4 h. ago Horoscope today, January 3, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The full moon tells you that stability starts with you. A time of...

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16 h. ago Air fryers will be as good as new when cleaned with 3 household items

After a busy festive period, cleaning expert and TikTok creator Chantel Mila has shared a simple method to deep clean your air fryer using three kitchen staples.

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28 h. ago From targeting growing sectors to attending job fairs – here’s how to make your job application stand out

THE January jobs rush begins today – but this year, the hiring landscape looks very different. Vacancies have plunged 12 per cent compared to January 2025. There are still around 723,000 jobs on offer, but the number of open roles has slipped to below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has nudged up to five...

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40 h. ago Air fryer's 'dirty' overlooked compartment can be cleaned with 2 cheap ingredients

Many people clean the basket of their air fryer, but there is an often-missed area that collects grease and grime

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40 h. ago January isn’t for reinvention – it’s for dishes we know by heart

There’s something quietly radical about indulging in nostalgia – not because the past was better, but as a counterpoint to all that future planning• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastOur friend Bridget is serious about Christmas, and she does it spectacularly: come 1 December, her tree will be up, beautifully lit and decorated, her nearest and dearest (us included, thankfully) will get their bespoke Advent calendar (this year it was a cheesy one for me and a puzzle for Sarit – perfect) and a month of fun activities will ensue, culminating in a magnificent day. She is so serious about it, in fact, that her planning for next year starts now: she hits the January sales for everything that’ll keep for the next Christmas holiday – stocking fillers, festive candy, decorations, jumpers and socks – and it’s all stored neatly in a cupboard in anticipation of another gloriously executed December.We may not be quite as organised and foresightful as Bridget, but we are looking a...

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43 h. ago Best air fryer 2025: January is the best time to upgrade your air fryer

Touted as both money and time savers, the best air fryers act as more than just a countertop space hog. They bring a convenience and ease to mealtimes that was once reserved for the microwave.

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45 h. ago From tracking apps to quit lit — this is your Dry January 2026 survival guide

If you plan on cutting out the booze this month, here's how to do it right, from delicious alcohol-free alternatives to the influencers providing a guiding light

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52 h. ago I’ve found the best Ninja air fryer deals in the January sales

Our favourite tried and tested models have been reducedFollow live: All the best January sales 2026 deals

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52 h. ago Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations

Club set to open new year with emergency talksCryptic comments have led to rapid escalationEnzo Maresca is on the brink of leaving Chelsea after a complete breakdown in his relationship with the club. The situation around the head coach has been unpredictable for weeks and it is highly likely that a parting of the ways is expected to take place on Thursday.Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Maresca’s position. It is expected that the Italian, who was booed by supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, will not be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City. Sources have indicated that Maresca wants to leave the club but it is unclear if he is willing to walk away without a payoff. His contract runs until 2029, with an option for an extra year. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Enzo Maresca at risk of Chelsea sack if poor run persists with a dry January

‘Worst 48 hours’ comment and league form are problemsPalmer substitution and Bournemouth result were booedEnzo Maresca will be in danger of losing his job as Chelsea’s head coach if he cannot improve results before the end of January. The Italian, who was booed by home supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, is under mounting pressure after a poor run of form, and a series of self-inflicted wounds have raised doubts over his position.Chelsea have one win from their past seven league games and although Maresca is set to be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City his position is increasingly uncertain. Concern over the 45-year-old’s decisions during games and away from the pitch have grown in recent weeks and there can be no guarantee that Maresca will survive beyond the end of January if he proves incapable of reversing the slump. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Best method to clean your air fryer that will make it look 'brand new' with no scrubbing needed

This simple cleaning hack removes burnt-on grease from air fryers in just 20 minutes

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65 h. ago 10 best TV shows of 2025 to binge watch this January from Wayward to Severance

From Severance season 2 to Dept Q, 2025 has been a brilliant year for streamers. Here are the 10 best TV shows released this year to catch up on this January

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66 h. ago The Spin | The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Travis Head to Jasprit Bumrah

Our selection panel’s votes have been counted to reveal the best men’s Test side from the last 12 monthsSharpen your pencils and swallow your marmalade on toast before you read on, everyone, it’s time for the Guardian’s annual men’s Test XI of the year (here’s the women’s team from last week). This year’s 13-person selection panel included Ali Martin, Vic Marks, Tim de Lisle, Adam Collins, Rob Smyth, Jonathan Liew, Tanya Aldred, Taha Hashim, Daniel Gallan, Emma John, Simon Burnton and James Wallace. Everyone taking part picked and submitted their own XI in the days after Australia’s victory in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide (statistics are from 1 January 2025 up to and including this match). When the votes were added up, Earth’s combined side to play Mars looked like this:Travis Head: 759 runs at an average of 42. Votes (out of 13): 10The E and the D in the end of England’s Ashes chances. The series took an early turn when Head volunteered to open the batting in the fourth innings...

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68 h. ago January transfer window 2026: what every Premier League club needs

Aston Villa have a decision to make about Harvey Elliott, Brentford have money to spend and Burnley and Everton need goalscorersA busy summer with the arrival of more than £250m in reinforcements has proved to be invaluable given the number of injuries that have hit Arsenal, particularly in defence. But that also makes any more expensive incomings unlikely in January, especially after the timely return of the influential Gabriel Magalhães this week. A loan signing or two could be on the cards, however, with Arsenal not having filled either slot so far after bringing in Neto from Bournemouth and Raheem Sterling from Chelsea last season. Mikel Arteta could do with more cover at right-back and must also decide whether to allow Ethan Nwaneri to go on loan with the 18-year-old having made only three starts in all competitions. Ed Aarons Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Air fryer that is 'more consistent than Ninja' drops from £180 to £90 in 'fast selling' deal

One shopper said they decided to not bother buying a new oven after using this air fryer.

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3 d. ago I’ve found the best Ninja air fryer deals ahead of the January sales

Our favourite tried and tested models have been reduced

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3 d. ago From Guéhi to Yildiz – who could be on the move in the January transfer window?

We look at 10 players likely to create headlines next month, including the ‘new Kevin De Bruyne’Men’s transfer interactive: January 2026 editionWhile Semenyo would doubtless prefer to be in Morocco at the moment, one of the advantages to Ghana’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations has been that the 25-year-old is in the same country as all the clubs who have expressed an interest in signing him. With a contract at Bournemouth containing a £65m release clause that becomes active for the first two weeks of January, Manchester City appear to have won the race for the player who has scored 19 Premier League goals since the start of last season. Chelsea and Tottenham have now moved on to other targets but could Liverpool or Manchester United attempt to steal a late march on their rivals? They need to get a move on if so. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 'Delicious' air fryer shortbread recipe that requires just three ingredients

Shortbread is a simple yet delicious bake, and this recipe only requires three ingredients too. It's the perfect treat to share with friends and family, and it's also suitable for the air fryer.

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4 d. ago Men’s transfer window January 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues

All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guide Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Women’s transfer window January 2026: all deals from world’s top six leagues

Every deal in the WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile as well as a club-by-club guide Continue reading...

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