64 m. ago I took my children to the Dutch theme park that’s a quieter, cheaper alternative to Disneyland Paris – and they preferred it

With reasonably priced accommodation, a whimsical fairytale theme and barely any queues, Efelting has a lot to offer British families, finds Zoe Griffin

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97 m. ago Mark Knopfler on Dire Straits’ Money for Nothing: ‘I wrote it in the window display of a New York appliance store’

‘A big bonehead of a delivery guy was looking at all these TV screens tuned to MTV and the lines he was saying were too good to be true. So I borrowed a pen and paper, sat down and started writing’I was in an appliance shop in New York and there was a big bonehead in there delivering gear. All the TVs were tuned to MTV and I overheard this guy sounding off about the rock stars on the screens. He had an audience of one – the junior at the store – and some of his lines were just too good to be true. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Incubus: alternative rock group confirm new album after UK performance

The group announced the album through several projection across London during their most recent concert.

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2 h. ago Bake Off winner John Whaite announces first cake shop location

The TV star will be opening his cake shop at a popular farm shop village in Lancashire

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2 h. ago Best homeware alternatives to shop as M&S cyber attack enters fourth day

Here's where shoppers can get their fix while the popular site is offline, including picks from Dusk, The White Company and Oliver Bonas

Events

3 h. ago Waterproof beach parka to rival Dryrobe hits sale with major £65 off

Shoppers are going wild for affordable alternatives to the iconic Dryrobe as the spring heat sets in, and this pick is currently on sale for a whopping £65 less

Economics

3 h. ago The quiet village being terrorised by feral children: Owners of family

Staff at the shop claim they receive daily verbal abuse from the yobs and say they have had display stands thrown at them as the initial threats of violence continues to grow more real.

Society

3 h. ago M&S tells agency staff to stay home as fallout of cyberattack sees value drop by £650m

Staff have been instructed to stay at home rather than come into the retailer’s main clothing and homeware warehouse

Economics

3 h. ago TV licence fee is ‘unenforceable’ and could be replaced by sliding payment scale

The UK Government will use the Royal Charter review in 2027 to consider alternative ways of funding the BBC.

Politics

5 h. ago Gardener's homemade feed makes tomatoes 'bigger and juicier'

Tomatoes that are homegrown have a far superior taste compared to their shop-bought counterparts. But for tomatoes to taste truly delicious, gardeners must feed them the right nutrients

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5 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says firms should make trans staff use disabled toilets if they don't want to use loos assigned to birth gender in wake of court ruling

The Conservative Party leader said it would be an alternative to spending money on new separate facilities for trans people, after they were blocked from using those of the gender they identify with.

Events

5 h. ago One supermarket now the 'most expensive' after vowing to match Aldi budget prices

A price comparison of eight staple groceries has found where is the cheapest place to shop.

Economics

5 h. ago Antiques Roadshow guest clasps hand over mouth as she learns whopping value of 'broken' charity shop brooch she bought for just £2.50

Sunday's instalment of the BBC saw expert Susan Rumfitt presented with an accessory to evaluate.

Economics

5 h. ago M&S tells agency staff to stay home as fallout of cyberattack continues

Staff have been instructed to stay at home rather than come into the retailer’s main clothing and homeware warehouse

Events

6 h. ago Inspired by London Marathon? London's best running spots and routes

Inspired by this weekend’s marathon? Here are the capital’s best places to get started

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6 h. ago Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings

It’s your one-stop shop for everything transfers from Scotland, England and beyond as SPFL clubs ramp up their searches

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17 h. ago Why that trendy oat milk latte may not be as healthy as you think

For Generation Z, it is a dietary fad as ubiquitous as avocado on sourdough. But trendy oat milk (pictured, file photo) may not be a healthier alternative to cows' milk, an expert has warned.

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19 h. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest gobsmacked over true worth of £2.50 charity shop brooch

Antiques Roadshow expert Susan Rumfitt left a guest gobsmacked when she revealed the staggering value of a brooch that she forked out just £2.50 for in a charity shop

Economics

30 h. ago Six best butter yellow style buys from £16 to inject some sunshine into your spring wardrobe

Butter yellow is one of the biggest spring/summer trends on the high street right now, and we've rounded up the best sunshine shade buys to shop from £16

Economics

32 h. ago Couple's wedding DVD discovered at charity shop as groom reveals their fate

Any users on the Facebook site, which collates surprising charity shop finds, who thought the DVD would come with a happy ending were left bitterly disappointed when they discovered the truth

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