30 h. ago Win a luxury ticket package for two to this year’s Wilderness Festival – courtesy of Audi

Winner will receive a pair of complimentary festival tickets and boutique accommodation in a luxury cabin

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33 h. ago Festival packing list 2025: What to bring to Reading, Leeds, Glastonbury and more

From tents and camping chairs to dry shampoo, SPF and wellies, tick off this list while you pack

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40 h. ago From the archive: Food fraud and counterfeit cotton: the detectives untangling the global supply chain – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2021: Amid the complex web of international trade, proving the authenticity of a product can be near-impossible. But one company is taking the search to the atomic levelBy Samanth Subramanian. Read by Raj Ghatak Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Squid Game season 3 trailer has fans all saying the same thing about the final cryptic sound

After a thrilling second season that started with a whopping 225 deaths in the premiere , Netflix is getting ready to bring Squid Game to an end.

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55 h. ago London Gatwick Airport strikes in May half term and June 2025: full list of dates and airlines affected

London Gatwick Airport strikes in May half term and June 2025: full list of dates and airlines affected  Time Out

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55 h. ago Shop closures in May 2025: The names disappearing from high streets across Great Britain

More big-name brands are shutting their doors for good this month

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3 d. ago Met Gala 2025: Everything you need to know – how to watch and guest list

The first Monday in May is upon us, and it can mean only one thing - the Met Gala. Here's your guide to watching the Met Gala, including the theme, hosts and where to watch

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3 d. ago Forbes rich list UK: The 10 richest people in the country in May 2025

They are worth more than $117billion between them 🤯

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4 d. ago Yet another WHSmith store closes as 20 branches to shut in 2025 – see full list

WHSmith has been a staple of the Great British High Street since its inception in 1792 but now the chain, in the face of real economic hardship, has been forced to make closures

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6 d. ago Who won’t be at the 2025 Met Gala? Every person banned from the event

Demi Lovato, Gwenyth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Rachel Zoe are among the list of celebrities who were thought to have been banned but have returned in recent years

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6 d. ago Full list of councils Reform control following local elections 2025

Reform has taken over a number of councils in the local elections - including Lancashire County Council

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6 d. ago Met Gala 2025: the weirdest rules explained, from being AWOK to the garlic ban

From the decree on smoking to the secret meaning of AWOK, here’s a look into the lesser-known rules from the biggest night in fashion, ahead of the Met Gala 2025

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7 d. ago Eurovision 2025 start date, full list of contestants, UK entry and favourite to win

Eurovision 2025 is soon set to begin, with 37 countries competing to be crowned the winner of the international music competition - here's all you need to know

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7 d. ago Hallmark star chokes back tears after wife killed and young child injured in horrifying attack

Eleven were people were killed and dozens were injured after an SUV rammed through a packed street festival  Lapu Lapu Day - to honor Filipino heritage - at around 8pm local time on Saturday.

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8 d. ago Spectacular cockpit footage shows RAF Red Arrows display being perfected as 2025 season dates listed in full

Amazing cockpit footage shows the Red Arrows practicing a fantastic new display ahead of the 2025 display season - here’s the full list of the upcoming UK display dates.

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8 d. ago From the archive: The last phone boxes: broken glass, cider cans and – amazingly – a dial tone – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: Five million payphone calls are still made each year in the UK. Who is making them – and why?By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Emma Powell Continue reading...

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1 week ago Full list of people entitled to free NHS prescriptions as 2025/26 charges confirmed

The latest announcement from the government could ease the cost of living struggle for millions of people

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1 week ago Incubus: alternative rock group confirm new album after UK performance

The group announced the album through several projection across London during their most recent concert.

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1 week ago Scotland's best secondary schools ranked in 2025 league table as full list revealed

One school's relentless run has sparked calls for a review of school governance in Scotland

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1 week ago London Marathon 2025: Tigst Assefa and Sabastian Sawe win elite races – live

Live updates, elite races starting from 8.50am BSTYour essential guide to the race | Send Daniel an emailIn the men’s wheelchair, a group led by Hug has broken away; with him are Romanchuk and others.Email! “Whoever says a marathon live-streaming is not exciting has never played a sport in her/his life,” reckons Krishnamoorthy V. “There are countless summer weekends when I stood in awe after a day on my bike to realise that my average speed (on a BIKE) was less than that if Eliud Kipchoge. I only ran half-marathons in my life and I celebrated my 2hr 35 min as my personal best. Kiplimo runs it in 57 minutes (that is my PB for a 10km). This is athletes at their most supreme. Bring it on.” Continue reading...

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