22 h. ago Fish and chip shops may soon have to stop selling fish to survive crippling costs

Chippy owners say the price of fish has doubled in a year, meaning they may no longer sell the tea-time favourite in the near future

Economics

57 h. ago ‘I find it sad and difficult to listen to the Smiths’: Ana Matronic’s honest playlist

The Scissor Sister has a complex relationship with the Smiths and gets parties started with Grace Jones, but who’s her (not so) guilty pleasure?The first song I fell in love with I was obsessed as a child with the Muppets and Sesame Street. My grandmother made me a puppet of the Count to help practise my counting. I loved The Pinball Number Count with the Pointer Sisters counting up 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 / 11/ 12 which is prophetic because I still consider the Pointer Sisters one of my all-time favourite bands.The first record I bought I was playing Delirious by Prince for my mother in 1982, and she said: “He sounds like Little Richard.” I said: “Who is Little Richard?” and she said: “Get in the car, young lady,” and we went and bought a Little Richard greatest hits set. It was the start of a long conversation about music with my mom. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago 'All time favourite' war film with 'greatest actor' now streaming for free on ITV

Henry V was written and directed by Kenneth Branagh in his feature directorial debut

Culture

3 d. ago Andy Carroll 'is returning to England with girlfriend Lou Teasdale' weeks after selling mansion he owned with ex

Andy Carroll was a fan favourite in his time at the club after dropping down the divisions and taking a huge pay cut, even revealing that he was losing money by playing for them.

Politics

3 d. ago We work in a bookshop — these are our 5 favourite books of all time

Looking for your next read? Five booksellers from across the UK have shared their favourite books of all time - and there's something for everyone.

Economics

5 d. ago PSG vs Botafogo Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

PSG showed no signs of fatigue as the Champions League winners thrashed Atletico Madrid last time out and now are firm favourites to beat Botafogo

Politics

6 d. ago 'Beautiful, just beautiful' Debenhams £37 perfume that smells 'divine'

The Nectar Love by DKNY 100ml perfume is currently on sale at Debenhams for £37, but shoppers can get it for even less with a discount code

Economics

7 d. ago Has CeraVe cracked the code for combination skin with its new air foam cleanser?

Spoiler: it’s replaced my long-time favourite

Politics

8 d. ago Katherine Ryan sports £27 high street mascara shoppers praise as 'the best ever'

Comedian Katherine Ryan is currently pregnant with her second child but she's still finding time to share her favourite beauty products - and it seems she's finally found 'the one' when it comes to mascara

Economics

8 d. ago ‘Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo!’ Julia Donaldson’s 15 best books – ranked!

Her rhyming tales have enchanted children and parents the world over – but which is the best? From a busker’s cat to a greedy rat, it’s time to rate the hits• Parents: what is your child’s favourite Julia Donaldson book?Although Julia Donaldson is best known for her work with Axel Scheffler, her books made with other illustrators yield their own delights. Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, 2012’s The Paper Dolls has an irresistible sense of childlike wonder, following a string of cut-out dolls as they explore a house while trying to avoid scissors. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago My unexpected Pride icon: Jurassic Park’s strutting, swaggering T rex is pure camp

From Jeff Goldblum’s unbuttoned shirt to the dilophosaurus wobbling her wattles, the film is an enduring queer staple‘That’s camp,” proclaimed my drag queen friend Vanity as we watched the T rex rip a tyre off a Jeep in the first Jurassic Park movie. It’s 2012, 2am and we’re in her bedroom playing our favourite Jurassic Park drinking game, where you swig every time you see a dinosaur.“Is it, though?” I said, doubtfully, dipping a Walkers Sensation in some coleslaw. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Netflix fans gripped by Downton Abbey star's horror movie hailed as 'an all

The horror film (pictured), released in 2018, sees Dan Stevens - best known as Matthew Crawley in the iconic ITV period drama - looking rather different.

Events

1 week ago Debenhams reduces £750 'very classy' and 'top quality' watch to £71 in 91% off sale

The Debenhams designer watch sale means shoppers can pick up a 'beautiful' watch with a big discount

Economics

1 week ago Top Tech: Disney+ £1.99 per month deal is back but with one major upgrade

Disney Plus has relaunched one of our favourite deals of 2024, but this time there's a major change that's good news for telly fans

Economics

1 week ago Debenhams slashes £5,495 watch by 97% as shoppers say 'bargain of the century'

The diamond-studded timepiece is luxurious - and a bargain

Economics

1 week ago I tried CeraVe’s new foam cleanser – and it’s not what I expected

Spoiler: it’s replaced my long-time favourite

Politics

1 week ago 'Stylish' Boss Chronograph Quartz Watch now 34% off makes perfect Father’s Day gift

The discounted timepiece may be the perfect pick for that loved one this weekend

Politics

1 week ago Debenhams cuts price of luxury watch by 91% just in time for Father's Day

Debenhams is currently offering 91% off the STÜHRLING Original Depthmaster 4048 Dive Watch, but hurry as the incredible deal won't be around for long

Politics

1 week ago Debenhams shoppers race to buy luxury £59 Hugo Boss aftershave for £26 as last minute Father's Day gift

The luxury fragrance could make a perfect Father's Day present

Economics

2 w. ago Stylish Armani Exchange watch now under £100 makes perfect Father’s Day gift

The Armani Exchange Men’s Stainless Steel Watch is now just £89.22 on Amazon, with a 33% discount

Economics