33 h. ago The ultimate guide to Britain's best Greggs bakeries by a superfan on a mission to find sausage roll heaven

For many, a Greggs bakery brings with it a rush of comfort and nostalgia. Not least thanks to the uplifting, school-dinner-style staples offered on the menu, including sausage rolls and floury baps.

Events

34 h. ago Artemis egg chair brings comfort and luxury to your garden with £150 off deal

The Artemis Oakley Double Egg Chair fits two and adds a cosy touch of luxury to any garden.

Economics

35 h. ago UN backs plans to deport failed asylum seekers to 'return hubs' abroad as Labour considers sending migrants to the Balkans

Last month, Yvette Cooper discussed sending asylum seekers to 'return hubs' in Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and North Macedonia with the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Events

55 h. ago ‘A surfyte of cheese doth bringe payne’: Leeds university transcribes early book on cheese

First known such ‘pamflyt’ in English has contemporary resonance, with advice on food intolerances and eating cheese after a mealThey are 450-year-old words of wisdom but they will ring true with anyone rooting around the fridge for late night comfort: “A surfyte of cheese doth bringe payne.”The warning for people to curb their enthusiasm is contained in the earliest-known book on cheese in English, a publication that academics say is both fascinating and nauseating. Continue reading...

Culture

5 d. ago James Middleton's unforgettable birthday: How 'blissful' memories of his 'darling' dog Ella still bring comfort

James Middleton may be turning 38 today, but memories of his 35th birthday - the last one spent with his beloved dog Ella - are surely close to his heart.

Politics

1 week ago When sadness strikes I remember I’m not alone in loving the wild boundless beauty of the living world | Georgina Woods

Nature will reclaim its place as a terrifying quasi-divine force that cannot be mastered. I find this strangely comfortingExplore the series – Last chance: the extinction crisis being ignored this electionGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an emailAt times my work takes me to the big city and the tall buildings where people with power make decisions that affect the rest of us. While I am there, crossing busy roads, wearing tidy clothes and carrying out my duty, I think of faraway places where life is getting on without me.Logrunners are turning leaf litter on the rainforest floor, albatross are cruising the wind beyond sight of the coast. Why does thinking about these creatures, who have no idea that I exist, bring me such comfort?Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Today's rugby news as English club desperate to tie Wales star down and Welsh players suffer humiliation

The top rugby news from Wales and around the world.

Sport

2 w. ago The death toll in the North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 60 after a burn victim dies

North Macedonia's health minister says a critically injured burn victim from a nightclub fire last month in an eastern town has died while receiving treatment in Lithuania

Events

3 w. ago Cardiff City look to tie down 'great talent' amid transfer interest after Aston Villa display

Bluebirds boss Omer Riza spoke in glowing terms about one of Cardiff's up-and-coming players

Politics

3 w. ago New Alba Party leader Kenny MacAskill vows to ‘deliver dream of independence’

The former Scottish justice secretary takes the helm following the death of his predecessor Alex Salmond in October.

Events

3 w. ago David Brooks pleased late equaliser spared ‘Welsh legend’ Joe Allen’s blushes

The veteran midfielder’s back pass was intercepted for North Macedonia to take a late lead.

Politics

3 w. ago Mixed Wales ratings as duo justify return but error from experienced head nearly proves costly in North Macedonia

Here's how the Wales players rated during the 1-1 draw with North Macedonia on Tuesday night

Politics

3 w. ago David Brooks spares Joe Allen's blushes as Wales rescue dramatic draw with final kick

NORTH MACEDONIA 1-1 WALES: Bojan Miovski's 91st minute goal looked as though it was going to condemn Craig Bellamy to a first defeat as Wales boss, until David Brooks struck a dramatic equaliser

Events

3 w. ago David Brooks rescues point for Wales after late drama in North Macedonia

It is 12 years since Wales last played in Skopje and their then manager Chris Coleman arrived uncomfortably late after losing his passport. More than a decade on, Craig Bellamy’s side left a much more professional impression, even if took a last-gasp equaliser from the substitute David Brooks to rescue a point that preserves both his manager’s unbeaten record and Welsh hopes of another World Cup qualification.Given that North Macedonia had won their six previous games without conceding a goal and Wales were unbeaten in seven matches since Bellamy took the managerial helm, something had to give in Skopje. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago North Macedonia nightclub fire: cause, death toll and Wales match armband tribute

Its could be an emotional night when Wales face North Macedonia on Tuesday

Events

3 w. ago North Macedonia v Wales: Craig Bellamy’s team aim for successive wins in World Cup qualifying

The Dragons defeated Kazakhstan last Saturday to kick off their qualifying campaign with a win

Politics

3 w. ago North Macedonia v Wales: Score updates as both sides seek breakthrough

Follow live updates as Wales take on North Macedonia in the second game of their World Cup qualifying campaign

Politics

3 w. ago Craig Bellamy hopes Wales' North Macedonia clash brings some comfort after nightclub tragedy

Wales face off against North Macedonia tonight in the wake of a devastating tragedy in the country

Politics

3 w. ago Protesters demanding greater accountability march in North Macedonia over deadly nightclub fire

Thousands of protesters have marched in North Macedonia's capital Skopje demanding accountability for a nightclub fire in Kocani on March 16 that killed 59 people and injured over 100

Events

3 w. ago Bellamy hopes Wales’ tie with North Macedonia brings some comfort after tragedy

Both teams will wear black armbands at the Tose Proeski Arena on Tuesday.

Politics