4 h. ago Class act: can Harrow sell an elitist British boarding school fantasy to New Yorkers?

The private school will open its first US campus in Long Island. Will it assimilate Americans into the upper crust – or is it more about branding?This fall, the British boarding school Harrow will open its first offshoot in the US: a lush 170-acre waterfront campus in Long Island. For $75,000 a year, parents can wave away their children to the prestigiously named school, renowned for its centuries-old traditions (such as calling teachers “beaks” and bad behaviour “skew”). Classes will take place in the Bourne mansion, the opulent former home of a wealthy American businessman, around which modern facilities will be built.A shiny teaser video paints an idyllic picture of an anglophile life at Harrow New York. “The school is like an oasis,” says Nick Page, former deputy head of Harrow UK, as drone footage pans out over pristine lawns and lakes, where ducklings and deer roam wild. “Yet so close to this huge metropolis of New York.” (The new school is almost equidistant from New York Cit...

Culture

5 h. ago Arne Slot thinks Man Utd are making a 'classy' signing as Ruben Amorim speaks out

As Ruben Amorim's first summer transfer window moves closer, Liverpool boss Arne Slot offered his honest opinion on one of Manchester United's top targets

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5 h. ago Sunday best: Thomasina Miers’ recipes for braised chicken with chickpeas and rosewater dried apricots

An aromatic Persian stew, followed by stewed dried apricots with pistachio cookiesSpring is here in all its glory, as the birds testify with their ebullient chitter-chat. But the weather is wilful and the air can turn chilly in a flash, and it’s this in-between time when soothing braises made with lighter ingredients are just what’s needed. I recently found a recipe for an Iranian chicken stew recipe that paired carrots and yoghurt, and its sunniness really appealed to me; I added cardamom for its evocative scent and chickpeas for body, and it was demolished by the troops. Pudding had to be simple, and both the biscuits and poached apricots can be made a few days ahead, so it is also blissfully easy. A lovely spring lunch for a lazy, sun-soaked day. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Exact temperature to wash bedding and banish bed bugs as cases soar in May

Households are expected to clean their mattresses every six months to prevent bacteria, bugs and germs.

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8 h. ago How to support your child through a divorce or separation as NSPCC shares advice

It's not easy letting your child know that you're going to separate, but there are ways to help them through this tricky period of change.

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8 h. ago Is this river alive? Robert Macfarlane on the lives, deaths and rights of our rivers

As pollution levels hit record highs and fresh water becomes ‘the new oil’, is it time to radically reimagine our relationship to the natural world?If you find it difficult to think of a river as alive, try picturing a dying or dead river. This is easier. We know what this looks like. We know how it feels. A dying river is one who does not reach the sea. A dying river’s fish float belly-up in stagnant pools. Swans on the upper Thames near Windsor now wear brown tidemarks on their snowy chest feathers, showing where they have sailed through sewage. I recently saw a Southern Water riverbank sign badged with a bright blue logo that read “Water for Life”. The sign instructed passersby to “avoid contact with the water. If you’ve had contact with the water, please wash your hands before eating.” In parts of this septic isle, fresh water has become first undrinkable, then unswimmable, then untouchable.How did it come to this – and where do we go from here? The crisis is one of imagination ...

Events

8 h. ago Stag tries Benidorm's biggest breakfast but it's his own sausage everyone's looking at

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off the back of your very own Daily Star taking on Benidorm's biggest breakfast with a beer to wash it all down, is Luke from Wrexham... in rather fetching attire

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10 h. ago Boxing tonight: Fight cards, UK start times, TV channels and streams

Chris Eubank Jr faces Conor Benn in a fight three years in the making on Saturday night, with hopes of finally putting a long-time rivalry to bed in the squared-circle - here's all you need to know

Sport

10 h. ago Dunelm shoppers rave about 'beautiful' £35 linen bedding set that's 'just right for summer'

Dunelm shoppers are going wild for this reversible, linen bedding that that's set to be 'ideal for spring and summer' as it comes with an affordable price tag

Economics

10 h. ago ‘So fresh and stylish’ £35 Dunelm linen bedding hailed as ‘perfect for spring and summer’

Linen bedding is a great way to keep cool through the night as we head into the hotter seasons, and this £35 set from Dunelm has been hailed 'perfect for spring and summer' by happy customers

Economics

11 h. ago Households suffering with 2 symptoms urged to wash bedding immediately

People suffering from constant sneezing and itchiness around their eyes should wash their bedding now in a bid to ease their symptoms and get a better night's sleep

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11 h. ago 'I'm 34 and I've been left to rot in bed by the government – there are thousands like me'

'I can't turn to science for help, I can't turn to my doctor, I pay hundreds of pounds for supplements and private appointments for therapy to get help'

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11 h. ago M&S striped bedding with hundreds of five star reviews is 'perfect for summer'

These sheets give off beach house vibes — minus the beach house

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11 h. ago Dunelm's cooling mattress topper aids a 'good night's sleep', shoppers say

The memory foam topper is made with cooling technology to regulate your body temperature whilst you're sleeping

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13 h. ago 'I’m a GP and these six habits can reduce your risk of dementia'

A doctor has urged people to stick to six life-changing habits to help keep dementia at bay, advising that these easy-to-follow suggestions can help 'reduce risk and boost cognitive function'

Events

14 h. ago Charming UK seaside town so small tourists barely even know about it

With exciting attractions like an Iron Age fort and Britain's smallest church, it's a wonder that this breathtaking UK town has managed to fly under the tourist radar for so long

Politics

15 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep carrot peels and bury in soil immediately

Rather than chucking out your vegetable waste from this weekend's roast, you can improve the health of your garden by scattering carrot peels on your beds

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15 h. ago Luton Town fire: Championship side confirm Coventry game still on despite Kenilworth Road blaze

Luton Town Football Club expressed its gratitude to Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which sent four crews to the blaze at the stadium, Kenilworth Road, on Friday night

Sport

21 h. ago 'Beautiful' Dunelm duvet drops to £5 in clearance sale as shoppers left 'amazed by the quality'

'So soft and feels really good. Fantastic pattern, looks so good that my daughter went out and bought the same one.'

Economics

22 h. ago Make delicious carrots with golden caramelised edges by following this easy cooking hack

All you need is some oil, extra seasoning and 20 minutes to elevate the taste of a nutritious carrot.

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