67 m. ago Is this REALLY the UK's most romantic town? Residents of faded seaside community once ranked among the worst resorts in Britain refuse to believe it has become the new hot spot for lovers

It was ranked one of England's worst seaside resorts in Britain in 2023 but its new claim to fame is that the most top-of-the-range bouquets are bought here.

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2 h. ago One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – Gaza and the sound of silence

This powerful new book examines the moral contradictions of the west and asks what liberal values mean in the face of such brutal and sustained obliteration of human lifeLike many people, I have followed the unrelenting horror that has unfolded in Gaza since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 mainly through the medium of social media. The Instagram reels of citizen journalists on the ground have become for me and countless others the most powerful testimony to the slaughter, destruction and trauma visited on the already beleaguered Palestinian population. Recorded at great risk, they are often heartbreaking and enraging: so many dead infants; so many maimed and traumatised children; so many obliterated families and communities.Some of these witnesses have achieved heroic status among their millions of followers, the likes of Motaz Azaiza, a photojournalist who was evacuated to Qatar after 108 days covering the carnage at close hand; Wael Al-Dahdouh, the Al Jazeer...

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5 h. ago Jamie Oliver's air fryer roast potatoes are 'gorgeously fluffy' with key ingredient

Jamie Oliver recommends adding one major ingredient to your potatoes to make their crispy outer shell crunchy, while leaving the inside deliciously fluffy

Society

5 h. ago I saw Pep Guardiola's fury at Carragher's wild Erling Haaland theory amid Man City future hint

Pep Guardiola was in utter disbelief when Jamie Carragher's theory about Erling Haaland's injury vs Real Madrid was put to him.

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8 h. ago British celebs warned their private details could be leaked online after cyber criminals hacked agency

The details of a list of celebrities including Dame Emma Thomas, Oscar winning director Sir Sam Mendes and Russell T Davies could be leaked following a cyber attack on The Agency.

Events

8 h. ago Amy Dowden reveals she put a lot of 'pressure' on herself to return to Strictly after her cancer battle

The dancer, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy before announcing she was cancer-free in February 2024.

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8 h. ago Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and Jessica Gunning stun in black as they win big at Independent Spirit Awards 2025

Baby Reindeer stars Nava Mau and Jessica Gunning made a triumphant duo at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, lighting up the red carpet before claiming well-deserved honors.

Events

8 h. ago Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Contemptuous and sure of himself, the US president boasted of his victories and taunted his enemiesGod save the king. Drunk on power, Donald Trump spent Saturday afternoon before adoring fans, boasting of his victories, taunting his enemies and casting himself as America’s absolute monarch, supreme leader and divine emperor rolled into one.Trump’s appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the National Harbor in Maryland began with country singer Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA and raucous cheers in a crowded ballroom that included January 6 insurrectionists. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago People who find themselves attractive more likely to find misshapen fruit and veg disgusting, research finds

The reason is that self-identifying beautiful people feel more entitled and believe they deserve more perfect-looking food, say researchers at York University in Toronto, Canada.

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9 h. ago Scotland player ratings against England as standout scores 9/10 and turnover king did not deserve to lose

Marks out of ten for the Scotland players after defeat by England

Sport

10 h. ago Number of men under 35 seeking help for erection problems rises 50% in year

Boots revealed 50 per cent more men aged 18 to 35 used its online treatment service for erectile dysfunction last year than in 2023, with possible causes linked to stress, tiredness or alcohol.

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10 h. ago Guardiola speechless over Jamie Carragher’s comments on Erling Haaland’s absence

Manchester City’s top scorer did not get off the bench as the Premier League champions crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday.

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10 h. ago Pep Guardiola fires back at Jamie Carragher for 'not true' Erling Haaland claims

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a stinging response to pundit Jamie Carragher after he accused Erling Haaland of skipping their clash with Real Madrid

Events

11 h. ago Cost of paying civil servants in the Housing Ministry balloons by £20 MILLION in five months

The total spent on staff in the Housing Ministry and its associated quangos has gone up by £20 million since Angela Rayner took over the department.

Economics

12 h. ago The 1% Club fans blast 'stupid' first question as Lee Mack gives 'harsh' response to player

Some viewers were left baffled by the first question of the show

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12 h. ago The 1% Club viewers confused over 'stupid question' before Lee Mack's 'harsh' comment

Viewers were left divided over the first question in the new episode

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13 h. ago The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cultSomething is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people aren’t using it. Last week we heard that this includes a third of young Irish people. Meanwhile, there has been a significant rise in abortions in England and Wales. Prescriptions for the contraceptive pill in England dropped from 432,600 in 2014 to 188,500 in 2021. And this month data from abortion clinics found that demand is being fuelled by women coming off the pill and using natural methods instead.When the study compared contraception used by women seeking abortions in 2018 and in 2023, it found that the proportion using smartphones to track their menstrual cycle had increased from 0.4% to 2.5%. The use of hormonal contraception among this group fell from 19% to 11%, while the group not using any form of contraception when they became pregnant increased from 50% to 70%. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Arsenal ‘deserve’ to feel pain as West Ham deal huge title race blow

Arsenal’s hopes of catching Liverpool were dealt a huge blow as West Ham won 1-0 at the Emirates

Economics

15 h. ago Arsenal only have themselves to blame as title charge implodes against West Ham

ARSENAL 0-1 WEST HAM: Jarrod Bowen scored a well-deserved winner for the visitors as the Gunners' hopes of winning the Premier League title took a major hit with defeat

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16 h. ago Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years

Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school yearThe measles outbreak in Texas has grown to at least 90 cases, reaching historic levels, according to officials.Since late January, 90 cases of measles have been identified in the South Plains region, the state’s department of state health services (DSHS) reported Friday. At least 16 patients have been hospitalized as a result. Continue reading...

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