88 minutes ago Luxurious countryside retreat with treetop cabins is the perfect spa staycation

This luxury hotel has everything from private treehouses, spa treatments, guided walks and The Kitchen cooking classes.

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39 minutes ago Play On! at the Lyric Hammersmith review: Twelfth Night relocated to Harlem's Cotton Club

This sassy musical sets Shakespeare to the music of Duke Ellington

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52 minutes ago Nobody's Child drops 'stunning' £79 spring dress by 82% to less than £14 in huge sale

The stunning floral dress has been reduced by over 80% at Nobody's Child

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5 hours ago ‘I don’t like corporate boxes’: Jeremy and Ben Corbyn on Arsenal, coaching and Starmer

The former Labour leader and his son reveal how football changed their family, and discuss the pleasure and pain that comes from loving such a voraciously capitalist sportLast Saturday morning, with the biting cold and bright sunshine providing a perfect day for football, Jeremy Corbyn climbed off his bicycle at Tufnell Park playing fields. I joked about a red bike being appropriate for his politics and his beloved Arsenal but Corbyn just smiled and gazed at the teeming pitches.His eldest son, Ben, is a scout for the Arsenal academy and runs the London Football School which coaches around a thousand young footballers. They range in age from three to 18 and there are 42 LFS teams. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Jon Lewis remains committed and promises review after England’s Ashes whitewash

Australia completed an historic clean sweep with an innings and 122-run victory in the day/night Test in Melbourne.

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3 hours ago ‘The image is a call to honour our roots’: Reginald Kofi Boateng’s best phone photo

Exploring themes of identity, heritage and individuality, the Ghanaian photographer used surreal colours to add a dreamlike qualityReginald Kofi Boateng had spent his morning scouting the perfect location and gathering props. “The day was steeped with intention,” says Boateng, who comes from Koforidua, in eastern Ghana and now lives in Dansoman, in the capital, Accra.“Dansoman is a sprawling estate and a place of contrasts,” he says. “Stories are waiting to be uncovered in its bustling streets and quiet corners. This setting became the perfect backdrop to explore themes of identity, heritage and individuality.” Continue reading...

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18 hours ago My test drive in a Tesla Cybertruck took a surprising turn – and it’s truly life

Our EV editor has an order in for a Tesla Cybertruck. Will he still want one now he’s taken one for a drive?

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89 minutes ago Only those with 'expert' eyesight can spot snake hiding in less than 30 seconds

An optical illusion challenge is asking people to find a Kenyan sand boa snake hiding in a photo - but only those with perfect attention to details are able to spot it on their first try

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2 hours ago ‘No one but Jews lost their apartments’: how homes taken by Nazis in wartime Paris were never given back

New book reveals tens of thousands of Jews who survived WW2 were not allowed to return to homes in French capitalThe 1935 photograph shows Israël and Hélène Malowanczyk standing on the balcony of their second-floor apartment at 118 Avenue Parmentier in Paris’s 11th arrondissement.The couple – he a hatmaker from Poland, she a French dressmaker – are smiling. Like almost all Parisians at the time, they rented their home, a two-room flat where they lived with their two young daughters. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Sol de Janeiro £24 scent loved by Zara McDermott is hailed ‘divine’ by shoppers

There's an affordable fragrance causing quite a stir among perfume shoppers and celebrities alike, as it comes with plenty of 5-star reviews and the approval of Zara McDermott herself

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24 hours ago 4 Bayern Munich VIPs rave about Celtic as Champions League draw triggers dressing room whispers

Celts have been paired with the Bundesliga leaders in the knockout playoffs

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2 hours ago Women's Ashes 2025: Australia thrash England to secure historic whitewash win

Visitors collapse with thorough review required

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7 hours ago 'Near perfect' movie set for Quentin Tarantino remake is on TV tonight

The director suggested a Star Wars actor would take over the iconic role

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1 hour ago Hayley Atwell on theatre, Tom Cruise and the tabloids: ‘I’ve reached the point where I’m OK if I’m not liked’

From shooting guns in Mission: Impossible films to appearing in a new West End production of Shakespeare, the actor has proved there’s nothing she can’t do. But, she says, there are now a few things she won’tBefore meeting Hayley Atwell, I am shown to an empty dressing room down the corridor from where she is rehearsing in London for her upcoming role as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s comic tale of love and deception. The room is empty save for a jug of water, some makeup and hairdressing equipment and, on the floor, a wonderfully garish pair of red patent leather platform shoes.Atwell will be wearing them as Beatrice, who she plays opposite Tom Hiddleston’s Benedick. “They’re my dancing shoes,” she says when she arrives. “Every morning at 11 the shoes go on and we dance [as part of rehearsal for the show]. It’s expressive, it’s modern but not at all gimmicky.” It turns out dancing in front of an audience is a first for her. Is she out of her comfort zone? “Actual...

