3 h. ago My perfect holiday reading, by Bernardine Evaristo, David Nicholls, Zadie Smith and more

Authors including Michael Rosen, Samantha Harvey and Rutger Bregman reveal their books of the summerSummer reading: the 50 hottest books to read nowThe 10 best audiobooks for summerZadie SmithFor me summer reading is about immersion. Three novels fully absorbed me recently. Flesh by David Szalay is a very smart and stylish novel about the 1%, filtered through the life of a Hungarian bodyguard/driver in their midst. Cécé by Emmelie Prophète (out 23 September) vividly depicts the slums of contemporary Haiti via a very online young sex worker who lives her best life on Facebook. Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie features a series of unforgettable women trying to work out what love means. The summer read I’m looking forward to myself is Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, a true original.David NichollsI would recommend two books, 800 pages and a shade under 150, depending on what you can carry. Helen Garner’s collected diaries, How to End a Story, are frank, gripping and rev...

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4 h. ago Kady McDermott says this SPF50 matte sun stick will 'stop any shine'

Former Love Island star Kady McDermott has shared her summer skin saviour and it's an SPF product that promises to help even the oiliest of complexions stay shine-free

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5 h. ago Classic ice creams and lollies from summers past we'd love to taste again

Quench your thirst and cool off with these icy retro favourites from years past

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26 h. ago White Stuff's £22 dress in the sale is 'perfect' for those with even bloated tummies

"Nice dress for summer. The fabric is light and drapes well. I love the high waistline, which on me is very flattering"

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53 h. ago ‘He just told me lies to have sex with a teenage girl’: Natalie Fleet MP on grooming, statutory rape and fighting back

At 15, she began seeing an older man and conceived her beloved daughter. It was years before she properly understood it as abuse. Now she is working tirelessly in parliament for other survivorsNatalie Fleet is nervous about this interview. Her assistant has warned me and Fleet tells me several times, before and during. “I just feel sick,” she says. “I don’t know if it’s because it’s about me or because of the subject. It just doesn’t seem to get any easier.”The subject is rape – specifically Fleet’s experience of being groomed by an older man when she was 15, becoming pregnant and having the baby. That daughter, “the love of her life”, is now 24. Since entering parliament last summer as the Labour MP for Bolsover, Fleet has spoken a good deal about rape, her life story and the lack of support for mothers whose children were conceived this way – and each time it upsets her. “My husband said: ‘I don’t want you to be the “rapey MP”,’ and I don’t want that either,” says Fleet. “But it’s...

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59 h. ago Gardeners urged to repeat simple task every week to keep roses blooming

Gardeners are all encouraged to give their roses a little love this summer during the heatwave - and these little tricks will help keep them blooming all summer long

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3 d. ago ‘Perfect fit’ pyjama set that’s ideal for summer is £12.50 at M&S

Shoppers have also fallen in love with the summery look which you can buy in a variety of styles

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4 d. ago Ryan Reynolds will love Wayne Rooney's messages to Wrexham summer signing

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney managed new Wrexham signing Ryan Hardie at Plymouth Argyle, and the Scottish forward has explained how he improved under the Red Devils legend

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6 d. ago Summer in Europe’s lakes and mountains: 15 of the best holidays

With cooler air, fewer crowds and lower prices, the mountains make a great alternative to the coastAll Italians race to la spiaggia in summer, leaving the hinterland marvellously empty. Tuscany gets a lot of love, but travel one region over to Umbria and Monti Sibillini national park bewitches with views of the Apennines and eyrie-like, honey-coloured hill towns such as Castelluccio, soaring above a plateau of brightly coloured poppies, cornflowers and daisies. It’s a gorgeous spot for hiking, biking and tracking down a trattoria to dig into specialities such as wild boar with locally grown lentils. You’ll find some of Italy’s finest salami in butcher shops in Norcia, as well as black truffles on the menus of restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Vespasia, which is in a 16th-century palazzo. Alternatively, you could join a tartufaio and their dog to head into the woods on a truffle-hunting tour.How to do it Organic farm Agriturismo Casale nel Parco dei Monti Sibillini (doubles fr...

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to complete 3 simple tasks in June for a stunning outdoor space all summer long

June is the perfect time to give your garden a bit of love and attention to ensure it's looking its best all summer long

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9 d. ago Love Island winner 'not in villa yet' as ITV star drops series bombshell

Love Island's latest summer series has had viewers hooked from the first episode

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1 week ago Former Love Island contestant is East Kilbride's first summer signing as boss hails 'athletic and powerful' striker

Kilby have snapped up Ouzy See as they make moves to bolster their squad for a League Two title tilt

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1 week ago Primark shoppers love 'cutest' £6 beaded bag that's 'giving summer'

The retailer has impressed customers with its colourful selection of beaded summer accessories

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1 week ago Who is Maya Jama? Love Island presenter prepares for another summer of love

Jama is Love Island’s third host since the show began in 2015

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1 week ago Love Island 2025 first look with huge new twist and format change

Love Island launches tonight as 12 brand new islanders hope to find love in the Mallorcan villa this summer

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1 week ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for harissa and gnocchi

A spicy, warming take on the classic British supper, and ideal for nippier summer nightsI love fish pie, and gnocchi, and harissa, so what could be better than a combination of all three? Particularly if it saves you 15 minutes’ boiling and then mashing some potatoes. Bookmark this for chillier summer evenings – I’m determined to eat as many meals as possible outside right now, and this will keep you warm when the temperature dips to an unseasonal sub-15C. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Next shoppers love 'easy to wear' £20 summer linen top that 'doesn't crease'

Customers have said that they are getting 'lots of compliments' after wearing this top that is 'suitable for all occasions'

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1 week ago What time is Love Island on TV tonight? ITV channel and series 12 start time explained

Love Island series 12 is about to bring the heat this summer 💕

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1 week ago Love Island 2025: What time does ITV show start tonight and who won the 2024 series?

Love Island 2025 is set to return this summer and will be the 12th series of the hit ITV2 dating show so here's everything you need to know about the upcoming season

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1 week ago ITV Love Island 2025 villa sneak peek ahead of new series airing Monday

Love Island fans are delighted with the new decor in the Mallorca villa giving major season one throwback vibes as a fresh batch of Islanders hope to find love this summer.

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