60 m. ago Stop planting one 'sneaky' herb in flowerbeds – it can take over whole garden

A gardening expert has warned about a popular plant that can be grown for use in food and vegetables, describing it as 'invasive'. She shared her top tips to keep it under control.

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78 m. ago Justice for Phish! How the jam band shaped US culture – without awards or big hits

They were snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But their dedicated followers – from Bernie Sanders to Maroon 5 – know they exemplify a uniquely American traditionBernie Sanders has called them “one of the great American rock bands”. They’ve been together since 1983, selling out stadiums and hosting festivals where they’re the only band on the bill, drawing tens of thousands. Last week, they won the fan vote for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with 330,000 votes, beating the runner-up, the rock supergroup Bad Company, by 50,000.Yet outside the US, Phish may be best known as the inspiration for Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food flavor. They’ve never had a significant mainstream hit. And when the Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Sunday, Phish wasn’t among them. Bad Company was. Many fans seemed unbothered: “Phish is too out there, too innovative, not mainstream,” wrote one on a fan message board. “Hall of Fame just isn’t a Phish thing.” Added another: “Let the d...

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86 m. ago Best celebrity alcohol brands to try in 2025: Kylie, Kendall Jenner, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and more

Fancy drinks are the new fragrances when it comes to celeb side-hustles - but how do they measure up? Abha Shah pulls up a seat

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1 hour ago We tried the £3 M&S buy shoppers are snapping up in the hot weather

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1 hour ago Freakier Friday cast and crew criticise ‘hurtful’ Asian stereotypes in 2003 film

Director Nisha Ganatra said she felt they ‘owed audiences to make it right’ in the new filmThe director and leading cast member of Freakier Friday, the soon-to-be-released sequel to Disney’s 2003 body-swap comedy Freaky Friday, have criticised the “hurtful” Asian stereotypes of the older film and said they “owed audiences to make it right”.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, director Nisha Ganatra, a Canadian whose parents were first generation immigrants from India, said of the 2003 film: “I remember watching it and feeling torn, mostly about the Asian representation It was something I brought up right away when I had my first meetings with the producers. I had a moment of the presentation that was like, ‘problematic Asian representation!’” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Best tequilas for margaritas: Which one to choose for the perfect mix

Hit us with your best shot: how to make the perfect margarita, plus tips on choosing between blanco, reposado, and añejo varieties.

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1 hour ago 'I visited Fox's biscuit factory near Manchester and prices left me floored'

A mum ventured from Manchester to Batley to visit the Fox's Biscuits factory store and wasn't disappointed. She discovered a wide range of treats and was amazed at the prices.

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2 h. ago Lloyds Banking Group shares fall as results disappoint: NatWest sees taxpayer stake cut

“Lloyds is the most exposed of the UK banks to Britain’s economy, which could present challenges if growth doesn’t pick up”

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2 h. ago 'Show stopper' £60 crystal Debenhams watch gets shoppers 'many compliments' after 84% cut

'Elegant, pretty, classy and high quality! Everything you need in a timepiece.'

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2 h. ago Best sipping tequila to try in 2025: Anejo, blanco and reposado taste tested

Full of caramel and spice, you’ll want to appreciate every note in these beautifully aged tequilas

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2 h. ago Best luxury tequila for smooth sipping or mixing in your favourite cocktails

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2 h. ago Glasgow woman loses 13 stone without giving up her favourite food

Karen Heffernan, who lives just outside of Glasgow, decided to overhaul her diet after suffering 'a bit of a health scare and a bit of a difficult conversation with a surgeon' - and lost half her bodyweight

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2 h. ago Trump tariffs cause fastest slump in British factory export orders in five years – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK manufacturers report falling export orders and China signals openness to US trade talks Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, a lobby group for British manufacturing, said:UK manufacturers are caught in the eye of a perfect storm, with rising costs and international trade uncertainty undermining growth prospects. While actual changes in trade have been limited, the unpredictability, particularly around US tariff policy, is doing significant damage and paralysing decision makers. Many firms are delaying major investment decisions until greater clarity emerges, while being forced in the meantime to cut costs through redundancies while pushing through price increases.This has left manufacturing experiencing its most severe slowdown in years, with the UK at a competitive disadvantage compared to our European peers who are weathering current challenges relatively better. As a result, it is now vital that gover...

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3 h. ago 'Impressive' Amazon wireless earbuds 'perfect for runs' cut from £130 to £23

'I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a pair of wireless earbuds with great sound quality, noise cancellation, and long battery life.'

Economics

3 h. ago EVs could power homes if UK suffers major power cut – think tank

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said 60% of an EV’s battery is capable of providing nearly six days of electricity for a typical UK home.

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3 h. ago Martin Lewis urges UK households to stock up on emergency supplies – here’s what to buy now

Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis warned it’s not just blackouts we should be ready for – from tinned food to power banks, here’s what he says to keep at home.

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4 h. ago Luke Littler got called ‘c**p’ by Michael van Gerwen after Wayne Mardle noticed issue

The Premier League returns to Birmingham this week, the scene of Luke Littler's run-in with then-reigning champion Michael van Gerwen, who last year labelled the youngster "c**p"

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4 h. ago Dietician's best food swaps help you cut back on sugar 'without noticing'

Making small and 'unnoticeable' changes could prove to be a real difference in boosting health

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4 h. ago Domino's gave the equivalent of over 2700 meals to charity from its Cambuslang supply centre

The firm donated nearly 1.3 tonnes of food to FareShare last year.

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4 h. ago The EU has banned BPAs in all food contact materials. Here’s why

The uncontrolled and excessive use of BPA in packaging has taken it from a champion of progress to a case study in environmental harm

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