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4 hours ago I tried Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Finish and it's legendary for a reason

The Airbrush Flawless Finish has been on my wishlist for years and Makeup fans will know it takes a long time to use up a powder, so it's the perfect opportunity to try

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8 hours ago 'I thought I'd found my perfect match but he turned into an abusive monster, stalking me through Alexa!'

Carolyn Shepherd lived in fear every single day thanks to her controlling husband's actions but reveals what eventually gave her the strength to finally leave after years of abuse

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2 hours ago How fashion's ice queen froze out the First Lady (but does Melania even care?)

Starkly dressed in black and white and photographed in monochrome, Melania Trump appears intent on projecting not only stylishness but power and determination.

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14 hours ago Doctor reveals surprising food swap to lose weight without reducing portions

If you struggle to cut down your portion sizes but want to drop a dress size, this could be the solution for you

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4 hours ago Boden's 'unique' £110 dress 'perfect' for spring weddings slashed to just £33

Boden is treating shoppers to a massive 70% off its Ophelia Wrap Midi Jersey Dress in the Raindrop Geo print and it's the perfect number to wear to any upcoming nuptials.

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9 hours ago I ate at George North's new roadside café and one major thing was missing

Boasting full-sized motorbikes and a vintage Porsche, the rugby international's new venture is billed as 'popular with bikers' - but don't be fooled, there really is something for everyone

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4 hours ago I watched 90s sitcom I'm Alan Partridge and had to turn off the poor man's Michael Scott after one episode

I’m Alan Partridge may have laid the groundwork for the likes of The Office’s David Brent and Michael Scott but he was certainly more of a prototype than the finished product.

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18 hours ago ‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds

Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchersRat numbers are soaring in cities as global temperatures warm, research shows.Washington DC, San Francisco, Toronto, New York City and Amsterdam had the greatest increase in these rodents, according to the study, which looked at data from 16 cities globally. Eleven of the cities showed “significant increasing trends in rat numbers”, said the paper published in the journal Science Advances, and these trends were likely to continue. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Next's 'very flattering' new season dress shoppers are 'buying in three colours'

Next shoppers have been raving over the casual T shirt dress, which has a twist detail at the waist that is 'flattering around the tummy area'

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12 hours ago Hollywood turns its back on Ryan Reynolds: ALISON BOSHOFF reveals how war between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has left the industry questioning her husband's carefully curated nice guy image

A one-time teen soap opera star, with perfect teeth and a year-round tan, until now nothing has seemed to rattle Ryan Reynolds.

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5 hours ago Champneys Forest Mere review: Is it worth booking for Valentine's and Mother's Day?

Our head of beauty Zoe went on a mother-daughter weekend escape to Champneys' Forest Mere spa hotel in search of wellness. But did it live up to expectations?

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20 hours ago Kehlani live review: US star's world tour lights up O2 Arena in almost

Kehlani live review: US star's world tour lights up O2 Arena in almost-cancelled show  Richmond and Twickenham Times

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20 hours ago Marks & Spencer launch versatile £45 cotton skater dress perfect for any casual occasion

The denim dress comes in sizes petite, regular and tall - and comes in a flattering skater shape with a mid-length design

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21 hours ago The Ordinary’s new serum ‘works magic’ on signs of ageing with this secret ingredient

The formula’s hero ingredient is set to make a big buzz in the skincare world in 2025

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6 hours ago Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte review – ‘like being inside the internet’

A questionable male feminist, a closet sadist and a disaffected Twitter addict populate this acerbic story collection that captures the spirit of our doomscrolling ageIn 2019, the Brooklyn-based literary magazine n+1 published a short story that went viral. Titled The Feminist, it follows the life of a man who turns from a bell hooks-reading Supporter of Women into a bitter moderator in an online forum about how feminism is a cancer. Rejection has hardened him over the years. In university, he always supported his friends – predominantly women – throughout their emotional crises, and was surprised to discover that his attentiveness was not rewarded with love or sex. After university, his online dates ghost him. He fears the nerves of his penis have been dulled by vigorous masturbation. The Feminist satirised in witty and lurid detail a familiar type in the online zeitgeist: the staunch male ally, emerging out of the political currents of #MeToo and the movement against Trump. The mo...

