31 h. ago 'Dark humoured' Brits love 'tasteless' songs for their own funerals – see top picks

Researchers found that some Brits choose ‘dark humour’ as a final send off, or simply tried to ‘lighten the mood’ for mourners, with many picking songs about kicking the bucket

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57 h. ago Brits are falling out of love with purebreed dogs: Vets warn buyers are ditching Greyhounds and Yorkshire Terriers in favour of trendy designer crossbreeds like Cockapoos and Labradoodles

New figures reveal that Britons are falling out of love with purebreed dogs in favour of trendy crossbreeds.

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4 d. ago The Picklesman cometh: How Nick Vadasz helped Britain fall in love with ferments

From a shipping container to supermarket shelves, Nick Vadasz – aka The Picklesman – has taken kimchi, sauerkraut and more from the margins to the mainstream. Now, with his debut cookbook, he wants you to make your own, says Ella Walker

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4 d. ago Japanese ambassador to the UK goes viral over his love for Britain

'London, here I come!' Hiroshi Suzuki posted a few months ago, unaware just how much his earnest joy at embracing British culture will cement his social media status as universally adored.

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5 d. ago Don't waste your money on Spain... we love Brits: The Mediterranean island fighting back against the holiday hotspots that hate the UK

As a chilling new wave of protests are already erupting across Europe's tourism hotspots, there is one Mediterranean island welcoming Brits with open arms.

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7 d. ago Urgent warning to pet owners skipping one major thing could be devastating

More than 80% of Brits believe their pet is the greatest love of their life - but many of us are still neglecting to protect our beloved dogs, cats and other furry friends

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9 d. ago Mere 'thought' of sipping coffee delivers huge pleasure hit says 'Brain Doctor'

Brit's have love affair with coffee and doesn't end in the morning with nearly half of us saying consuming multiple cups throughout the day to help them stay 'focused'

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9 d. ago British longest serving female prisoner who stabbed love rival 17 times makes freedom bid

Maria Pearson, 68, was jailed for life in 1987 after ambushing Janet Newton, who had become engaged to the killer's former 'husband'

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1 week ago The rise of the 'Britishism': Americans are adopting words like 'bonkers', 'tune' and 'cheers'

She's one of the biggest popstars in the world. So it's no surprise that Sabrina Carpenter's love for British slang has sparked a surge in 'Britishisms' across the US.

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1 week ago Brits love true crime shows as many 'fascinated' by unsolved crimes from the past

Brits are obsessed with true crime and this quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most infamous unsolved crimes of all time

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2 w. ago Britain's ‘culinary revolution’ as millions get hooked on spicy foods

Millions of Brits are now becoming increasingly brave with spicy food as a new 'culinary revolution' takes over the nation powered by burning curries, hot wings and more

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2 w. ago How I learned to stop worrying and love Great Britain — thanks to Japan's Ambassador Suzuki

How I learned to stop worrying and love Great Britain — thanks to Japan's Ambassador Suzuki  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Enduring real life romance behind Richard Chamberlain love triangle that had millions gripped

In Thorn Birds Richard Chamberlain starred as conflicted priest Ralph who fell for Meggie played by British actress Rachel Ward but had a love rival for Meggie's affections Luke played by Bryan Brown

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3 w. ago Experts explain why Brits love freebies as star Matt Willis hands out complimentary drinks

Matt Willis handed out complimentary hot drinks to customers in an M&S cafe - and their pleased reactions were caught on camera to show the true power of a freebie

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3 w. ago Maura Higgins looks very different as she returns to the UK to 'face the music'

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins is back on British soil after fleeing to America in the wake of being pictured kissing married McFly singer Danny Jones

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3 w. ago London’s Design Museum takes a deep dive into our love affair with swimming

From art deco lidos to 1980s Speedos, the curator of a new exhibition on swimming and style talks about the inspiration behind it‘The first thing to say is that I’m a terrible swimmer,” says Amber Butchart, curator of a new exhibition on swimming that opens at the Design Museum in London this week. Growing up, school swimming lessons were “horrible, traumatic” – the cold water, the humiliation, the scrutiny from teenage boys. But something shifted when she moved to Margate 10 years ago and discovered the joy of swimming in the resort’s huge tidal pool, which was built in the 1930s. “This sounds quite pretentious, but it’s this idea of becoming one with the horizon,” says Butchart. “It’s almost like an existential feeling of the vastness of the world and being physically a part of that when you’re immersed in water. It’s transformational.”Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style explores our enduring love affair with swimming, from Britain’s lido boom of the 1920s and 30s to the Merma...

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3 w. ago Sunny Spanish town has the 'best climate in Europe' and Brits love it

If you're looking for a sunny escape, there's one little Spanish town that boasts "the best climate in Europe" - and it's easy to see why Brits are flocking there

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3 w. ago Donald Trump 'ready to join British Commonwealth' as he declares love for King Charles

Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that he 'loves King Charles', adding that the idea of the US becoming an 'associate member' of the British Commonwealth 'sounds good'

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3 w. ago ‘We need to set the terms or we’re all screwed’: how newsrooms are tackling AI’s uncertainties and opportunities

Amid angst over the technology, a consensus is emerging about its capabilities – but there is an elephant in the roomIn early March, a job advert was doing the rounds among sports journalists. It was for an “AI-assisted sports reporter” at USA Today’s publisher, Gannett. It was billed as a role at the “forefront of a new era in journalism”, but came with a caveat: “This is not a beat-reporting position and does not require travel or face-to-face interviews.” The dark humour was summed up by football commentator, Gary Taphouse: “It was fun while it lasted.”As the relentless march of artificial intelligence continues, newsrooms are wrestling with the threats and opportunities the technology creates. Just in the past few weeks, one media outlet’s AI project was accused of softening the image of the Ku Klux Klan. AI is also playing a part in some British journalists recording more than 100 bylines in a day. Amid the angst over the technology, however, a broad consensus is beginning to e...

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3 w. ago British woman moves to Spain and swerves Barcelona and Malaga for 'hidden gem' instead

A Brit explains why she is in love with a Spanish city that doesn't get as much love as Barcelona, Seville or Malaga. However, it's a 'hidden gem' that's absolutely stunning

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