77 m. ago Five affordable, easy and speedy ways to give your home an update

Nicole Gray's five simple interiors ideas will make your home feel brand new - without any stamp duty to pay

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2 h. ago Hidden London: the Jermyn Street Theatre, where tickets are the cheapest in the West End

Here is somewhere offering mischief and magic, says Martin Robinson — and shows that everyone can afford

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3 h. ago Tim Dowling: our garden is identical to next door’s – only with added weeds

The privet hedge has been uprooted and the two front gardens have become one – revealing a stark contrastA tall hedge – a privet – marked the boundary between our front garden and our neighbour Marianne’s. The hedge afforded both a measure of privacy and an illustrative contrast in maintenance regimes: Marianne’s side is always neat and straight; ours shaggy and bulging into the walkway.A couple of years ago the hedge started to die. At first it was easy to ignore, to hope that the remaining greenery would spread into the bare spots. But it got worse, not better. The time came for a difficult conversation with Marianne. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Rutherglen MSP welcomes stats on affordable and social homes

Clare Haughey hailed the figures for South Lanarkshire.

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15 h. ago Reform UK suspend local election candidate after they were revealed to have praised sex predator Jimmy Savile as a 'working class hero'

Stephen Hartley, who was listed as a Reform candidate for Oxfordshire County Council, described the notorious paedophile as a 'innocent man' and a 'scapegoat'.

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16 h. ago Almost 100 new homes are being built in one of the best places to live in Wales

The final sign-off for an estate of 91 houses in Narberth, more than 40% of them affordable, has been given the go-ahead by county planners

Society

18 h. ago Shoppers rave 'tummy control' pants loved by Dani Dyer 'tuck everything in better than most'

Dani Dyer has shared her must-have tummy control pants with fans, as plenty of shoppers are also raving about the affordable shaping underwear that 'tuck everything in better than most' others

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18 h. ago Scotland's cheapest and most expensive places for three course meal named

A Fife town has been crowned the most affordable destination in Scotland for eating out.

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21 h. ago Last Swim exposes London's angry Gen Z: 'Doors are being closed in my face', says director

New film captures a raging generation ‘abandoned’ by the city - from skipping meals to afford tube fare to the death of the cheap night out.

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22 h. ago Boden's suede clogs have been slashed by £75 and look just like Gucci's sold

For those who want to introduce the boho trend into their spring wardrobe, these Boden clogs are the perfect solution, and they look just like Gucci for a fraction of the price

Economics

25 h. ago H&M’s new Move collection blends luxury athleisure with affordable prices

I tested out H&M’s new Move activewear and found gym-friendly fashion that’s actually flattering, functional and seriously soft

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35 h. ago Michigan child protection workers sued for failing to save three

Suit alleges state officials didn’t act despite being aware of ‘years of horrific abuse and neglect’

Events

37 h. ago Copy Princess Anne's Grand National look for less with 'stylish and expensive

Princess Anne arrived at Aintree for the opening day of the Grand National wearing a pair of suede knee-high boots that are a wardrobe staple for both her and her daughter, Zara Tindall - and we've found a way to steal the look without breaking the bank

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37 h. ago Princess Anne copies daughter Zara's signature look in suede knee

Princess Anne made her appearances at the Aintree racecourse this year, donning a pair of suede knee-high boots reminiscent of Zara's signature style - and we've found a pair to copy the look for less

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39 h. ago Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit

US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last yearDonald Trump has been ordered by a judge in England to pay more than £620,000 in legal costs after unsuccessfully suing a company over denied allegations he took part in “perverted” sex acts.The US president brought a data protection claim against Orbis Business Intelligence, a consultancy founded by a former MI6 officer, Christopher Steele, in 2022. Continue reading...

Economics

40 h. ago Trump ordered to pay more than £625,000 costs over sex dossier legal claim

The US president unsuccessfully sued Orbis Business Intelligence over allegations included in the so-called Steele dossier.

Economics

41 h. ago ‘I can’t believe the change in my hair since I’ve been using this affordable 5

Shopping Writer Meghan has been on a haircare journey with one affordable brand that she's been loving, especially this 5-in-spray that 'leaves my hair looking fresh out of the salon'

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42 h. ago Alexa Chung's brown suede bag is the ultimate spring accessory and we found a lookalike for 6% of the cost

Alexa Chung is the ultimate style icon and her £2.4k brown suede Valentino handbag is perfect for nailing this spring's trend, but we found a lookalike at Mint Velvet for considerably less

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42 h. ago This studded suede bag is the best lookalike to Alexa Chung’s £2.4k Valentino bag

Mint Velvet has launched a studded suede bag to rival Alexa Chung’s £2.4k Nellcôte Valentino bag, and it’s perfect for spring and costs a fraction of the price

Economics

44 h. ago This Black church sued the Proud Boys and won its trademark, carrying on a civil rights legacy

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D

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