14 h. ago American tries British afternoon tea and issues damning verdict

Afternoon tea is a well-loved British tradition and social occasion featuring tea, sandwiches, scones and cakes – and one American living in the UK had his first experience with it

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17 h. ago American in UK tries afternoon tea for first time and makes two big 'mistakes'

Afternoon tea is a classic British tradition and social event involving tea, sandwiches, cakes and scones – and an American living in the UK had his first experience but made some 'mistakes'

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21 h. ago The Queen's closest confidante issued a chilling warning about Meghan in the run up to her royal wedding in 2018

The Queen's closest confidante has given the most damning verdict on Harry and Meghan yet. The late Lady Elizabeth Anson carefully documented the Queen's feelings about Meghan.

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37 h. ago French PM François Bayrou failed to act on abuse at Catholic boarding school, report says

Damning report by MPs comes after inquiry into allegations of decades of physical abuse, rape and sexual assault at Notre-Dame de Bétharram schoolThe French prime minister, François Bayrou, failed to act to prevent physical and sexual abuse at a private Catholic school in south-west France when he served as education minister between 1993 and 1997, a parliamentary report has said.The damning report issued by French lawmakers on Wednesday comes after a long parliamentary inquiry into allegations of decades of physical abuse, rape and sexual assault at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram boarding school near Pau in south-west France. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Cameron Norrie roars into third round by downing 12th seed Frances Tiafoe

The British number three stunned the American in four sets on Court One.

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39 h. ago I stayed in a spectacular hotel suite in Edinburgh and I didn't want to leave

A luxury overnight stay at W Edinburgh, featuring champagne afternoon tea from Sushisamba, with the city as the backdrop to a modern and stylish suite

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49 h. ago Jam tarts and summer pudding cake: Nicola Lamb’s recipes for baking with mixed berries

A summer pudding-like cake that’s all red and soft with juicy berries, and a super-summery jammy shortbread tartFirst up, a crostata-inspired jam tart that’s perfect for afternoon tea or nibbling throughout the day. Fennel seeds in the buttery pastry give a subtle flavour surprise, although you could omit them, or try coriander seeds or ginger instead. A small batch of jam is surprisingly quick to make, but you can, of course, use shop-bought, or make use of one of those jars living rent-free in your cupboard. Then, a summer pudding-inspired cake that makes a delightful centrepiece – the juices from the berries absorb into the top third of the sponge, giving it a gorgeous, ombre tone that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Crime Scene Cleaners review – Warning! This show is truly vomit

In this astonishing and gross series, we stand witness as teams battle to clean up blood, guts and body fluids. Viewer discretion is very much advised – there will be maggotsIt has been a while since we had a good, honest point-and-boke documentary, is it not? “Boke”, for those of you unfamiliar with the term, means to be sick. I use it here because the onomatopoeia gives a better sense of the fight that precedes the act, especially if – say – a programme is unspooling in front of you that keeps the nausea building until you are past the point of no return. Viewer discretion – and a plastic bowl – is advised.So, then, to Crime Scene Cleaners, a 10-part documentary – yes, 10! – that does exactly what it says on the tin. It follows teams from British and American companies as they move in after bodies have been removed and evidence bagged and tagged by police to clean up anything left behind. “Anything” can mean blood – spattered, accumulated in the bottom of a bath tub, trailed along...

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3 d. ago British teenage trio show glimpse of the future on Wimbledon debuts

Mika Stojsavljevic, Hannah Klugman and Mimi Xu were all beaten in the first round.

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3 d. ago American living in UK 'terrified' by one thing after cycling on British roads

Many people in the UK enjoy cycling as a hobby and for some it's their main form of transport, but there are some risks and an American man shared his experience of cycling to Brighton

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6 d. ago Drivers over 70 issued fresh blow as damning survey has Brits saying same thing

UK motorists over the age of 70 have been dealt a major blow after the release of a damming survey questioning the ability of elderly drivers to remain on busy road

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6 d. ago The Scottish restaurant with rooms that was crowned 'Boutique Hotel of the Year'

Its restaurant serves up lunch, dinner, and even afternoon tea.

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6 d. ago ‘I Tried A Vegan Afternoon Afternoon Tea In London – Here’s What It Was Like’

‘I Tried A Vegan Afternoon Afternoon Tea In London – Here’s What It Was Like’  Plant Based News

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6 d. ago American visiting the UK reveals the essential 'proper and posh' British phrase he NEVER used at home before

Content creator Kalani Smith, who is normally based in Tennessee, revealed three phrases he learnt after visiting the UK.

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9 d. ago American living in UK names one British food 'the rest of the world needs'

A US expat living in the UK lauded the "very versatile" breakfast staple, although she conceded that she viewed it as "war food" when she first arrived in the country

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9 d. ago Words of War review – Maxine Peake leads line as murdered Putin

Peake stars opposite Jason Isaacs, as Politkovskaya’s husband, in this sentimental look at the life of a woman who, 19 years after her death, remains a folk heroThis British-American co-production offers a dramatised portrait of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya (played by Maxine Peake) who was assassinated in 2006. Politkovskaya’s gutsy, impassioned reporting on the second Chechen war was highly critical of the Kremlin, the Russian army and Vladimir Putin personally. (The fact that she was murdered on his birthday was surely no coincidence.) Nineteen years after her death, she remains a folk hero worldwide for resistances to autocracy, especially given the rise in repression everywhere and constant threats to journalists.Given all that, the film deserves respect for the subject matter, even though this is a pretty basic rendition of Politkovskaya’s story, a little too sticky with hagiographic sentimentality and the cliches of crusading journalist-led movies. It also should be n...

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1 week ago The elegant Scottish restaurant with stunning castle views named best in country for afternoon tea

This year’s afternoon tea awards took place in London, showcasing the best places in the UK for this traditional sweet treat.

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1 week ago When is Jack Draper playing today? Jiri Lehecka match start time and how to watch Queen's semi

British no1 faces the American in Queen’s Club last eight

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1 week ago Jack Draper taking nothing for granted despite ‘huge step’ into top four

The British number one beat Brandon Nakashima 6-4 5-7 6-4 to reach the semi-finals at Queen’s Club and secure the fourth seed for Wimbledon.

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2 w. ago When is Jack Draper playing today? Brandon Nakashima match start time and how to watch Queen's

British no1 faces the American in Queen’s Club last eight

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