romance rumours

Maura Higgins appeared on Friday's Loose Women as she was grilled about her love life

Politics

25 hours ago Seasalt Cornwall reduces £68 trousers to £18 that look 'much nicer than jeans'

"I Love the fit of these trousers, they feel really comfortable and the heavyweight material is so much nicer than jeans"

Economics

6 hours ago Tina Stinnes age, job and love life as she returns to Love Island as a bombshell

Tina Stinnes was confirmed as the next bombshell on Love Island: All Stars on Thursday (January 17). Here is everything you need to know about the reality star.

Events

6 hours ago As another Love Island couple splits, here are the couples still together

The Standard takes a trip down memory to celebrate the couples who have lasted the distance

Politics

28 hours ago Save £11 on Olaplex hair perfector loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

The Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector has been reduced to £17 in a limited time offer, saving you more than £11 on the hair treatment loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

Economics

7 hours ago Aldi's new 99p drink includes special ingredient Taylor Swift swears by

It's only going to be in stores for a limited time - and is made with a popular mineral that claims to help you get a better night's sleep

Events

6 hours ago UK town where people live to just 54 that was 'once a masterpiece loved around the world'

It was once a bustling town where 'there was nothing you couldn't buy' but it has struggled to thrive since

Politics

28 hours ago Police hunt men with bolt cutters who stole £21k worth of designer bags from boutiques in London and Surrey

Detectives appeal for information after latest raid which has left retailers across the capital in fear

Economics

8 hours ago I hired private detectives to spy on my lover when he blew out our date. Then they sent a video from his flat with a bombshell revelation: LIZ JONES

He came to my hotel at 9.30pm. He was impressed by the luxury suite with its huge Christmas tree, copper bath, walk-in minibar. I noticed he soon nibbled on the KitKats and Pringles.

Events

7 hours ago ‘There’s a majesty to grief’: TS Eliot poetry prize winner Peter Gizzi

The American writer won the prestigious prize for Fierce Elegy, a collection informed by the deaths of his family members. He explains why poetry is like friendship – and why he loves small wordsWinning the TS Eliot prize came as a shock to American poet Peter Gizzi. “I had zero expectations”, he says. “All I know is I was overwhelmed.” In fact, the 65-year-old says he almost cried when his name was read out for his collection Fierce Elegy.When we talk the next day – Gizzi is speaking over Zoom from Valencia, where he flew to see family after attending the ceremony in London on Monday night – he is clearly still emotional. The prestigious poetry award holds particular significance for him, having long felt an affinity with TS Eliot. In fact, Gizzi and his friend, the poet and scholar JH Prynne, even went on a pilgrimage to the village that features in the final poem in Eliot’s Four Quartets. Continue reading...

Politics

29 hours ago Cosy cardigan Claudia Winkleman 'will be wearing all winter' for just £35 at M&S

Claudia Winkleman has taken to Instagram to show off a new cardigan from Marks and Spencer, and it's already got a lot of love from shoppers - so be quick if you want to snap one up

Economics

8 hours ago UK Emergency Alert Incoming: 87,000,000 mobile phones to receive test warning in 2025

The system is designed to be used in the event of major incidents.

Events

7 hours ago Boots x Love Island is back with a new beauty edit and these are our top picks

The Boots x Love Island edit is back for the hit reality show's All Stars 2025 series, with beauty powerhouses now available to buy.

Politics

29 hours ago Claudia Winkleman’s £1k Bottega Boots from The Traitors are a style staple and we found a £32 alternative

Claudia Winkleman'sc style has continued to wow on The Traitors, and her versatile £1080 Bottega boots have proved to be a huge hit. Luckily, we found a £32 version on ASOS to copy her look

Economics

8 hours ago Warning over popular toiletry products that could be harming your immune system

Westminster is debating a law change as products including shampoos, mouthwashes and hand sanitisers have been found to wipe out our healthy bacteria

Events

7 hours ago Wales rugby international is now Tyson Fury's bodyguard and absolutely loves it

The popular former lock has lifted the lid on his surprising new career

Politics

29 hours ago Aston Martin target Max Verstappen in £1BILLION deal for Red Bull's four

Aston Martin are telling potential sponsors that Max Verstappen will join them in their ambitious bid to win the world title, in a £1billion deal that would be one of the biggest in the history of sport.

Economics

9 hours ago 'Everybody is tense': Family of released hostage hopeful of ceasefire confirmation

Hostages' families are hopeful for the return of their loved ones but remain "tense" waiting for a deal between Israel and Hamas.

Events