4 h. ago British Museum to close on key day in summer – but it won’t say why

Exclusive: Speculation that the closure is related to French president Emmanuel Macron’s state visit as 18,000 visitors face disappointment

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20 h. ago Pictured: Campaigning journalist Veronica Guerin's killer strolls in summer sunshine as he enjoys his first steps of freedom on day release from prison after 26 years

Veronica Guerin, 37, was shot dead in broad daylight by Brian Meehan and Patrick 'Dutchy' Holland while stopped at a traffic light on the Naas Road in Dublin on June 26, 1996,

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22 h. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for lettuce wraps with aromatic lemongrass chicken and peanut sauce | Quick and easy

Light and aromatic lemongrass chicken wrapped in lettuce and doused in peanut sauce makes perfect assemble-and-enjoy material for a summer’s dayThe perfect meal for a hot day, when you want something light and refreshing. You can assemble all the components for these lovely, fresh lettuce wraps while the chicken poaches in an aromatic broth, and either make up the cups yourself or put all the components down on the table for everyone to help themselves. This was a hit with my three-year-old daughter, and it even encouraged the one-year-old to try lettuce for the first time. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Here comes the sun! Brits are in for damp day or two before ANOTHER heatwave hits... and summer finally seems to stick

But as the clouds begin clearing up today with some light showers, the country is looking ahead to its third heatwave of the summer, with the mercury hitting above 30C by the end of the week.

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35 h. ago Amount of cash grandparents splash on summer childcare duties per DAY is revealed

For many it is precious time with their grandchildren that is beyond price. But looking after the youngsters during the summer holidays doesn't come cheap.

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49 h. ago Next's 'comfy from first wear' cowboy boots are 'bang on trend' for summer

These Western-style boots can be worn to music festivals and on casual day outs all summer long.

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker has just spotted £60m Man United transfer solution

Manchester United are on the hunt for a centre-forward this summer and former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker thinks he may have found one

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4 d. ago Cat Deeley wows in summer florals as she joins This Morning co

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have hot footed it from their ITV show over to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday.

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4 d. ago The 'virtually uninhabited' Scottish beach perfect for family summer day out

The bay is our Walk of the Week and is just a short stroll from a spectacular waterfall.

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5 d. ago McVities asks British biscuit museum to axe Jaffa Cakes exhibit for 'misclassifying' sweet treat as a biscuit

Most Britons will agree that Jaffa Cakes are a classic UK sweet treat, but when it comes to categorising them as a cake or a biscuit, there's much less consensus.

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5 d. ago ‘Objects hold energy’: Author posits that British Museum in London is full of ghosts

‘Objects hold energy’: Author posits that British Museum in London is full of ghosts  The World from PRX

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6 d. ago Our top picks of Amazon's early Prime Day deals to get shoppers ready for summer

While Amazon's Prime Day event doesn't start until next week, the retail giant has some early deals available for shoppers to snap up.

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7 d. ago Aldi giving away free £50 every day throughout summer holidays to lucky shoppers

Aldi is holding their draw every day through July and August across Scotland, England, and Wales.

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7 d. ago ‘People laughing in the galleries’: finding humor in photography

At the Phoenix Arts Museum, a new exhibition displays different approaches to comedy within photographyHumor stands in a strange relationship to the art world. Often ranked as a lesser aspiration for the work of a true artist, when humor does find its way into the graphic arts, it’s as more of a condiment than the main dish.How refreshing then to see the Phoenix Art Museum’s substantial new exhibition, Funny Business, which boldly and decisively leaps into the realm of comedic photography. Showcasing humor from a wealth of angles, including slapstick, whimsical, acid, surreal, ironic, parody and so many more, the show offers ample opportunity to consider just what purpose laughter serves – and to enjoy a hearty laugh or two on a summer’s day. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ready to play? Win the ultimate beach day bundle with Decathlon

Whether you want to paddle, float or chill, Decathlon has your beach day covered this summer

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7 d. ago ‘I reach for this £25 body mist over my pricey perfumes – it’s the perfect summer scent’

'I've got dozens of expensive perfumes but these easy-to-wear £25 summer scents are the one I'm reaching for every day, and get me so many compliments,' says our beauty editor

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1 week ago I've found the perfect comfortable sandal for walking all day long (and they always get compliments)

Most of us have suffered the tooth-clenching feeling of strappy summer sandals rubbing our feet, which on a hot, sweaty day can be extremely painful.

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1 week ago On r/collapse, people are ‘kept abreast of the latest doom’. Its moderators say it’s not for everyone

A subreddit tracking apocalyptic news in a calm, logical way comforts users who believe the end times are nowThe threat of nuclear war, genocide in Gaza, ChatGPT reducing human cognitive ability, another summer of record heat. Every day brings a torrent of unimaginable horror. It used to be weeks between disasters, now we’re lucky to get hours.For many, the only sane solution is to stop reading the news altogether – advice often shared by therapists, self-help books and even newspaper articles. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Summer horror as female lifeguard is impaled with beach umbrella on sweltering day

A New Jersey lifeguard was impaled by a 6-foot beach umbrella on Wednesday morning at Asbury Park Beach.

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1 week ago Pretty, profane or pulled up? How socks became cool – and controversial

Twenty years ago, it looked as if it was all but over for the humble accessory. Then, during the pandemic, everything changedOn a bright summer’s day recently I found myself facing a quandary. Choosing a top and trousers to wear wasn’t a problem, but my whole outfit was in danger of being derailed by a mis-step: the wrong socks.Should it be a pair that matched the rest of my outfit, or with a pattern that stood out? Did a frill look fussy, or bring just the right amount of detail? Was the fact they didn’t have a four-letter word on them going to expose me as woefully out of touch? The only thing I was certain of is that they should be on show. Continue reading...

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