1 hour ago Opera singer Bryn Terfel: ‘Who would play me in the film of my life? Meat Loaf’

The bass-baritone on nerves at King Charles’s coronation, upsetting conductor Daniel Barenboim, and a nasty dog biteBorn in north Wales, Bryn Terfel, 59, made his Welsh National Opera debut in 1990. His award-winning discography encompasses opera, musical theatre and Welsh songs. He was knighted in 2017, and last year sang at the King’s coronation. From 16 to 20 December, he performs Bryn’s Christmas in London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol. He has five children and lives in south Wales with his second wife, the harpist Hannah Stone.What is your greatest fear? I’ve been a strong advocate that all my five children should be great swimmers, so you can deduce what my fear is. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack whiskey has a huge 44% off ahead of Black Friday

Jack Daniel's is a go-to for so many whiskey drinkers, so get ahead on your Christmas shopping and pick up a large bottle of Gentleman Jack for £20

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1 hour ago As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution

In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls selling used apparel from the West

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1 hour ago Christmas market cancels carols and rebrands as 'calm festive environment' after thousands flooded it last year when event became massive Tiktok hit

A formerly trendy Christmas east London market has rebranded as a 'calm festive environment' after thousands flocked to the site when it became a TikTok sensation last year. 

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2 hours ago Enjoy an overnight stay at the UKs 'ultimate' Christmas market for just £99

A new deal is offering hotel stays in London for festively frugal prices, but rooms are selling fast.

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2 hours ago Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Whiskey slashes 44% off price ahead of Black Friday

Get ahead on your Christmas shopping and grab this discounted £20 bottle of Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack whiskey while stocks last

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2 hours ago As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes

Latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas fundraiser reignites debate about ‘problematic’ lyrics and imagery Forty years ago this week, a group of pop stars gathered at a west London studio to record a single that would raise millions, inspire further starry projects, and ultimately change charity fundraising in the UK.Do They Know It’s Christmas, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure’s festive charity behemoth, would go on to raise almost £150m for famine relief and development in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa. To mark the anniversary, on Monday a new version of the single – its fifth – will be released under the name Band Aid 40. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Best homeowner tool kit s that will have you covered for basic fixes and tasks

Do it yourself? Yes you can! Abha Shah on being the architect of your own success

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2 hours ago Christmas films: is Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon or Apple TV the best place to watch festive movies?

So much choice, how can you decide 🎅

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2 hours ago Kate Middleton's subtle Christmas move that quietly rubbished huge Meghan Markle claim

During Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial Netflix series, Meghan made a series of claims about life in the Royal Family but one appeared to be subtly rubbished by the Princess of Wales and another royal at a huge event

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