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27 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'most delicious' pasta recipe needs just five ingredients

Jamie Oliver has shared a delicious pasta recipe on TikTok that requires just five ingredients, and it's the perfect meal to whip up when you're short on time

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21 hours ago Next's warm but not bulky' coatigan hailed 'perfect for spring' now £17

Shoppers can save almost £30 on Next's 'warm but bulky' coatigan that's perfect for spring

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21 hours ago Yorkshire pudding secret ingredient experts swear by for perfect results

Yorkshire puddings are often the highlight of a roast - and it turns out there's one easy switch to make for perfect results when cooking up your Sunday dinner

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9 hours ago Gigi Gao's Review: I ate at the Welsh Chinese restaurant loved by Jay Rayner and it was like stepping into another world

This Chinese restaurant has been praised highly by food critic Jay Rayner and it is like stepping out of Swansea into a different world

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37 hours ago The Last Days of Budapest by Adam LeBor: I almost hope my family died in an air raid

In Adam LeBor's new book, The Last Days of Budapest, Ysenda Maxtone Graham unearths the tragic plight of Hungary's Jews.

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23 hours ago Damon Heta calls out World Championship sponsor for not paying £60k nine

Damon Heta stunned the Ally Pally crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship in December when he hit a perfect nine-dart leg - but he's yet to receive his £60,000 prize

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22 hours ago As Long As We Are Breathing review – unblocking the horrors of the Holocaust

As Long As We Are Breathing review – unblocking the horrors of the Holocaust  The Guardian

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10 hours ago Magical Lake District town is like fairytale setting surrounded by incredible mountains

A beautiful town which is located just a few minutes drive away from the Lake District National Park is the perfect place for a peaceful staycation - here we explore the town in Cumbria

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24 hours ago Stunning Mediterranean island just 3 hours and £62 return flight from UK perfect for winter sun

The destination is a favourite amongst British holidaymakers and it's not hard to see why - it's within easy reach and is an English-speaking nation

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24 hours ago Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s golden age – where big adventure meets foodie dream

Seeking decadent a holiday balanced by high-energy activities, Benjamin Parker flew to Arizona’s on-trend desert gem to see what’s going on years after the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe graced the city

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16 hours ago 'Perfect for many seasons' denim jacket is affordable alternative to Amanda Holden's signature look

Amanda Holden has been a style icon in Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job, and there's one item she's adorned several times - her denim jacket, and we found some affordable alternatives just like the real deal

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24 hours ago 'I'm a beauty writer and LookFantastic's £50 Valentine's Day Edit is pure luxury'

The LookFantastic With Love Valentine's Day Edit is packed with premium skincare, makeup and fragrance, and could be the perfect gift for your loved one or a treat for yourself

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27 hours ago Thai families celebrate as hostages freed in Gaza: 'I’m going to give him a hug’

One Thai still unaccounted for

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18 hours ago Meet the rising star of BBC News: Presenter Leigh Milner earns rave reviews as TV viewers join the army of fans already wowed by her behind

Leigh Milner, 35 (pictured) shared a clip of her presenting debut on the BBC News channel on Friday morning - reporting the latest news on the air crash in Washington DC.

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25 hours ago World's first 'zoo' for people to dress up as animals opened by man with £12k dog costume

Toco the YouTuber, from Japan, has opened up his very own zoo with a twist. At this particular zoo, the visitors will not be seeing animals but will be dressing up as them instead

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28 hours ago Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s Golden Age – where big adventure meets foodie dream

Seeking decadent a holiday balanced by high-energy activities, Benjamin Parker flew to Arizona’s on-trend desert gem to see what’s going on years after the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe graced the city

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20 hours ago The best Valentine's Day gifts to make hearts race and love bloom in 2025

From cozy loungewear to quirky LEGO sets, find perfect surprises for your special someone

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25 hours ago Next shoppers are bagging a £24 dress in three colours that 'compliments any figure'

"Brilliant fit. Sits snuggly and it holds in all the right places, it really compliments my figure and I got lots of nice comments at the event I wore it at"

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28 hours ago Vietnam: The War That Changed America review – a stunningly powerful tale of regret

There are narrow parameters to this Ethan Hawke-narrated documentary – the conflict’s effects on the US. But it’s a valuable reflection packed with emotional, moving tales from penitent soldiers whose lives were torn apartFor the US and its allies, postwar foreign policy conforms to a pattern. In the planning and execution stages, this new war is strategically essential and a moral imperative, and anyone who says otherwise is a traitor; decades on, when it’s too late, it’s admitted that the same war was a folly or perhaps even a crime. Usually, though, the war was bad because of what it did to the US, not what it did to the other nations involved.The six-part documentary series Vietnam: The War That Changed America sticks to that brief. There are a handful of Vietnamese interviewees, and the extent of the carnage wrought upon the country’s people is touched upon, but the subject matter is the effect the war had on the psyches of US soldiers – and on the mindset of the US itself. Thi...

