6 h. ago 9 classic British foods you'll only remember if you grew up in the 90s

From snacks and sweets, to fast food and soft drinks, there were so many incredible British foods that were around in the 90s - here's a look at some of the iconic options.

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48 h. ago The risky strategy of Booker winner Flesh pays off | Justine Jordan

The protagonist’s inner life is hidden from the reader in this highly original novelDavid Szalay wins 2025 Booker prize for ‘dark’ FleshReflecting on the Booker judging process, chair Roddy Doyle stressed the “singularity” of Flesh, the most unusual novel on the shortlist. In his sixth book, Hungarian-British writer David Szalay takes a classic story arc – one man’s journey through life, from childhood to old age – and presents it in a radically new and challenging way, scooping out the interiority that usually powers the novel form.We meet his protagonist, István, as a bored 15-year-old in a Hungarian backwater. He is seduced by a middle-aged neighbour into a relationship suffused with shame and disgust; a confused act of violence knocks his life off course; he joins the military and is stationed in Kuwait; he moves to London and works as a bouncer before the rising tides of global capital carry him, for a while, into the monied elite. And all the while, we are cut off from his tho...

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4 d. ago I tried three nostalgic British sandwiches for the first time — one was disgusting

I was raised in New Zealand, and moved to the UK last year. Since I've been on this side of the world, I've tried a huge number of different snacks, drinks, meals and sweets, and today, it was time to attempt some classic British sandwiches.

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4 d. ago Brits floored to discover what Smarties actually look like in America

A chocolate lover has shared the vast difference of what each country thinks Smarties are, as the US have made up their own type of sweet with the same name as the British classic

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7 d. ago Inside David Beckham’s knighthood party as he splashes cash on champagne and orders British classic for pudding

SIR David Beckham celebrated his knighthood with a champagne knees-up — and jam roly-poly. Best pal Gordon Ramsay hosted the bash at his flagship restaurant in Chelsea, whipping-up a three course meal including a Michelin-star take on Becks’ favourite pud. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England ace carried his medal around with him...

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8 d. ago 7 desserts we loved in the 70s, 80s and 90s, including forgotten pudding with hidden treats

These forgotten desserts were huge in the 70s, 80s and 90s

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9 d. ago 'Classic' war film based on British officer's memoir on TV tonight

This British war film that was released in the 1950s and is based on the real-life of a famed British army officer who was imprisoned in Nazi Germany during World War Two.

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1 week ago 15 classic British pub foods that have almost disappeared from menus

Here are 15 classic British pub dishes that are sure to spark nostalgia.

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: Win a festive family day out thanks to Trafford Centre

One lucky family will enjoy a superb prize, including food and attractions, and enjoy a day out to remember

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1 week ago Scones will have an 'extra rise' if you add pastry chef's 1 unusual ingredient

Scones are a classic British treat that are perfect for a leisurely afternoon tea. They're also fairly simple to make at home, with just a few basic ingredients

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2 w. ago Good Morning Britain presenters pay tribute to 'true legend' after death announcement

Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold has paid tribute to Prunella Scales, who was best known for playing hotel manager Sybil Fawlty in the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers

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3 w. ago Sean Connery's underrated 'masterpiece' with 'legendary' cast is on TV today

The film has been called 'the best adaptation' of a classic British legend

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3 w. ago 9 bathroom products you'll remember if you grew up in the 70s, 80s or 90s

One ‘stung like hell’, another was the gift every parent dreaded receiving, and a third didn’t always deliver the desired result.

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3 w. ago Heinz claims Scots have been making beans on toast all wrong and reveals 'proper' way

The company have shared the official recipe for the British classic meal.

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3 w. ago Homemade scones 'melt in your mouth' and are cooked in minutes with no oven needed

Scones are a classic British treat and can be made in a variety of flavours - and one food blogger has shared a simple recipe that can be made in the air fryer

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3 w. ago 'Perfect' air fryer jacket potato recipe with 'crispy skin' has just 2 ingredients

Jacket potatoes are a British classic, but getting that perfect crispy skin can be a challenge. One home cook has shared her simple air fryer method for the ultimate spud

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4 w. ago Scones will be 'soft and fluffy' if you add 1 simple ingredient and is perfect for beginners

Scones are a classic British bake that's perfect for a weekend treat. They're also incredibly easy to make and are perfect for beginners - here's a recipe that's sure to impress

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4 w. ago Ricky Gervais to reprise The Office's David Brent in new series about classic British sitcoms

The show, part travelogue and part retrospective, will see Gervais revisit UK sitcom The Office

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4 w. ago Ricky Gervais to guest star in U&Gold series about classic British sitcoms

The show, part travelogue and part retrospective, sees Gervais revisit UK sitcom The Office.

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