28 m. ago Geodesic genius: Nicholas Grimshaw brought futuristic grandeur to trains, planes, gardens – and even going shopping

As well as the Eden Project, Grimshaw’s ambitious and audacious work on railway stations, airports, sports complexes and supermarkets could elevate even the most mundane experience• Eden Project architect Nicholas Grimshaw dies aged 85 – news ‘I asked for the eighth wonder of the world and I got it,” declared Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project designed by Nicholas Grimshaw, who has died at 85. In a Cornish china clay quarry, a cluster of geodesic domes resembling monumental soap bubbles enclose conservatories housing luxuriant plant eco-systems. Completed in 2000, it was one of Grimshaw’s most ambitious and audacious projects, seemingly springing from the mind of a science fiction novelist rather than an architect.But however thrillingly futuristic Grimshaw’s buildings appeared, they were grounded by an avid interest in engineering and craft, and how historic precedents could be transformed and adapted for the modern era. Instead of using glass for the Eden Project’s domes, Gr...

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38 m. ago Jennifer Lopez hugs director Ridley Scott while in LA as she gets Oscar buzz for Kiss of the Spider Woman

Jennifer Lopez turned heads when she stopped by her ex-husband Ben Affleck's production company office in Los Angeles on Monday.

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1 hour ago 'I'm a dog trainer and there are three golden rules to stop your pet barking at nothing'

A canine trainer has shared some simple tips to help stop your pooch from barking at 'absolutely nothing' - and it all comes down to the golden rule of dog training

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2 h. ago Superdrug cuts 20% off 'daring' new designer perfume ahead of Christmas

"Smells absolutely lovely! Dare I say better than the original? Highly recommend!"

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2 h. ago Experts issue shocking warning about popular vitamin supplement: 'It could be making your levels LOWER'

People who take the plant-based form of a common supplement may actually be depleting their stores of the most efficient form of the vitamin, new research has found.

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3 h. ago Jennifer Lopez mistaken for Gwen Stefani as she debuts platinum hair transformation

JLo has shared some behind-the-scenes photos from the set of her upcoming musical drama film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which is due to be released in just a few weeks

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3 h. ago Wisteria will continue to flower next spring when 1 task is done now

Wisteria is a beautiful climbing plant, so gardening expert Ish has shared his top tips for caring for wisteria in autumn

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4 h. ago It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

Rivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market

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5 h. ago Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars

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5 h. ago New Look shoppers snap up 'absolutely gorgeous' winter coat as the Scottish weather turns

Fashion fans have been hailing the coat 'beautiful' and say it 'fits really well'

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5 h. ago Redback spider scare at Japan’s Osaka Expo sparks safety warning

Redback spiders may bite if handled roughly and can be venomous

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6 h. ago Spider season has arrived – here’s why there are more than usual in your home

Warm weather conditions due to climate change can contribute to more house spider sightings in the UK

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6 h. ago ‘There’s a basic decency among British people’: Hope Not Hate’s Nick Lowles on how to defeat the far right

Lowles has spent his entire adult life organising against fascism, facing countless threats as a result. He discusses the street confrontations of the 80s, foiling a murder plot, Nazi satanists – and the urgent need for optimism and actionIn 1979, a 10-year-old Nick Lowles saw a hard-right party political broadcast. Born in Hounslow in London, he had moved to Shrewsbury when he was seven: “A very white town. There was a British Movement march soon after we moved up there.” Theirs was a “small-P political household”. His dad was a social worker, his mum worked for various charities. “She was from Mauritius, and now on the telly, the National Front were saying they were going to send people who weren’t born in Britain home in six months. I was petrified that my mum was going to get sent home.” The ambient racism of 70s and 80s Britain permeated everything. “I just remember being scared,” Lowles says. “We used to go on holiday and I tan really easily. I was frightened of coming back to...

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6 h. ago Jennifer Lopez fans mistake her for fellow pop star Gwen Stefani as she shows off dramatic platinum blonde hair transformation

The On The Floor hitmaker, 56, showcased a dramatic hair transformation, as she went platinum blonde for her upcoming film, Kiss of the Spider Woman.

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7 h. ago 'Absolutely darling' Netflix film fans say is their 'best rom

This swoon-worthy new romantic-comedy is currently the most-watched film on the streaming platform

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7 h. ago Robert Plant and Saving Grace head out on the road to end 2025; full list of tour dates and ticketing

The tour comes as the Led Zeppelin icon releases his first album with Saving Grace this September.

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7 h. ago Plants will grow stronger in winter if you add 1 food scrap to soil in September

A gardening expert shared a simple hack to help your plants grow stronger in winter - and all you need is one food scrap

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11 h. ago Roman's £40 coatigan not only looks smart but 'keeps me warm at the same time'

"Absolutely beautiful coatigan. I wanted something smart but something that could keep me warm at the same time"

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11 h. ago Butterflies will swarm your garden if you plant one flower soon

A swarm of butterflies flitting around your garden will make any summer day feel special here's how to welcome plenty of the colourful customers to your garden next summer

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18 h. ago Congress asks whether Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to deadly outbreak will be fit to reopen

Lawmakers have summoned Boar's Head deli meat officials to face a federal food safety committee

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