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20 hours ago BBC Escape to the Country's host leaves buyer 'lost for words' over home's 'bonus' feature

During the latest episode of BBC Escape to the Country, Steve Brown was on hand to help a couple search for their perfect property in Bedfordshire and they were left speechless over one home

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26 hours ago Nobody's Child dress reduced from £120 to £42 is the 'ultimate' knockout Valentine's outfit

The Red Balloon Sleeve Tiered Char Midi Dress is currently reduced in price in Nobody's Child's sale

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28 hours ago I tried a 'selection box' full of luxury £5 beauty goodies that's transformed bath time

It's the perfect payday treat for anyone who loves a relaxing bath

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20 hours ago Air fryer hack makes perfect 'fluffy and crispy' donuts in less than four minutes

One of my favorite desserts is Taiwanese Donuts, which are fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside.

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29 hours ago The Apprentice review: It is horribly outdated, it should have been fired years ago! CHRISTOPHER STEPHENS' zero

Flops, every one of them. Hopeless, cringing disasters that failed so badly, it was physically uncomfortable - no, not the candidates on The Apprentice, but Lord Sugar's jokes.

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22 hours ago Waterproof dryrobe that keeps wearers dry even after hours in the rain is this season's must

Amazon shoppers have been racing to snap up a top-rated Dryrobe after it got rave reviews for keeping them ‘completely dry’ even after they spent ‘hours in heavy rain’

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36 hours ago Shoot to thrill as a Second World War freedom fighter: PETER HOSKIN reviews Sniper Elite: Resistance

If you've ever wanted to blow up the guns of Navarone or bust some dams or plot a great escape, then Sniper Elite: Resistance is the game for you.

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22 hours ago The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you and drive you up the wall

(XO Music/Republic)On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyricsIt takes precisely 20 seconds for the Weeknd’s sixth album to imply that it might also be his last. “All I have is my legacy I’m all alone when it fades to black,” Abel Tesfaye sings over a lush bed of synthesisers that quickly takes on the influence of 80s boogie. It’s a line that feels very on brand. Hurry Up Tomorrow’s release has been promoted with billboards declaring “THE END IS NEAR”, social media posts in which Tesfaye has inferred the album is the final “beautiful chapter” in his story and interviews during which he’s suggested that a 2022 incident in which he lost his voice on stage was some kind of cosmic message: “You can end it now when is the right time to leave if not at your peak?”It is perhaps worth noting that the same was true of his last album more-or-less: 2022’s Dawn FM was rich with e...

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36 hours ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: The Apprentice is horribly outdated, it should have been fired years ago!

Flops, every one of them. Hopeless, cringing disasters that failed so badly, it was physically uncomfortable - no, not the candidates on The Apprentice, but Lord Sugar's jokes.

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23 hours ago Oh, I’m sorry, tech bros – did DeepSeek copy your work? I can hardly imagine your distress | Marina Hyde

If China has done to Sam Altman what his OpenAI has been accused of doing to creatives, it would take a heart of stone not to laughI once saw an episode of America’s Dumbest Criminals where a man called the cops to report his car stolen, only for it to turn out he’d stolen it from someone else in the first place. I couldn’t help thinking of him this week while watching OpenAI’s Sam Altman wet his pants about the fact that a Chinese hedge fund might have made unauthorised use of his own chatbot models, including ChatGPT, to train their new little side project. This is the cheaper, more open, extremely share-price-slashing DeepSeek.As news of DeepSeek played havoc with the tech stock market, OpenAI pressed its hanky to its nose and released a statement: “We are aware of and reviewing indications that DeepSeek may have inappropriately distilled our models, and will share information as we know more,” this ran. “We take aggressive, proactive countermeasures to protect our technology.” O...

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25 hours ago The best popular fiction to round off January: SIX POPPIES by Lisa Carter, NESTING By Roisin O'Donnell, THE CLEANER By Mary Watson

Wendy Holden reviews the best Popular fiction out now.

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25 hours ago Krokodilos, London W8: ‘I like this place’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

Krokodilos, London W8: ‘I like this place’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants  The Guardian

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26 hours ago This huge new Disney Treasure cruise brings a theme park experience to the seven seas

The 1,119-foot-long Triton-class ship is perfect for everyone

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