19 h. ago Brits turn their back on traditional chippie chips in favour of French classic

A shocking new survey has revealed the majority of Brits now prefer the French fry in favour of the British classic - and the bad news doesn't stop there, with many preferring steak frites over a chippy tea.

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40 h. ago Five Scottish seaside chippies shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2026

40 takeaways in the UK are set to go head-to-head as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces 2026 shortlist - and five are in Scotland.

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43 h. ago Craftland by James Fox: The craftspeople weaving our ancient traditions back to life

Meet the weavers, watchmakers and wheelwrights keeping Britain's noble craft traditions alive

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5 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds town 'hit by mass exodus' as locals blame 'Clarkson's Farm'

Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire has seen a doubling of the number of homes being put on the market in just two years, with locals blaming the so-called 'Jeremy Clarkson effect'

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7 d. ago Best takeaways in Scotland crowned as eateries across the country honoured

Chippies, kebab shops, street food vans, and many more were honoured at the awards bash this week.

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1 week ago 'Hunnymoon' travel boom as Brits ditch families and partners for holidays with friends

A new study has found that more and more Brits are ditching the traditional family holiday or romantic getaway to go on breaks with friends - and that 'hunnymoon' holidays are on the rise

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2 w. ago From a ‘Yeastie Boy’ to the ultimate fairytale contestant: meet the stars of the 2025 Great British Bake Off

The ultimate TV challenge is back. But who will triumph, and whose showstopper will be the much-heralded disaster?The Great British Bake Off is upon us once more, shipping a new fleet of enthusiastic bakers into the big tent for another round of slightly too ambitious bakes. In time, these bakers will become like a second family to their audience. But for now, it’s fair to say, we have no clue who any of them are.So, in time-honoured tradition, here’s my predicted ranking of the 2025 Great British Bake Off intake. The usual qualifications apply: I am basing this solely on the imageless press release that Channel 4 sent out, plus in all the years I have been doing this I have never once been right about anything. You’re welcome! Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Music festival just for builders with qualified plasterer Dizzee Rascal headlining

Brickies, chippies, plumbers, sparks, skimmerswill party hard at FixFest, which has been launched by Fix Radio - rapper and qualified plasterer Dizzee will headline the bash

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3 w. ago JD Vance sparks outrage as security detail takes over disabled parking bays at farm shop in Cotswolds

The US Vice President’s huge entourage reportedly occupied all the bays reserved for people with mobility issues when he visited Daylesford Organic, near Chipping Norton

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3 w. ago New York City mayoral race: Mamdani leads Cuomo by 19 points, poll shows

Poll says 44% of voters for Mamdani and 25% for Cuomo as Elise Stefanik chips away at Hochul’s lead in governor raceThe closely watched New York mayoral and governor’s races appear to be forming into shapes that will bring little comfort to centrist Democrats, with both elections happening in November.A new Siena Institute poll released on Tuesday shows New York City’s Democratic socialist mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, leading former New York governor Andrew Cuomo by 19 percentage points – while the Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik is chipping away at incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul’s lead in a hypothetical contest for the New York governor’s mansion in 2026. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago JD Vance visits posh Cotswolds farm shop Daylesford Organic as his huge security convoy annoys locals after sending countryside into lockdown

Photos shared on social media now show JD Vance's security convoy making a stop at the Daylesford Organic farm shop, near Chipping Norton.

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3 w. ago Brits call in sick to have sex as the 'sauciest hour of the day' is revealed

While one hour might traditionally be Britain's sauciest hour, new data shows that a whopping 12.5 million adults admit to getting down and dirty during the standard 9-to-5 working day.

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3 w. ago Best afternoon tea hampers: Classic indulgence with modern twists

From heritage tins and traditional scones to colourful macarons and champagne pairings, these stylish hampers bring a slice of British tradition to your doorstep

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3 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson gives insight into farm life and warns of ‘catastrophic’ harvest

It comes after the former Top Gear star said bovine tuberculosis had been found at Diddly Squat Farm.

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4 w. ago Brit orders roast dinner in Thailand and can't believe the price of it

In a popular TikTok video, one British expat living in Thailand shares her review of the traditional Sunday roast and British fare at a local restaurant in Chiang Mai

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